State Testing Resources
Spring 2024 CMAS and CoAlt
CMAS UPDATE
The CMAS testing schedule is posted below (please note that it is subject to change.) This year we are administering Math and ELA tests for all students, and Science for 8th grade only. More information and updates are forthcoming. Please check back throughout the year for any updates and/or changes.
State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian
Step One - watch this video from our principal about the history of CMAS at Sierra Middle School
Step Two - read through this community letter which explains the importance of CMAS at Sierra Middle School
Step Three - State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough/Instructions
Current DCSD parents - Use parent portal/Engaged username and password to log into the tool. Parents now need to add “@p.dcsdk12.org”
You will type your username then add @p.dcsdk12.org ie) username@p.dcsdk12.org (do not use your full email address) JUST username + p.dcsdk12.org
If your full email address is populating, you must clear your cookies/cache or use an incognito window
If you still would like to proceed with excusing your student from CMAS testing at Sierra Middle School, please email Kathie Marcilliat at krmarcilliat@dcsdk12.org and Sara Curto sbcurto@dcsdk12.org with your request to excuse your student and the reason for the excusal.
Board Policy - State Mandated Testing
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If you are a parent/guardian requesting a paper version of the assessment-please email krmarcilliat@dcsdk12.org by November 25, 2023
School Testing Schedule