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Students take a variety of district-level assessments in high school. Assessments vary depending on the pathway* the student selects as well as the student's grade level. As stated previously, most district assessments are mandated by the Louisiana Department of Education. There are also national assessments and certification assessments as determined by the student's chosen pathway. Assessments are taken online and in-person at a regional test location.**
Students take a variety of district-level assessments in high school. Assessments vary depending on the pathway* the student selects as well as the student's grade level. As stated previously, most district assessments are mandated by the Louisiana Department of Education. There are also national assessments and certification assessments as determined by the student's chosen pathway. Assessments are taken online and in-person at a regional test location.**
* TOPS University Diploma Pathway (for college readiness) or Jump Start Pathway (for workforce readiness). Learn more here.
** Unless an exception is specified by the District Test department.
District assessments include:
District assessments include:
American College Test (ACT)
Advanced Placement (AP)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
LEAP 2025 (English I and II, Algebra I, Geometry, U.S. History, Biology)
LEAP Connect
LEAP Placement (For incoming 9th grade students from out of state, home school programs, and private schools)
WorkKeys
The Louisiana Department of Education website has a page with information about district assessments, including a downloadable fact sheet and links to assessment tools and test items that students can use to practice and become familiar with the format of the tests. Although teachers will be familiarizing students with test question formats, it is recommended that you encourage and guide your child to use the tools and sample test items that the state has made available for use at home. Doing that regularly will increase your child's test-taking skillset and confidence.
Please click below to view the information that is available on the website. We recommend bookmarking the page for quick access on your child's computer.
Please consider the following tips and suggestions to ensure your child has the best at-home test prep experience and the best testing experience possible:
If your child has accommodations, please ensure that only approved accommodations are provided at home so that the student does not become accustomed to accommodations that will not be provided during state test events.
Encourage your child to attend Live Sessions as often as possible, and/or to (re)watch recordings.
Ensure your child is taking advantage of every test-prep opportunity provided by teachers (i.e., study guides, office hours, and additional Live Sessions).
Ensure your child is well-rested and nourished each day of the actual district assessment.
Ensure your child arrives at the test site on time each day of testing.
Remind your child that graduation is dependent upon satisfying certain district test criteria, which are identified throughout the year by teachers and counselors.
Computer prep:
Restart the computer or shut it down each night before the test. (Please use the device's men
Charge the laptop the night before the test
NOTE:
If your child has been using a personal device for the majority of the year, please power up the school laptop, log into it, and leave it active for several hours so that it will install software updates that could not be installed while the computer was inactive.
Ensure the laptop and the power adapter are taken to the test site each day of testing.
The home page for the District Assessments section
The home page for the District Assessments section
Overview of grades 3-8 district assessments
Overview of grades 3-8 district assessments
The home page for the District Assessments section
The home page for the District Assessments section
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