Assessments


 

It’s never too early to start preparing! 

Check out test-specific info below to get started.

Need help accessing your College Board account? Students or parents/guardians can call the College Board Student Line at 866-917-9030 (option 2).



SAT (11th Graders)

SAT April 16, 2024 Parent/Student Instructions (Info Coming Soon)
Reference the
Spring 2024 SAT Student Guide

SAT
(with or without essay)

The default registration for all 11th graders is the SAT without an essay.

 
Full SAT w/Essay Registration Message


2023-24 National SAT Dates & Registration Info

Dates, times, and locations of national SAT exams vary. Please take note of these details when you register.

 SAT National Test Dates  Registration Deadlines Late Registration Deadlines
March 9, 2024 (Digital)
May 4, 2024 (Digital)
June 1, 2024
February 23, 2024
April 19, 2024
May 17, 2024
February 27, 2024
April 23, 2024
May 21, 2024

CMAS Science (11th Graders)

CMAS Science Parent/Student Instructions (During Week of April 15 - 18, 2024)
  • CMAS Science Colorado Department of Education Practice Resources

PSAT/NMSQT(10th/11th Graders) & PSAT 10(10th Graders)


Questions? About the National Merit Scholarship Program - contact Alicia Laughlin (Counselor, [email protected]) About registration & payment through My School Bucks - contact Carey Smith (Bookkeeper, [email protected]) About test day - contact Julie Machakos (School Assessment Coordinator, [email protected])

 

PSAT 8/9 (9th Graders)

ASVAB (10th-12th Graders)


We are excited to provide regular opportunities for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to register for the optional
ASVAB Career Exploration Program Test. The ASVAB is a career and vocational test used by the military to determine aptitudes in reading, math, and science. It also measures mechanical and vocational abilities. The ASVAB may be used to meet state graduation competencies.

What are the benefits of taking the ASVAB? - Explore occupations in line with your interests and skills - Your performance on the ASVAB is one of the ways you can meet the English & Math Competency requirements for graduation
Get to know your strengths, yourself, and your options after high school - Find the career fields you are best suited for and explore all of your options to enter that field

Additional Resources: - Learn more about the ASVAB and strategies for taking the test. - Official ASVAB Website (contains ASVAB information, test-taking advice and tips, and sample questions) - ASVAB Fact Sheet


Questions about the ASVAB?
Contact Christy Kidd (PHS Counselor) at [email protected]

Assessment Coordinator

Machakos
Julie Machakos
[email protected]
303-387-4090


State Mandated Assessments

 

DCSD Assessment Policy (Board File)

2023-2024 District Assessment Dates

State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian
To use the parent portal, you must have an active parent portal account. If you do not have a parent portal login, please contact Mollie Holm, our school Registrar, at [email protected]
to request an activation key.

HB15-1323

Requesting a paper version of an assessment: If you are a parent/guardian requesting a paper version of the assessment-please email [email protected] by December 1, 2023.

 

State Assessments-Why?

Additional Resources 

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Outside Agencies

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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).