State Report Cards and Assessments

State School Report Cards and Adequate Yearly Progress

Each year in the fall, the Oregon Department of Education releases School Report Cards that measure school performance. Most of the ratings come from student performance on the Oregon State Assessment tests, relying mainly on the scores from the previous school year and the progress of scores over the last several years. That test performance is added with data on the percentage of students taking the test, daily attendance and other information to create a rating for each school. For more information on the report card criteria, and to see ratings, go to http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx.

The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires the annual determination of whether schools, districts, and states have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward the goal of having all students meet rigorous state academic standards by the 2013-2014 school year. Each year, the performance of all students in the school and district, as well as subgroups of students, is measured against annual performance targets. Oregon uses the Statewide Assessments as its measurement tool. Each fall, the Oregon Department of Education issues an AYP report that shows the progress of schools and districts toward AYP goals. These reports are available from http://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx.

Testing

4J students take tests periodically throughout their school careers. Oregon State Assessment Tests are given to all students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. The purpose of these Oregon Department of Education tests is to assess individual student progress toward meeting the Oregon Standards in various subject areas. For results, parents should contact their child's school. In mid-August, the Oregon Department of Education releases district and school-wide scores on-line and to the media. Go to http://www.ode.state.or.us for more information.

The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a voluntary exam for students interested in going to college, and is not connected to the Oregon Department of Education nor Eugene School District 4J. The SAT is used by many colleges and universities as part of entrance standards. The test is given at intervals throughout the year, often at 4J high schools. Check with high school offices for exam dates. For more information, go to http://www.collegeboard.com

For more information on testing, contact 4J's Instruction Department, evaluations, at (541) 687-3483.