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Standards of Learning (SOL)
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The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history/social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education and driver education.
In the four core areas of English, mathematics, science and history/social science, a curriculum framework also is provided that details the specific knowledge and skills students must possess to meet the standards for these subjects.
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Student Participation in Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments
Visit the Virginia Department of Education's website to learn more about Winchester Public Schools' policy on participation in Virginia Standards of Learning Assesments.
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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) section 1112(e)(2)(B) requires school divisions to make available, in a clear and accessible manner, information on assessments required at each grade level served. The links below provide this information for required assessments in grades PreK-12 in Winchester Public Schools. Assessment dates and delivery format for 2020-21 are subject to change due to shifts in school operations
Grade Level Tests in WPS
Please keep these general points in mind when reviewing information about test requirements at specific grade levels.
- Assessments are part of the teaching and learning process. Teachers give assessments to students on an ongoing basis to check for understanding and to gather information about students' knowledge or skills.
- Students who are being reviewed for or are enrolled in special services may have further testing expectations as part of these services or may be eligible for alternative or substitute assessments.
- Students in certain schools may be asked to take part in additional assessments as part of federal, state, or local data collection, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress Assessment (NAEP).
- Parents and guardians should contact their children's schools with any testing questions or for additional information about how schools and teachers use test results to support student success.
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Preschool
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA Can-Do Descriptors VDOE
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law After observation, about 5 minutes per child Fall In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to Angie Cain Child Behavior Rating Scale
(CBRS)VDOE pilot Child behavior and self-regulation Baseline data After observation, about 3 minutes per child Oct.5- Nov.19 In person Recorded on VKRP site PALS Pre-K VDOE Alphabet Knowledge
Beginning Sound Awareness
Name Writing
Print Knowledge
Rhyme AwarenessBaseline data Varies… 30-60 minutes Oct. 19-30 In Person Recorded on the PALS site, and distributed to parents, teachers. GOLD+ VDOE 38 Objectives across all subjects Progress indicators Daily observations Fall, Winter, Spring In Person Recorded on the Creative Curriculum GOLD+ site and shared with parents -
Kindergarten
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians VKRP (Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program) All Kindergarten students Math, Social-Emotional To measure kindergarten readiness and social-emotional growth Approx. 45 mins Fall, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers PALS K-3 All Kindergarten- 3rd grade students Reading To measure phonological awareness, letter sounds, letter names, spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers -
1st Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians PALS K-3 All Kindergarten- 3rd grade students Reading To measure phonological awareness, letter sounds, letter names, spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers -
2nd Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians PALS K-3 All Kindergarten- 3rd grade students Reading To measure phonological awareness, letter sounds, letter names, spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Universal Screener all 2nd grade students Measures reasoning skills with different types of verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal questions. The CogAT is a multiple-choice assessment, group-administered aptitude test commonly given as an entrance exam into school's gifted programs. Approx. 1 hr. Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers -
3rd Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians PALS K-3 All Kindergarten- 3rd grade students Reading To measure phonological awareness, letter sounds, letter names, spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Math To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August) -
4th Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians PALS 4 All 4th grade students (VACDES, FDES, GQES) Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers AIMSWEB Plus All 4th grade students (JKES) Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Math, Social Studies To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August) -
5th Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians AIMSWEB Plus All 5-8th grade students Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Math, and Science To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August) -
6th Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians AIMSWEB Plus All 5-8th grade students Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Math To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August) -
7th Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians AIMSWEB Plus All 5-8th grade students Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Math To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August) -
8th Grade
Test Name Requirement Source Content Tested Purpose of Test Time Needed* Schedule** Format Results Distribution WIDA ACCESS for ELLS State
ONLY for English learnersReading, Writing, Speaking, Listening To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law Approx. 5 hours total February 4 - March 10, 2021 In-Person (paper-pencil) Distributed to parents/ guardians AIMSWEB Plus All 5-8th grade students Reading To measure spelling, reading, comprehension Approx. 1 hr. Fall, Winter, Spring In-person Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers SOL Test (Standards of Learning) All 3-8 students Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Civics To measure SOL mastery Approx. 2 hours per test Spring In-person (computer-based) Distributed to parents/guardians and teachers (By August)
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* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.