Archdiocesan Standardized Testing

INST 3.1

Each school must participate in the Archdiocesan standardized testing program.

 Purpose:

• To evaluate and enhance curriculum and instruction.

• To determine student progress.

• To enable teachers to identify the academic strengths and weaknesses of the students.

 Commentary/Procedural Points:

• Schools administer the achievement test designated by the Department of Catholic Schools in prescribed grades. (i.e., achievement, HSPT, Brigance, etc.)

• Schools use the test results in order to analyze student progress, develop curriculum, and determine effective teaching strategies.

• Schools have the option of sending home the NWEA Parent report at the conclusion of each test session, BUT ARE REQUIRED to send home the final NWEA Parent report at the end of the school year with the final student report card. 

• ACRE test result grade summary should be shared with parents in grades 5,8,9, and 12 each Spring. 

• The NWEA Parent report for the Fall administration will be included in the 8th grade admission documents that get sent to High Schools each December. 

• The results of the test are included in each child’s permanent record.

December, 2023