Assessments (PSAT, SAT/ACT, SBAC, WCAS, WLCT)
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- AP Testing
- Smarter Balanced State Testing
- WCAS - Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
- SAT 2025-26
- ACT
- PSAT/NMSQT 2025-26
- PSAT/NMSQT 2024-25 Test Score Review
- World Language Competency Testing 2025-26
AP Testing
AP classes are rigorous academic courses designed for students who are college bound. There is no placement test for AP. Students self-select these courses and should be prepared to work at a college-level pace. At the end of the course, the student is expected to take the AP exam which is managed by College Board.
AP exams are highly recognized by colleges and universities with regard to a student's preparation for the demands of college courses. AP exams present an opportunity for college credit and/or higher placement in college courses. Each college decides which AP exam grades it will accept for credit or placement.
Information about exam dates and fees can be found on the College Board website.
Learn about the Advanced Placement Program at WHS.
Learn about Advanced Placement testing at WHS.
Smarter Balanced State Testing
Spring Smarter Balanced Assessment Results
Northshore School District conducted state testing of students who were in grades 3-8 and 10 in the areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and math. Students who were in grade 11 might have participated in ELA and math testing as a way to fulfill the state Graduation Pathways requirement. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 were also tested in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). This testing met state and federal requirements and provides a check-in on student progress toward state standards.
For additional information on the SBA or WCAS, the state’s resource pages (www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview/assessment-resources and wa.startingsmarter.org) provide expanded information for families about state testing, understanding student score reports, and learning standards.
Once OSPI has completed the scoring of the spring assessments, they provide and make score reports available electronically for school districts to distribute to families. Your student’s score report posts in ParentVue. Due to adjustments made by the state, scores for subsections of the test are not available. This web page shows how you can access test scores in ParentVue.
State tests provide a snapshot of your student’s performance during testing and are not indicators of their skills and knowledge which are primarily shown in classroom performance. If you have any questions about your student’s state testing results or academic performance, please contact your student’s counselor.
Posted 3/7/25 ds
Spring State ELA, math, and WCAS (science) Testing
Mark Your Calendars
In the spring of the current school year, current 10th-grade students are scheduled to participate in Smarter Balanced ELA and math state testing as an avenue of fulfilling the state's ELA and math graduation pathway requirement. Additionally, any 11th-grade or 12th-grade students who have not yet fulfilled the state ELA and/or math graduation pathway requirement will have the opportunity to re-take the ELA and/or math Smarter Balanced test. Juniors will also participate in the state WCAS science exam for federal accountability purposes.
Students must be present on each designated testing day or will need to participate in a make-up session for the missed section of the exam.
Students must bring their fully-charged district-device when participating in state testing, along with compatible earbuds/headsets. (Headsets will be provided for students who do not bring personal earbuds/headsets).
Testing for Woodinville High School students is administered during the student's typical English, math, or science class period.
When are the tests? Who takes which test?
SBAC English Language Arts (ELA) Testing, April 2025
All 10th graders and any 11th / 12th graders still needing to meet the state's ELA graduation pathway requirement will test during their English class period:
- Periods 2/4/6: April 14 (CAT) & April 16 (PT)
- Periods 1/3/5/7: April 15 (CAT) & April 17 (PT)
SBAC Math Testing, May 2025
All 10th-graders and any 11th- / 12th-graders still needing to meet the state's math graduation pathway requirement will test during their math class period:
- Periods 2/4/6: May 19 (CAT) & May 21 (PT)
- Periods 1/3/5/7: May 20 (CAT) & May 22 (PT)
WCAS Science Testing, May 2025
All 11th-graders will take the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) for federal accountability purposes:
- Periods 2/4/6: May 28 (WCAS)
- Periods 1/3/5/7: May 29 (WCAS)
Please note that 9th-graders do not participate in spring state testing.
If an 11th- or 12th-grade student has already met standard in English Language Arts or Math, then the student not need to test again.
If you have a specific question regarding State testing, please contact:
- Grad Status/Grad Requirements Met or Not Met: Your student's counselor
- State Testing Administration: Assessment Coordinator Mike Kelly at mkelly2@nsd.org.
Posted 3/8/25 ds
What are Smarter Balanced Assessments?The Smarter Balanced assessment system provides educators, students and parents meaningful results with actionable data to help students succeed in the areas of English Language Arts and mathematics. The assessment is aligned to Common Core State Standards and consists of three major components, all designed to improve teaching and learning. The Smarter Balanced Summative assessments take place during the last 12 weeks of the school year. These computer-based tests will help schools evaluate how well their students performed by comparing them with students from other schools across the nation. The end-of-year assessments also will empower families by providing them with a clear indication of how well their children are progressing toward mastering the academic knowledge and skills necessary for college and career readiness. |
WCAS - Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
The 5th, 8th, and 11th grade Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) were administered for the first time in spring 2018. These tests fulfill the federal (ESSA) requirement that students be tested in science once at each level: elementary, middle, and high school.
The WCAS measures the level of proficiency that Washington students have achieved based on the Washington State 2013 K-12 Science Learning Standards, which were adopted in October 2013.
Washington State WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) Testing 2022-23
Spring WCAS Testing
In the spring of the 2022-23 school year, all current 11th-grade students will test on the federal accountability WCAS, as has been standard practice.
- Students must bring their fully-charged district-device, compatible earbuds/headset*, and be present for each scheduled testing day.
All 11th-graders will take the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) for federal accountability purposes:
- Periods 2/4/6: May 24 (WCAS)
- Periods 1/3/5/7: May 25 (WCAS)
Posted 3/3/23
Washington State WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) Testing 2021-22
Spring 2021-22 WCAS Testing
In the spring of the 2021-22 school year, all current 11th-grade students will test on the federal accountability WCAS, as has been standard practice.
- Students must bring their fully-charged district-device, compatible earbuds/headset*, and be present for each scheduled testing day.
WCAS Science Testing
All 11th-graders will take the WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science) for federal accountability purposes:
- Periods 1/3/5/7: May 24 (Test Preview) & May 26 (WCAS)
- Periods 2/4/6: May 24 (Test Preview) & May 25 (WCAS)
If you should have any questions about WCAS state science testing, please contact your student's counselor or Assessment Coordinator Jill Zawatski (jzawatski@nsd.org).
*A headset will be provided for students who do not bring personal earbuds/headset.
Fall 2021-22 WCAS Testing
Due to the pandemic, OSPI announced the spring 2020-21 federal accountability administration of the state science exam (WCAS) was postponed to the fall of 2021-22 for current 8th-grade and 11th-grade students. This means our current 9th-grade students will test on the 8th-grade state science exam (WCAS) and our current 12th-grade students will test on the 11th-grade state science exam (WCAS).
The 11th-grade WCAS is not a graduation requirement for current seniors.
- The fall administration of the federal accountability WCAS for current WHS 9th-grade and 12th-grade students will take place on Wednesday, October 13 during the 8:20a-12:05p grade-level activity rotations.
- Students must bring their fully-charged district-device.
Washington State WCAS Testing 2020-21
Due to the COVID-19 school closures, WCAS testing will not take place during the 2020-21 school year.
Washington State WCAS Testing 2019-2020
As of March 23, 2020, OSPI has removed all summative tests from the Test Administration system; summative tests cannot be administered to students while schools remain closed. OSPI plans to ensure the online test administration platform for the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) will be open Monday, April 27 through Friday, June 5.
SAT 2025-26
SAT
2025 Fall SAT School Day Exam Registration Information
The optional SAT School Day exam is scheduled for WHS seniors on Tuesday, October 7 at Woodinville High School.
- Seniors need to register at this link: https://www.regismart.net/#/login
- UPDATE 09/22/2025: ***REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE WHS OCT. 7TH EXAM***
- Registration is open now!
- Limited spaces available. Registration will close when spaces are filled or September 19th, whichever comes first.
- Must register for your home school exam date (October 7)
- The exam fee is $65.00
Other SAT Exam Opportunities
SAT exams are also administered several times per year at other locations outside of the Northshore School District (usually on a Saturday). Students will need to establish a College Board account before they can register for these tests. It is important the student registers with their own account, not a parent's account. Creating an account takes about 30 minutes. This is the same account you will use if you are registering for an AP test.
These tests fill up quickly so we recommend that if you want to test at a convenient location that you sign up for the SAT early. Otherwise, you might end up taking the test at a location farther away. Registration and further information about the SAT can be found at www.sat.collegeboard.org. Or by contacting your student's counselor.
SAT Testing Resources
In addition to a students GPA, course selections, and involvement in extracurricular activities, 4-year colleges and universities typically take a solid look at how students do on either the SAT or ACT when making admission decisions.
- College admissions offices see this, understand this, and are adjusting accordingly by evaluating admissions requirements using a holistic review process.
- Remember to consult the Admissions websites of the colleges you are considering for up-to-date admissions requirements.
If you are able to and/or choose to register for an ACT or SAT test, you will need the Woodinville High School CEEB Code: 481598.
State Graduation ELA/Math Pathway
When meeting the score requirement, the SAT or ACT also can also be used to meet the ELA and/or Math state graduation requirement. Reach out to your counselor for details!
TEST-OPTIONAL MEANS TEST-OPTIONAL
Per NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling), the COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty among students and families about nearly all aspects of the college admission process, including the role of standardized testing.
Due to previous cancellations of SAT and ACT testing dates, more than 1,450 US colleges and universities announced they are moving to a test-optional policy, and more will surely follow.
Learn more on the NACAC website.
Class of 2022 & Beyond: Test Optional Information from Washington Student Achievement Council.
For a list of out of state colleges/universities that are test optional please visit fairtest.org.
ACT
2025 ACT Exam Practice
Each year our Junior Class officers organize practice ACT and SAT exams proctored by Huntington Learning Center (Canyon Park).
All proceeds will be donated by Huntington to support reducing the cost of Prom & Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2027!
ACT Testing Resources
In addition to a students GPA, course selections, and involvement in extracurricular activities, 4-year colleges and universities typically take a solid look at how students do on either the SAT or ACT when making admission decisions. In light of COVID-19, students nationwide are facing the same obstacles regarding SAT and/or ACT test cancellations and alternate testing availability. We want to highlight the following:
- College admissions offices see this, understand this, and are adjusting accordingly by evaluating admissions requirements using a holistic review process.
- Remember to consult the Admissions websites of the colleges you are considering for up-to-date admissions requirements.
If you are able to and/or choose to register for an ACT or SAT test, you will need the Woodinville High School CEEB Code: 481598.
State Graduation ELA/Math Pathway
When meeting the score requirement, the SAT or ACT also can also be used to meet the ELA and/or Math state graduation requirement. Reach out to your counselor for details!
ACT (American College Testing)
Information, including registering for the ACT, can be found at www.actstudent.org.
Learn about:
TEST-OPTIONAL MEANS TEST-OPTIONAL
Per NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling), the COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty among students and families about nearly all aspects of the college admission process, including the role of standardized testing.
Due to previous cancellations of SAT and ACT testing dates, more than 1,450 US colleges and universities announced they are moving to a test-optional policy, and more will surely follow.
Learn more on the NACAC website.
Class of 2022 & Beyond: Test Optional Information from Washington Student Achievement Council.
For a list of out of state colleges/universities that are test optional please visit fairtest.org.
PSAT/NMSQT 2025-26
PSAT/NMSQT 2025-26
Fall 2025 PSAT
The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled for all WHS juniors on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 on-site during the school day. (Sophomores will be on an opt-in basis. See registration link below) The PSAT serves as a practice for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The PSAT/NMSQT is being administered digitally in line with the now digital SAT. Learn more about when the digital SAT will launch here.
- All WHS juniors are scheduled to participate, no registration required.
- Sophomores need to register at this link: https://www.regismart.net/#/login
- UPDATE 09/22/2025: ***REGISTRATION FOR 10TH GRADERS IS FULL***
- Registration is open now!
- Please create an account only if you have not created one previously.
- Must register for your home school exam date (October 7)
- Limited spaces available. Registration will close when spaces are filled or September 19th, whichever comes first.
- The exam fee is $20.00
Juniors: The fee will populate to all junior TouchBase accounts by Wednesday, August 20. The fee is due Friday, September 12. (11th graders see below for fee waiver information.)
Non-WHS and/or Homeschooled Students: Non-WHS and/or homeschooled students interested in taking the PSAT should email Damen Schuneman dschuneman@nsd.org to inquiry about taking the exam through the district.
Process for requesting PSAT accommodations
It is important to note: College Board, the governing body of the PSAT and SAT, approves testing accommodations for students on an IEP or 504 Plan, not the Northshore School District. Also please note that this process can take up to 7 weeks.
Learn more on the College Board website.
Please contact your student's counselor after August 21, 2025 if you have questions about PSAT accommodations. Parents can begin the formal request process by obtaining an accommodations application packet by visiting www.collegeboard.org. In addition, parents must submit a copy of their student’s most recent special education evaluation or testing results within the last three years, along with information about how testing accommodations were accessed in classroom testing situations over the last four months.
Information regarding accommodations for students on an IEP or 504 Plan
Parents of students on an IEP or 504 Plan with specific testing accommodations have three options for the PSAT. It is important to note that testing accommodations for the PSAT are limited to providing additional time for completing the test, and taking the PSAT in a smaller group setting. Students on an IEP or 504 Plan can take the PSAT without accommodations, since it is a low stakes test. This gives students an opportunity to assess whether or not they will need accommodations when taking the SAT for college admissions. Please review the College Board's Requesting Accommodations Through the School link for more information.
Please note our SSD Coordinator, My Tang, can be reached by email at mtang@nsd.org.
*Fee Waiver Information for Eleventh Graders
Eleventh graders qualify for fee waivers if they meet any of the conditions outlined below. Eleventh graders eligible for a fee waiver contact their counselor.
You’re eligible if one or more of these descriptions apply to you:
- You’re enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
- Your family's annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
- You're enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families, for example, TRIO programs like Upward Bound.
- Your family receives public assistance.
- You’re homeless or live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
- You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.
WINTER 2025 PSAT - Hosted by the Junior Class
Each year our Junior Class officers organize practice SAT and/or ACT exams proctored by Huntington Learning Center (Canyon Park).
The 2025-26 school year PSAT hosted by the Class of 2027 will be held on Wednesday, November 19th after school in the WHS Library.
Pre-register at this link.
Day of Registration opens at 2:00pm. Test begins promptly at 2:30pm.
The test fee is $30 and must be paid the day of with cash or check made payable to Huntington Learning Center.
- Personal calculators are allowed but not required.
- $30 Cash or check or check made payable to Huntington Learning Center
- Charged, school issued Chromebook.
***Note: Students wishing to take the ACT for the same fee of $30 at our Canyon Park center can make arrangements to do so on a different date by calling 425-368-2300.
All proceeds will be donated by Huntington to support reducing the cost of Prom & Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2027!
PSAT/NMSQT 2024-25 Test Score Review
World Language Competency Testing 2025-26
World Language Competency Testing - 2025-262025-26 World Language Competency Testing (WLCT) for WHS students will take place on
Tuesday, December 2 at the WHS Library.
Registration will take place October 24th - November 7th.
Please see registration steps below.
The Northshore School District offers students the opportunity to earn high school credit in a World Language by demonstrating proficiency through the World Language Competency Test (WLCT). Students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency may also qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma. The WLCT consists of two parts: a written test and a spoken test. All students who register will first take the written test. If you score high enough on the written test, we will schedule you to move on to the spoken (verbal) test. At that point, you will be able to register and pay for the second test. The cost for the written test is $80. If you qualify for the speaking test, there is an additional $80 fee. Both fees are paid through TouchBase. Fees will automatically waive for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals and who have provided consent to share their status for fee waivers, but they must still complete all registration steps, including initiating payment either through the bookkeeper or in TouchBase. Please note that there will be only one test date for the written test at each school. If you do not show up for your scheduled test, your fee will be forfeited. If you are ill or have a scheduling conflict, you must notify the test coordinator within 48 hours of your scheduled test date in order to be eligible for a refund. To register for the WLCT please complete the following steps in order:
Students who register but do not submit payment by 5:00 PM on November 7, will not be eligible to take the exam. All of this information can be found on the NSD World Language Competency Test website. It's also easy to find the WLCT website from the district main page. Click In Our Schools / Assessment / World Language Competency Test or use the shortcut URL www.nsd.org/wlct.
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