Testing Policies
Testing Policies
(Updated 2-14-23)
The Pinnacle Paper-Based Testing Policy
It is the policy of The Pinnacle Charter School to administer tests online to students during the State, CSI, and School required testing to the extent possible given the time, equipment, technology, staff, and space requirements for the testing.
The Pinnacle Assessment Policy
The use of data and state standards is integral to our mission of providing students with opportunities to attain superior levels of academic performance. The information from the assessments allows parents, students, and educators to monitor progress and performance of both individuals and groups of students, as well as make decisions regarding the design and implementation of instruction.
To ensure that we continue to implement The Pinnacle's Purpose Statement, it is our intention that all enrolled students participate in state assessments that fulfill federal guidelines. These currently include the following assessments:
- CMAS English Language Arts and Math for 3rd-8th grade
- CMAS Science for 5th, 8th and 11th Grades
- PSAT for 9th and 10th Grades
- SAT for 11th Grade
The ACCESS and READ Act assessments do not apply to this policy. The Pinnacle Charter School is subject to the federal government requirement that 95% of the students participate in testing.
If you are a parent/guardian of a student you would like to opt out of the State Assessment listed above please see the link below for more information.