STATE ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTRATION
The school district is required by the New Jersey State Department of Education to administer several standardized tests throughout the year.
Assessments for 2020-2021
2020-2021 Standardized Assessment Information for Pascack Valley Regional High School District
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Assessment Subject Area
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Administration Date / Time
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Grades Covered
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Requirement
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Results Available
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PSAT
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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Grade 10
Grade 11
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Optional, District strongly suggests
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December 2020
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NJSLA Computer Based Testing
- ELA
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Spring 2021 Subject to change
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Grades 9-10
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State Required
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Summer 2022
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NJSLA Computer Based Testing
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2
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Spring 2021 Subject to change
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Grade 9-10 (by enrolled course)
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State Required (by enrolled course) Grade 11 (optional)
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Summer 2022
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NJSLA - NJ Science Learning
Assessment
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Spring 2021 Subject to change
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Grade 11
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State Required
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Summer 2022
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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
ELA, Math & Science
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Spring 2021 Subject to change
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Grade 11
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State Required:
as an alternative for qualifying students
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Fall 2021
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WiDA (Access for ELLs - English
Language Learners)
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February-April , 2020
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All English Language Learners (ELL)
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State Required
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Summer 2020
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STAMP Seal of Biliteracy
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October, May & June
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Grade 12
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Optional, District strongly suggests
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Late Spring 2020
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Advanced Placement
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May 3 - 14, 2021
Subject to Change
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Grades 10, 11, 12 (by enrolled course)
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District required in most cases for students taking the course.
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July 2021
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Schools plan for students who receive testing accommodations via their IEP or 504 plans during their annual reviews.
Each of the links included above provides users with access to practice tests and information on testing accommodations and accessibility features.
Per the NJDOE, as New Jersey prepares for an unprecedented start to the 2020-2021 school year, the NJDOE will continue to closely monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the school year, and will evaluate administration and policy decisions regarding state assessments accordingly.
The NJ Department of Education website outlines the testing calendar for 2020-2021 and New Jersey graduation requirements.
Dr. Barry Bachenheimer, Assistant Superintendent sent this letter to Parents/Guardians with more information.