Assessment of student learning is a critical component of the educational program. Assessment is ongoing and integrated into the teaching and learning process. In archdiocesan schools, assessment goals may be met through standardized testing, together with curriculum-based assessment. Parents/guardians will be expected to communicate with teachers and the administration regarding the children's overall progress.
In addition to teacher-made tests, which are part of the school work, STAR testing is given four times a year from TK through 8th grade. It is imperative that students are present and come to school on time during the weeks of testing. Being late could cause the student to miss part of the testing which could affect his/her test scores; on the days of testing we ask that the student receive proper nutrition and sleep.
The National Catholic Educational Association Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education (NCEA ACRE) is administered annually to students in fifth grade (Level 1) and eighth grade (Level 2) in archdiocesan schools.
NCEA ACRE is a tool for assessing the effectiveness of catechetical programs in Catholic schools and parish-based religious education programs. NCEA ACRE includes questions about faith knowledge and religious beliefs, attitudes, practices, and perceptions. It provides information about a catechetical program's strengths and areas that may need additional attention or improvement. To preserve the integrity of the testing program, testing materials cannot be shared with students and stored securely until the time of testing. Under no circumstances should specific test items be reviewed with students before or after the testing dates.
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