State Testing 2026

Student participation in the state-wide assessment program is mandatory per Florida Statute 1008.22(3)(a).

The information below should answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding testing at Sea Gate Elementary.

As a result of state and district testing - SGE will no longer allow guests to eat in the cafeteria after Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

The closed campus lunch will occur from April 6, 2026 - May 29, 2026

• Ensure your child is in attendance during their assigned testing days. Students are not permitted to start the assessment and then be called for an early dismissal. State assessments can take up to the length of school day (with time set aside for breaks, lunch, and recess).
• During April and May, it is important that students arrive to school prior to 8:25. Even if your child's grade level isn't testing, we want to keep the hallways and classroom free from distractions.
• Students should have headphones with their laptop at school. Double check with your child to confirm that he/she has them and are in working order. Bluetooth, wireless headphones and mouse are prohibited.
• If laptops go home nightly, ensure they are powered down correctly and charged. Laptop case, laptop, charger, headphones, and a mouse (optional - must be wired) are packed up and ready to go back to school daily.
• The following items are prohibited from being in the testing classroom: cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses.

The below attachments provides samples on K-2 testing. Please note that these documents will download into your files if accessing via phone or into your download folder from a computer/laptop. Additionally, website links can be clicked below:

Interactive Sample STAR Tests: https://student.assessment.renaissance.com/web/sampletestviewer/home?lti_log=1500&s=FL

• STAR Early Literacy: https://p.widencdn.net/wy9v2t/R56779-Star-Early-Literacy-Sample-Items
  
• STAR Reading: https://p.widencdn.net/mcydwb/R54457-Star-Reading-Sample-Items
  
• STAR Math: https://p.widencdn.net/avd5fz/R54458-Star-Math-Sample-Items

Families can practice the functionality of student tests in grades 3-5. The purpose of the Sample Items is to enable users to become familiar with the functionality of CAI's Test Delivery System and discover the item types that students will encounter on their operational tests. The sample items are not intended to guide classroom instruction or represent all subject matter content students will be on the day of the operational test. To practice using the testing platform: https://login8.cambiumtds.com/student_core/V287/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=Florida_PT&a=Student

The following resources and answer keys for computer-based sample test materials may be used to prepare students taking computer-based versions of the B.E.S.T. EOC assessments, FAST ELA Reading, FAST Mathematics, Statewide Science, and Science and Social Studies EOC assessments. The answer keys can be found here: https://flfast.org/resource-list/en/computer-based-sample-test-materials-answer-keys

FLDOE Fact Sheets can also be found online at: https://flfast.org/resource-list/en/fact-sheets

The below attachments provides fact sheets for each different grade level band. Please note that these documents will download into your files if accessing via phone or into your download folder from a computer/laptop. Additionally, clicking on the link above will take you the different files.

The below attachments provide information for how for how computer adaptive works. Please note that these documents will download into your files if accessing via phone or into your download folder from a computer/laptop.

To watch a video on Computer Adaptive Testing, click here: https://files.portal.cambiumast.com/florida/Media/FLCAT/FLCAT.html

The below attachments provide information on the state assessments. Please take the time to review the letters and don't hesitate to contact Meg Howard, Assistant Principal with any questions. Please note that these documents will download into your files if accessing via phone or into your download folder from a computer/laptop. Additionally, a screenshot of the letter is located right below each PDF link.

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.

Las políticas de la Junta Directiva Escolar 2266, 3362, y 5517 – prohíben la discriminación o el acoso basado en la raza, color, religión, país de origen, sexo (incluyendo la orientación sexual y/o la identidad de género), discapacidad o edad en cuanto a la provisión de oportunidades educativas o de empleo y beneficios. Conforme los requisitos del Título IX de las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972, la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar no discrimina por motivos de sexo o discapacidad en los programas y actividades educativas que opera. Para más información o para reportar sobre asuntos del Título IX o cualquier otra inquietud sobre discriminación o acoso, comuníquese con la señora Valerie Wenrich, Primer Oficial de Recursos Humanos/Coordinadora del Título IX, al número (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com o a la dirección 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.