Standardized tests
Assessments are how we keep track of student learning and report to the State and Federal Governments on how schools are performing. Listed below are the primary assessments our school uses for these purposes.
EasyCBM is used as a screener to check fluency in reading for students in K-8. One minute reads are assessed in the fall, winter, and spring.
MCA - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
Star Renaissance We use this program to monitor the progress our students meet throughout the year, which gives us minute detail and helps to drill down to specific skills with which students may be having difficulty. We assess three times per year in order to accurately measure student progress, and we can also use this program throughout the year on an individual basis to supplement growth opportunities. Meets Authorizer requirements.
Go to the Minnesota Report Card to see results for our school, state results, or any other school in the state.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
MCA - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
Star Renaissance We use this program to monitor the progress our students meet throughout the year, which gives us minute detail and helps to drill down to specific skills with which students may be having difficulty. We assess three times per year in order to accurately measure student progress, and we can also use this program throughout the year on an individual basis to supplement growth opportunities. Meets Authorizer requirements.
Go to the Minnesota Report Card to see results for our school, state results, or any other school in the state.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment - required by the state of Minnesota to hold schools accountable. The state is required by the federal government to assess students in math and reading in grades 3-8, plus reading in 10th grade and math in 11th grade. Assessments are held once per year in the spring.
MCA testing dates
Families of online students will receive specific information via email regarding testing dates and locations. If you have any questions or conflicts for testing dates, please contact Holly Amaya, at hollyamaya@crosslakekids.org, to schedule a make-up session. In addition to parent refusal, an "extenuating circumstances" option will be accepted this year by the MDE.
Parent refusal form
If you choose to not have your child or children participate in testing, please fill out this Parent /guardian refusal form and send it to the school via email at clschool@crosslakekids.org or to our mailing address at PO Box 1020, Crosslake, MN 56422.
For more information, watch this helpful video on the MCA Individual Student Reports.
For more information, watch this helpful video on the MCA Individual Student Reports.
| MCA Test | Date |
|---|---|
| Grades 3-8 Reading | April 27 - 30, 2021 |
| Grades 3-8 Math | April 20 - 22, 2021 |
| Middle School Science (5th and 8th) | May 4 - 5, 2021 | MCA Makeups | May 6 - 7, 2021 |
| 5th-8th Online Reading | April 1, 2021 |
| 5th-8th Online Math | April 9, 2021 |
| HS Reading - 10th Grade | April 15, 2021 | HS Math - 11th Grade | April 8, 2021 |
| HS Science | April 16, 2021 |
| HS MCA Makeup | May 6 - 7, 2021 |
STAR testing dates
STAR tests are 20 minutes long for each test
| STAR Test | Date |
|---|---|
| K Reading Star | September 14, 2021 |
| January 11, 2021 | |
| May 10, 2021 | Grades 1-2 Reading Star | September 15, 2020 |
| January 12, 2021 | |
| May 11, 2021 | |
| Grades 3-8 Reading Star | September 16, 2020 |
| January 13, 2021 | |
| May 12, 2021 | |
| Grades 1-8 Math Star | September 17, 2020 |
| January 14, 2021 | |
| May 13, 2021 | |
| Makeup dates | September 18, 2020 |
| January 15, 2021 | |
| May 14, 2021 | |
| Online program, K-12 Reading and Math Star | September 8 - October 7, 2020 |
| January 11 - Feb 09, 2021 | |
| May 3 - 28, 2021 |
ACT testing dates
| Test | Date |
|---|---|
| High School ACT - 11th grade | March 30, 2021 |
EasyCBM testing dates
| EasyCBM Test | Date |
|---|---|
| Grades K-8 Fall | September 21 - 25, 2020 |
| Grades K-8 Winter | January 19 - 22, 2021 |
| Grades K-8 Spring | May 17 - 21, 2021 |