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 2023-2024
Trimester One
- Mid-Trimester – October 10
- End of Trimester – November 28
- Trimester Report Card Writing – December 1
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
Trimester Two
- Mid-Trimester – January 25
- End of Trimester – March 18
- Trimester Report Card Writing – March 18
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
Trimester Three
- Mid-Trimester – May 6
- Trimester Report Card Writing – June 14
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
- End of Trimester – June 18
- Last day of school - June 18*
- Early dismissal @ 10:55 a.m.
*Weather make-up days:
If school is closed during the school year due to inclement weather, March 15th 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 5
- Friday, May 6
- Math – all students
- Thursday, May 12
- Friday, May 13
- WCAS Science Testing for 8th graders
- Thursday, May 19
- Friday, May 20
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: