Germantown
Municipal School District
Assessment Calendar
"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it."
– Lord Kelvin
Stay informed with our Assessment Calendar, which outlines the expected testing windows, the entities requiring each test, and their purposes. This resource helps families plan and understand the testing process throughout the year. For more details, visit our Assessments page to access a handy glossary and learn more about the assessments themselves!
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GMSD Assessment Calendar
Elementary Assessments
Fall 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star | GMSD | August 11-September 5, 2025 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades K-1) |
TDOE | August 18-September 12, 2025 | Grades K-1 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE | August 18-September 12, 2025 | Grades 2-3 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE | August 18-September 12, 2025 | Grades 4-5 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | September 29-October 6, 2025 | Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | September 29-October 6, 2025 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Winter 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star | GMSD | December 1-January 9, 2026 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | December 2-9, 2025 | Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | December 2-9, 2025 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
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aimswebPlus (Grades K-1) |
TDOE | January 6-23, 2026 | Grades K-1 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE | January 6-23, 2026 | Grades 2-3 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE | January 6-23, 2026 | Grades 4-5 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
| Grade 2 Field Test | TDOE | TBD | Grade 2 | ELA | Field test for TCAP items | Paper/Pencil | No scores reported |
Spring 2026
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | February 19-26, 2026 | Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | February 19-26, 2026 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
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TCAP (Grades 3-5) |
TDOE | April 13-May 1, 2026 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Summative assessment | Paper/Pencil | Fall 2026 |
| 2nd Grade Assessment | GMSD | April 13-May 1, 2026 | Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Summative assessment for 2nd grade | Paper/Pencil | Fall 2026 |
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aimswebPlus (Grades K-1) |
TDOE | April 27-May 15, 2026 | Grades K-1 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE | April 27-May 15, 2026 | Grades 2-3 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE | April 27-May 15, 2026 | Grades 4-5 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
| Star | GMSD | April 27-May 29, 2026 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
Middle School Assessments
Fall 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star | GMSD | August 11-September 5, 2025 | Grades 6-8 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 6-8) |
TDOE | August 18-September 12, 2025 | Grades 6-8 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | September 29-October 6, 2025 | Grade 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Winter 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star | GMSD | December 1-January 9, 2026 | Grades 6-8 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | December 2-9, 2025 | Grade 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 6-8) |
TDOE | January 6-23, 2026 | Grades 6-8 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
Spring 2026
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | February 19-26, 2026 | Grade 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
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TCAP (Grades 6-8) |
TDOE | April 13-May 5, 2026 | Grades 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies | Summative assessment | Computer-Based | Fall 2026 |
| TCAP End of Course (EOC) | TDOE | April 13-May 5, 2026 | Grade 8 | Algebra I | Summative assessments for applicable courses | Computer-Based | Fall 2026 |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 6-8) |
TDOE | April 27-May 15, 2026 | Grades 6-8 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
| Star | GMSD | April 27-May 29, 2026 | Grades 6-8 | Literacy Skills | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | N/A |
High School Assessments
Fall 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Exams | College Credit | TBD | Grades 9-12 | Varies by AP course | College credit or placement eligibility | Online | July online |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 9-12) |
TDOE | August 18-September 12, 2025 | Grades 9-12 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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Senior ACT Retake |
TDOE | September 30, October 1-3 & 6-10, 2025 | Seniors | English, Math | College readiness and scholarship eligibility | Online | 3-8 weeks after test |
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PSAT/NMSQT
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Optional | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 11th graders for NMSQT Program, Open to 9th-10th graders to register for practice | Reading, Writing, Language, and Math | SAT Practice Test, Determine eligibility and qualification for National Merit Scholarship Program | Paper/Pencil | Early December 2025 |
Winter 2025
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Exams | College Credit | TBD | Grades 9-12 | Varies by AP course | College credit or placement eligibility | Online | July online |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | November 3-10, 2025 | Grades 9-11 (EOC Courses) | English I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology | Benchmark test to identify mastered and unmastered standards | Online | N/A |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 9-12) |
TDOE | January 6-23, 2026 | Grades 9-12 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
Spring 2026
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Exams | College Credit | TBD | Grades 9-12 | Varies by AP course | College credit or placement eligibility | Online | July online |
| Mastery View Predictive Assessment | GMSD | February 19-26, 2026 | Grades 9-11 (EOC Courses) | English I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology | Benchmark test to identify mastered and unmastered standards | Online | N/A |
| ACT for Juniors | TDOE | March 24-27, March 30-31, & April 1-3, 2026 | Grade 11 | English, Math | College readiness and part of graduation requirement | Online | 3-8 weeks after test |
| TCAP End of Course (EOC) | TDOE | April 13-May 5, 2026 | Grades 9-12 for students in EOC courses | Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History | State-Mandated | Online | Fall 2026 |
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aimswebPlus (Grades 9-12) |
TDOE | April 27-May 15, 2026 | Grades 9-12 | Reading, Math | Universal screener | Online | N/A |
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Citizenship Test |
TDOE | TBD | Grades 12 | U.S. Government & Civics, AP Comparative Government, and AP U.S. Government and Politics | State-Mandated assessment and graduation requirement | Paper/Pencil | Students will receive scores within 2 weeks of testing. |
Special Populations
| Assessment | Required By | Date (s) | Participants | Tested Subjects | Purpose | Format | Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCAP Alt ELA and Math (Fall) | TDOE | September 8-December 19, 2025 | Grades 3-8 and EOC | ELA and Math | State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP | DLM Online | TBD |
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ELPA 21 |
TDOE | February 2-March 27, 2026 | Grades K-12 English Learners | Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing | Measures English Language proficiency | Paper/Pencil, Online | August 2026 |
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TCAP Alternate/ELA and Math (Spring) |
TDOE | February 2-May 15, 2026 | Grades 3-8 and EOC | ELA and Math | State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP | DLM Online | August 2026 |
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2nd Grade TCAP Alternate
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TDOE | March 9-April 24, 2026 | Grade 2 | ELA and Math | Assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP | Paper/Pencil | August 2026 |
| TCAP Alternate/Science and Social Studies | TDOE | March 9-April 24, 2026 | Grades 3-8 and EOC | Science and Social Studies | State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP | Paper/Pencil | August 2026 |
Printable 2025-2026 Assessment Calendar
*This is only a draft document, and it is subject to change.