Testing and Assessment Expectations
As part of District 51, our school is required to participate in several state and district and district assessments.
The following tests are required at Grand River Academy:
- CMAS: Math and ELA (3rd - 8th grade)
- CMAS: Science (5th, 8th & 11th grades
- PSAT (9th & 10th grade)
- SAT (11th grade)
- CELA (Colorado English Language Assessment, as determined by individual needs)
- NWEA: Math and Reading (4th - 10th grade)
- NWEA: Science (6th - 8th grade)
- DIBELS 8: (K - 5th Grade)
To learn more about district assessments including a calendar of assessments, click here.
School-based Assessments
Grand River Academy is a mastery-based program, which means K-12 students master concepts before moving on to the next lesson. Following ESSA and state guidelines, students are expected to make at least a year's growth in a year. Teachers will assess mastery and provide feedback to students and families.
If you have any questions about any of the assessment practices at Grand River Academy, please do not hesitate to contact us in one of the following ways:
Phone: 970-254-6393
Email: gra@d51schools.org
Address: 600 N. 14th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501