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Quarterly Assessments at NCHS 2025-2026
Quarterly Assessments at NCHS 2025-2026
Marking Period 1 - October 15-24
Marking Period 2 - January 5-13
Marking Period 3 - March 16-25
Marking Period 4 - June 4-12
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
In addition to quarterly assessments, students take the following state assessments and earn a passing score for graduation:
MCAP Mathematics for Algebra I Assessment (End of Course Grade)
MCAP English 10 Assessment.
HSA in US Government (normally in 10th grade).
MISA in Science (9th, 10th, or 11th grade, depending on the student's course sequence).
College and Career Readiness at AACPS - In Accordance with MD Blue Print
College and Career Readiness at AACPS - In Accordance with MD Blue Print
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law focuses on College and Career Readiness (CCR) for graduating seniors. Under this law, CCR is a designation that students may earn at the end of Grade 10. In January of 2024, the State Board of Education (SBOE) determined that students could earn the CCR designation in one of three ways:
Cumulative (unweighted) GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of grade 10 AND a grade of C or better in the Algebra 1 course.
Cumulative (unweighted) GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of grade 10 AND scoring a 750 or above on the MCAP Algebra 1 assessment.
Scoring a 750 or above on both the MCAP Algebra 1 AND MCAP ELA 10 assessments.
The CCR designation is NOT a requirement for graduation.
For specific questions about CCR you can contact the School Testing Coordinator.
Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing
In Maryland, home-instructed students are not required to take any standardized or state-mandated tests. If the parent chooses, the student may participate in the standardized testing program conducted in AACPS. Home-instructed students may take these tests at the public school to which their home address is assigned (referred to as the zoned school). When students are enrolled in home instruction, the local, public school is informed if participation in standardized testing is elected. Home instruction parents should contact the zoned school and communicate with the School Testing Coordinator regarding testing deadlines and dates.
The decision has been made that in AACPS a fee will be assessed for PSAT 8/9. PSAT/NMSQT. PSAT 10. SAT beginning with Fall 2024
HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
In High School, students take quarterly assessments in all courses. Some quarterly assessments are common district assessments and were developed by teams of teachers from different schools while other quarterly assessments are developed by school content teams/teachers. Each quarterly assessment is worth 10% of the student's grade in each course. Some quarterly assessments are traditional (multiple-choice, essay, etc.) while others are performance-based (projects, presentations, portfolios, etc.).
In addition to quarterly assessments, students take the following state assessments and earn a passing score for graduation:
MCAP Mathematics for Algebra I Assessment.
MCAP English 10 Assessment.
HSA in US Government (normally in 10th grade).
MISA in Science (9th, 10th, or 11th grade, depending on the student's course sequence).
Furthermore, all 11th Grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT.
MSDE
MSDE
Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance Reporting
Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance Reporting
Mission
Mission
The Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance Reporting provides assessment, accountability, and technical support for all 24 local education agencies. We provide resources to help develop world-class students who are lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens of a global society.
We support fair, valid, and reliable assessment, data-informed decision-making, and systemic planning.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states administer annual statewide assessments to all students in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics in grades 3-8 and once in high school, as well as in science once in each grade span (3-5, 6-8 and high school), and annual English language proficiency assessments in grades K-12 for all English learners. In addition to these federally mandated assessments, Maryland State law (Md. Ed. Art §7-203) requires a social studies assessment once in the middle school grade band (which will be administered in Grade 8) and the High School Assessment in American Government. Maryland also provides Alternate Assessments written to the Alternate Standards for those students who require this accommodation. Additionally, the majority of Maryland kindergarteners are administered the KRA to determine their readiness for kindergarten.
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