Testing
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders will participate in the Math and English Language Arts (ELA) Washington State Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessment in May every year. Results are uploaded in Family Access (Skyward) by the following school year for families to view. For more information about state testing please visit the ISD Testing webpage, or go to the OSPI website.
Grading Calendar
Trimester Schedule 2025-2026
Trimester One
- Mid-Trimester – October 9
- End of Trimester – November 24
- Trimester Report Card Writing – November 24
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
Trimester Two
- Mid-Trimester – January 23
- End of Trimester – March 17
- Trimester Report Card Writing – March 17
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
Trimester Three
- Mid-Trimester – May 5
- Trimester Report Card Writing – June 16
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
- End of Trimester – June 17
- Last day of school - June 17*
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
*Weather make-up days:
If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 13th will be the first make-up day. Additional school days will be added to the school calendar in June as needed.
State Testing
Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) Test Dates:
- English Language Arts (ELA) – all students
- Thursday, May 2
- Friday, May 3
- Math – all students
- Thursday, May 9
- Friday, May 10
- WCAS Science Testing for 8th graders
- Tuesday, May 20
- Wednesday, May 21
To prepare for Smart Balanced Assessments:
Practice Tests for ELA and Math
Log in as "guest" and choose appropriate grade level
Smarter Balanced Assessment student scores will be available on Family Access.
Score interpretation information and family resources are available on the following websites: