Welcome to the St. James Parish Schools Assessment Page
This page is designed to provide information regarding state testing for the stakeholders of St. James Parish School System.
Welcome to the St. James Parish Schools Assessment Page
This page is designed to provide information regarding state testing for the stakeholders of St. James Parish School System.
State Testing Information
Grades 3-8 Testing
Students in grades 3 through 8 take assessments in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. These assessments are aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards. Assessments in grades 3-8 include:
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) - if applicable
LEAP 2025 (English, Math, Science and Social Studies)
LEAP Connect (Alternative Assessment) - if applicable
The LEAP 2025 Assessment will be computer based for all students.
High School Testing
High school students take assessments to determine if they are ready for college and/or careers, as well as to secure postsecondary credit and access. There are six subject tests from four subject areas for the LEAP 2025 high school assessment. Subjects include: English, mathematics, science and social studies.
LEAP 2025 (English I, English II, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and US History)
LEAP Connect (Alternative Assessment) - if applicable
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) - if applicable
American College Test (ACT)
WorkKeys
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Advanced Placement
Students enrolling into grades 5 or 9 in the public school system from any in-state non-public school or any home school program, or any Louisiana resident transferring from any out-of-state school are required to take the LEAP test or State placement test (grades 4 and 8). Testing information will be provided by schools when applicable.
2023-2024 Testing Dates
District Fall Testing Window: TBD
English I & II:
Algebra I & Biology:
Geometry & US History:
Makeups: Within Window
District Spring Testing Window: TBD
English I & II:
Algebra I & Biology:
Geometry & US History:
Makeups: Within Window
TBD
Overview: WorkKeys is a career-readiness assessment measuring similar content to the ACT, but through career-focused methods.
Senior WorkKeys Testing
Window 1: TBD
The policy requires 30 full days between WorkKeys test administration to provide meaningful remediation.
District Spring Testing Window: TBD
ELA & Math (Algebra I):
Social Studies:
Science:
Makeups: Within Window
District Spring Testing Window: TBD
ELA & Math:
ELA & Math Makeups:
Social Studies:
Science:
Social Studies/Science Makeups:
ELPT assesses the English-language proficiency of students who meet the participation criteria for ELs as they progress from year to year. LEAP Connect measures student proficiency in the content and skills detailed by the Louisiana Connectors (LCs) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.
Testing Window: February 19 - March 22, 2024
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