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State-Mandated Testing
Documents
(all documents will be linked when available)
DCSD Assessment Schedule, 2024-25
Excusal Information Letter (Detailed Building Information -To be linked soon.)
State-Assessment Information
- State Testing Excusal Form Directions (see below)
- Cresthill Middle School Assessment Schedule (CMAS & CoALT/DLM)-- coming soon. Generally speaking, you can count on the first two weeks of April to be our testing window. Please plan accordingly to be present for testing. Thank you!
- Request a paper version:
- If you are a parent/guardian requesting a paper version of the assessment please email the school assessment coordinator: Mark Wakefield (mdwakefield@dcsdk12.org), School Assessment Coordinator, by December 1, 2024.
State Testing Excusal opens on October 1, 2024. Please submit excusals information by December 16, 2024 if possible. The excusal window will remain open for the time being.
Dear CMS Families,
Let me begin by clearing up any questions over what CMAS testing is for Cresthill. CMAS is the overarching category to describe CMAS, and the more specialized WIDA/ACCESS, DLM, and CoAlt assessments.
7th graders will take:
- CMAS English Language Arts
- CMAS Mathematics
- Social Studies will once again be part of CMAS this next year for our 7th graders!
8th graders will take:
- CMAS English Language Arts
- CMAS Mathematics
- CMAS Science
We at Cresthill work diligently to meet the requirements and procedures for state-mandated assessments and the demands of a rigorous and continuing learning environment. To best plan for the needs of our students we are asking our community to have conversations about individual wishes for participation in these assessments sooner rather than later. If you determine that you do not wish to participate in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) testing this spring we ask that you use the district procedure and excuse your students at your earliest convenience. We strongly encourage you to allow your child the opportunity to participate in these assessments. Not only does this information and data help us as a learning community but it is also a great opportunity to engage in a formal assessment of this type before the "stakes" get a little higher (e.g., high school and post-secondary assessments, job and career testing, and military pre-service assessments). Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support in Cresthill,
Professional Learning Specialist
School Assessment Coordinator
303-387-2807
For help accessing the Parent Portal:
Charise Hunter – School Registrar
303.387.2810
Other questions:
Gina Chambers -- Assistant Principal
303.387.2807
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Catherine Franklin, Interim Compliance Officer, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-1285. Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.