Testing & Assessments
Next up on the Assessment Calendar
Use the calendar below to stay on top of upcoming testing dates and deadlines. You can follow the ‘View Full Calendar’ link to subscribe and add this calendar to your personal device. Planning ahead helps reduce stress and ensures you’re ready to do your best on test day. Be sure to check which exams apply to you and arrive prepared.
If you have questions about a specific test, need accommodations, or want to confirm your schedule, please reach out to the listed Testing Coordinator!
The Different Assessments Held at Kamiak
Click on the assessments you wish to know about for a pop-up with more details (including links and who to contact)!
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OPTIONAL EXAMS – CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDITS*
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams:
Offered in various subjects for students enrolled in AP courses.
*Scoring well can earn students college credit at many universities.
Guardians - check Parent Square for messaging on how to order
Students -- check Schoology for messaging on how to orderNon-Kamiak Students-- please reach out to Lexy Roundtree for more information
Contact: Lexy Roundtree at RoundtreeAL@mukilteo.wednet.edu or
Sasha Fraleigh at FraleighAV@mukilteo.wednet.edu
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STATE REQUIRED TESTING FOR ML STUDENTS
WIDA (WIDA ACCESS for Multilingual Learners)
Administered to students learning English or who are new to the United States
Evaluates listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English.
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
A specialized version of WIDA for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Contact: Lexy Roundtree at RoundtreeAL@mukilteo.wednet.edu or
Sasha Fraleigh at FraleighAV@mukilteo.wednet.edu
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Optional assessment – can earn up to 4 high school credits
World Language Proficiency Exam (WLPE)
Measures fluency in languages other than English, must be proficient in all 4: reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Students who pass may earn up to 4 high school credits for their language skills.
Find your Counselor to ask about registration
More information can be found on OSPI’s website here.
Contact: Lexy Roundtree at RoundtreeAL@mukilteo.wednet.edu or
Sasha Fraleigh at FraleighAV@mukilteo.wednet.edu
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STATE REQUIRED TESTING
Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA)
The SBA tests students in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.
Typically taken in the 10th grade to meet Washington state graduation requirements.
Aligned with Common Core State Standards to measure college and career readiness.
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)
Assesses students' understanding of science concepts based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Taken in 11th grade as part of state and federal accountability requirements.
Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement (WA-AIM)
An alternative assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in SBA or WCAS.
Covers ELA, Math, and Science with different performance tasks.
Contact: Lexy Roundtree at RoundtreeAL@mukilteo.wednet.edu or
Sasha Fraleigh at FraleighAV@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Currently, the documents listed are for those students/families who qualify for Free/Reduced lunch and need to bring this form to Bookkeeping to get their AP exam fees waived.
Throughout the year, we will update with other documents that may apply to certain assessments.
