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| Assessment | Subject | Purpose | Source of Requirement | Time and Schedule | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAASPP Smarter Balanced | English Language Arts and Math (Grades 6-8, 11) | Measure progress toward state standards | Federal and state law | Approx. 5-6 hours; Administered during statewide testing window January 20 to June 30 annually | Test results available on Aeries parent portal within 20 days of release. |
| California Science Test (CAST) | Science (Grades 8, High School) | Measure progress toward state standards | Federal and state law | Approx. 2 hours; Administered during statewide testing window January 20 to June 30 annually | Test results available on Aeries parent portal within 20 days of release. |
| English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) | English Proficiency (English Learners) | Identify and monitor English learners | Federal and state law | Approx. 2-4 hours; Administered during statewide testing window February 1 to May 31 annually | Test results available on Aeries parent portal within 30 days of release. |
| California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | Physical Fitness (Grades 7, 9) | Monitor changes in fitness levels | Federal and state law | Approx. 1 hour; Administered during statewide testing window February 1 to May 31 annually | Individual scores shared with participating students verbally and/or in writing. Schoolwide results reported on School Accountability Report Card (SARC). |
| Renaissance Star Assessments | Reading and Math (Grades 6-12) | Measure content proficiency and monitor learning progress | Verified Data | Approx. 1 hour; Administered 3 times/year - fall, winter, spring | Results used for internal planning, student goal setting, and available to parents upon request. |
NOVA Academy takes great pride in upholding meticulous standards of quality and accountability. For example, WASC accreditation validates the integrity of NOVA’s programs and UCOP approval of NOVA’s core courses supports our students’ admission into UC schools and other colleges. This diligence results in a proven record of academic excellence that promotes our students’ success, now and into the future.
*In 2023, Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO), one of the most respected and prestigious research entities in the U.S., recognized NOVA Academy as one of just 32 charter schools in the state that met CREDO’s “gap-busting” criteria for reducing opportunity gaps and proving that California charter schools are outperforming traditional public schools. CREDO’s recognition upholds NOVA Academy’s belief that all students can succeed through a holistic approach to education that centers on the development of their individual social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being.
