Testing Information
For information about Testing please contact
Ms. Ashlyn Thomas, Site Testing Coordinator.
864-580-6171
ashlynthomas@libertasbsa.education
All students at Libertas Academy are required to participate in mandatory state testing.
You can learn more about testing by visiting the SC Department of Education’s page for Parents and Students.
Elementary Grades (K-5) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Test Name | Who and What? | When and Where? | Required or Optional |
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) | Given to all students in Kindergarten to measure the child's school readiness. | The KRA must be given within the first 45 days of the school year by their Kindergarten teacher. | Required |
Gifted and Talented Assessments - CoGat and lowa | Given to all students in 2nd grade to measure the student's aptitude and achievement. | CogAT and lowa will be given to all 2nd grade students in October. Testing takes 5 days to complete. | Required |
Gifted and Talented Assessments - Performance Tasks Assessments | Given to students identified by the state in grades 2-5. | Locations and dates will be determined based on who is selected. | Required |
ACCESS for ELLs | Given to any student who is identified as an English Language Learner to determine English proficiency. | Testing takes place between February and March on campus. | Required |
SC Ready | Given to all students in Grades 3–8. Students will take assessments in reading, writing, and math. Students in Grades 4 and 6 will also take a science assessment. | Testing will occur during the Spring Semester. There will be 3-5 days of testing for SC Ready depending on a students grade level. | Required |