Spring Testing Info. and Schedule

Schools will administer the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) to students in Grades 3-8. The WVASA will be administered to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 & 11.

All students will take the English Language Arts (ELA), reading, writing, and mathematics portions of the test. Students Grades 5 and 8 will take the science test, and 11th Grade students taking the WVASA will also complete the science portion.

The district test window is April 28-May 23, 2025, and varies by grade level. Check with your school for specific grade level testing dates.

Open the Pre-Testing Parent Letter provided below for additional information.

Students in Grades 3, 4, 6, and 7 will participate in three assessments, while students in Grades 5 and 8 will complete four assessments.

• English Language Arts: Grades 3–8 - Reading, Writing (writing test MUST be completed the same day it is started).
• Mathematics: Grades 3-8
• Science: Grade 5 (elementary grade-band test).
• Science: Grade 8 (middle school grade-band test).
• Science: Grade 11 (WVASA)

Each assessment session is approximately two hours in length; however, all assessments are untimed, allowing students as much time as needed to complete their work.

NEW THIS YEAR: Student scores will be accessible to parents/guardians shortly after the completion of a content area test. You will be able to see your child's scores by clicking View My Results and using the access code that will be sent to your student's K-12 email account. Please watch the below video for more information about accessing the portal and your student's scores.

Directions on how to access your child's K-12 email will be sent to you this week.

The WVGSA/WVASA provides important information that can be used to help improve instruction for each individual student. Results from the assessment can help teachers and school administrators pinpoint areas of strengths and weaknesses and identify possible achievement gaps to help teachers adjust instruction for each student.

We encourage your student to perform to the best of their ability on the test this spring.