Assessments and Grading
Working to help the district reach its core value of continuous improvement.
The Department of Program Evaluation, Research and Assessment supports student learning through:
- Research around student learning and instruction;
- Data literacy;
- Evaluation of district programs; and
- Coordination of district and state-mandated assessments.
Contact
Dr. Mao Thao Jacobson
Director of Program Evaluation, Research and Assessment
651-425-6228
Research Requests
Grading
Student grades are meant to provide an accurate reflection of a student's learning with what they know based on grade level academic standards.
Contact
For grading policies and questions, contact your child's school.
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
- Class Rank
- Course Failure
- Grading
- Grade Point Averages (GPA)
- Graduation Requirements
- Incompletes
- Mid-term Progress Reports
- Pass/No Credit Program
- Report Cards
- Credit by Assessment
- Weighted Grading
Class Rank
Course Failure
Grading
Grade Point Averages (GPA)
Graduation Requirements
Incompletes
Mid-term Progress Reports
Pass/No Credit Program
Report Cards
Credit by Assessment
Weighted Grading
College Credit Programs
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- College in the Schools (CIS)
- Northeast Metro 916 (916)
- Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
College in the Schools (CIS)
Northeast Metro 916 (916)
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Assessments and Tests
High School Testing Dates
Most students will participate in school-wide testing. Students will participate in the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA), American College Testing (ACT) and/or the Seal of Biliteracy. These tests will be administered at school on the student's school-issued device.
Please review the table below to determine if the student is expected to attend school for testing. Students that are not testing are expected to complete schoolwork at home. Assignments will be posted by their teacher in Schoology. Please note that teachers may not be available for questions during testing days as they will be administering and proctoring testing.
MCA/MTAS Reading and Math Testing
If participating in testing, students must bring their school-issued device
Grade | |
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Grade 9 | Complete schoolwork at home |
Grade 10 | Attend school to take the Reading MCA |
Grade 11 | Attend school to take the Math MCA |
Grade 12 | Complete schoolwork at home |
ACT, MCA/MTAS Science, Seal of Biliteracy
If participating in testing, students must bring their school-issued device
Grade | |
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Grade 9 |
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Grade 10 |
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Grade 11 |
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Grade 12 |
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Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR)
*(Formerly known as World's Best Workforce (WBWF)
Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) was developed in 2013 (Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.11) to ensure that school districts and charter schools in Minnesota enhance student achievement through teaching and learning supports. School boards that govern districts and charter schools are required to develop comprehensive, long-term strategic plans that address the following five CACR goals:
- All children are ready for school.
- All third-graders can read at grade level.
- All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed.
- All students are ready for career and college.
- All students graduate from high school.