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Standardized Assessment Overview
 | Standardized tests are designed to demonstrate to the parents and students whether the student is performing at grade-appropriate and age-appropriate levels. The test also demonstrates the performance of the class, which helps the school assess the effectiveness of its teaching methods. The results will help Enlightium administration identify and address areas of strength and areas needing improvement to better serve our students. The test results will not affect their current grades at Enlightium Academy. Note: Makeup days are not available if students miss one or more tests.
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Does My Student Need to Take a Spring Assessment?
2023-2024 Spring Assessment Schedule
 | - May 1-2, 2024: Spring assessments
- Students taking the Iowa Complete need to test on both days.
- Students taking the IXL assessment can test on one or both days.
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Regulations by State
 | - According to HSLDA.org and/or Propublica.org as of February 2024, the following states have an annual standardized assessment requirement:
Colorado - required for grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 Georgia - required to be tested at least every three years, beginning at the end of the 3rd grade Hawaii - required for all grade levels Massachusetts - it may be required by your district superintendent or school committee, so it is recommended to take it for all grade levels unless you confirm that your superintendent will not require it Minnesota - required for all grade levels New Hampshire - required for all grade levels New York - required for all grade levels North Carolina - required for all grade levels North Dakota - required for grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 Oregon - required for grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 Vermont - required for all grade levels Washington State - it may be required by your school district, so it is recommended to take it for all grade levels unless you confirm that your school district will not require it West Virginia - required for all grade levels
- These states often require the parent to provide to the state the assessment results.
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Assessments by Grade Level
*Not available through Enlightium Academy.
Assessment Cost
| Support Package | IXL | Iowa Complete | College-Prep |
| Homeschooling Program: Grades PreK-8 | ✔ | $50 | N/A |
| Online Program: Bronze, Silver, and Silver+ Packages | ✔ | $50 | N/A |
| Online Program: Gold and Diamond Packages | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
| Sapphire Live Program | ✔ | ✔ | N/A |
Unique Student Situations
| Situation | IXL | Iowa Complete | Opt-Out Waiver |
| The student is enrolled in the Accelerated Program | Recommended |
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| The student has a Summer School Extension | Recommended |
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| The student is in the Intervention Program* |
| Recommended if living in a state that requires an assessment | Recommended if not living in a state that requires an assessment |
The student is using a state voucher or scholarship that requires students to take a nationally norm-referenced assessment
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| Recommended |
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*No assignments will be assigned in Ignitia on the testing days. However, students will still have access to Ignitia and can use these days to catch up or work ahead.
