Testing

• March 7, 2023: 11th Grade (ACT)

• Beginning March 20, 2023: 3rd – 8th Grade (FORWARD) Most scheduled testing sites will be the week before and the week immediately after spring break.

• Beginning March 20, 2023: 9th & 10 Grade (Pre-Act) Most scheduled testing sites will be in the first two weeks of this window.

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!

The purpose of this communication is to inform Wisconsin Virtual Academies (WIVA, DCA & ISWI) families of the mandated testing schedule that is outlined by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year and our STAR testing program requirement. As a public school in Wisconsin, our students will be expected to take the assessments for their grade level. To keep our charter, our schools need to test 95% of students. These exams support our schools by showing areas of strengths/weaknesses and comparing year to year academic growth.

Where will my child test?

• We are currently in the process of arranging our testing sites for spring and will message out the exact dates of the cities and sites as soon as we are able. We will be requesting confirmation of your child’s testing site starting in January.

• We use a testing program to match a testing site closest to your home.

• With notification to us, you can switch to any of the other sites that are available to our students.

It is critical that you confirm as soon as you receive the confirmation email so we can ensure appropriate staffing at each site.

We look forward to meeting your family throughout the school year and are excited to be partnering with you in your child’s educational journey. Please do not hesitate to email me for any clarifications regarding our local and state testing requirements.

1. RSVP - return to the email you received from Testing Nirvana. At the bottom, click the "Click here to RSVP"

2. ACT - Ensure your student has photo ID, #2 pencils and a calculator.

3. Forward - Bring a headset

4. Pack a healthy snack and water. All students are strongly encouraged to bring their own snack and a bottle of water. Please be sensitive to food allergies (avoid peanuts).

• RSVP & mark the dates on the calendar
• Get a good nights rest before the test
• Eat a good breakfast with your student(s) the morning of testing
• Choose clothes that will be comfortable and not distracting
• Review site location - directions and time it will take for driving
• Remind your child to do their best - words of encouragement
  

Assessment and Attendance Administrator

By partnering together, we can make each student's testing experience positive.

Email: generaltesting@wivcs.org
Location: 4721 Dale Curtin Dr, McFarland, WI 53558, USA
Phone: (608) 838-9482