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Assessment Guide
White Lake School District
School Year 2026-2027
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This document can be found on the XXX District webstie at (insert direct link to testing information on website).
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Name of AssessmentGradesPurpose of the test
(what is it designed for and how are the results used)		Approximate time Spent taking the test when AdministeredDates Administered
(state window and district dates)		Disseminating of Results
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NWEA Benchmark assessmentsk-12thTo establish benchmark data points in the fall, winter and spring90 minsEarly September, late December and early MayInternally gathered for intervention assessments. Results proided by request as well as at parent teacher conferences
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Smarter Balanced (ELA and Math)3rd - 8thTo measure students knowledge and skills in English language arts and mathematicsTotal= 6 to 7 hoursMarch 24 - May 2When the testing window is closed we wait for all results to be in, then print, and mail out to parents with instructions on how to read the scores.
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SD Science5th, 8thTo measure students' mastery of the SD State Academic Standards in Science.2-3 hoursMarch 24 - May 2When the testing window is closed we wait for all results to be in, then print, and mail out to parents with instructions on how to read the scores.
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SD ELA and Math Alternate3rd - 8thIt is designed to assess skills in English Language Arts and Mathematics for students with significant cognitive disabilities.Varys per individual students needs.March 10 - April 25When the testing window is closed we wait for all results to be in, then print, and mail out to parents with instructions on how to read the scores.
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SD ACT11thTo measure students knowledge and skills in English language arts and mathematicsTotal= 6 to 7 hoursMarch 1-31When the testing window is closed we wait for all results to be in, then print, and mail out to parents with instructions on how to read the scores.
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