Academics and Assessments

As a public charter school, SPA Home School is required to administer the following assessment testing to students.

Learn More: SPA Home School Assessment Overview

NWEA MAP Testing (Grades TK-8): In-house assessment in fall and spring

• Student Introduction to MAP Testing
• Fall 2018 NWEA Window – September 4th-October 19th
• Winter 2018-2019 NWEA Window – December 3rd-February 14th
• Spring 2019 NWEA Window – May 20th-June 7th
• More information: http://www.nuahomeschool.org/in-house-testing/

 

SPA Home School Writing Assignment (Grades TK-8): In-house assessment in fall and spring

• Fall 2018 Writing Assignment Window – October 8th-November 2nd (Learning Period 3)
• Spring 2019 Writing Assignment Window – February 19th-March 15th (Learning Period 7)
• More information: http://www.nuahomeschool.org/in-house-testing/

 

Physical Fitness Testing (Grades 5 and 7): State-mandated assessment given in the spring

• PE testing is typically administered in February.
• County-specific dates and information will be made available after winter break.
• More information: http://www.nuahomeschool.org/state-testing/

 

CAASPP Testing (Grades 3-8): State-mandated assessment given in the spring

• Spring 2019 CAASPP window – April 22nd-May 17th, 2019
• County-specific information will be available after winter break.
• More information: http://www.nuahomeschool.org/state-testing/

 

CAST Science Test (Grades 5 and 8): State-mandated assessment given in the spring

• The CAST test is given in conjunction with the CAASPP testing (April 22nd-May 17th, 2019 window).
• County-specific information will be available after winter break.
• More information: http://www.nuahomeschool.org/state-testing/