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!
In This Department
GMSD Assessment Calendar
Elementary Assessments
Fall 2024
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
aimswebPlus (K-1) |
TDOE |
Aug 26-Sept 13, 2024 |
Grades K-1 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE |
Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024 |
Grades 2-3 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE |
Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
September 23, - Oct. 1, 2024 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
September 23, - Oct. 1, 2024 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Winter 2024
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
December 2-10, 2024 |
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 2-10, 2024 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
|
aimswebPlus (K-1) |
TDOE |
Jan 7-24, 2025 |
Grades K - 1 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE |
Jan 7-17, 2025 |
Grades 2-3 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE |
Jan 7-17, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
Grade 2 Field Test |
TDOE |
February 10-14, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA |
Field test for TCAP items |
Paper/Pencil |
No scores reported |
Spring 2025
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
March 3-11, 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 |
March 3-11, 2025 | Grades 3-5 | ELA, Math, and Science | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
|
TCAP Grades 3-5 |
TDOE |
April 14-May 2, 2025 |
Grades 3-5 |
ELA, Math, Science |
Summative assessment |
Paper/Pencil |
Fall 2024 |
|
2nd Grade Assessment |
GMSD |
April 14-May 2, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA and Math |
Summative assessment for 2nd grade |
Paper/Pencil |
Fall 2024 |
|
aimswebPlus (K-1) |
TDOE |
Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades K-1 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 2-3) |
TDOE |
Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 2-3 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-5) |
TDOE |
Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Middle School Assessments
Fall 2024
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
aimswebPlus (Grade 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024 |
Grades 4-8 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Sept 23-Oct 1, 2024 | Grades 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
Winter 2024
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Dec 2-10, 2024 | Grades 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Jan 7-17, 2025 |
Grades 4-8 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Spring 2025
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Mar 3-11, 2025 | Grades 6-8 | ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies | Benchmark test that identifies standards that students have/have not mastered | Online | *Sent by teachers |
|
TCAP Grades 6-8 |
TDOE |
April 14-May 6, 2025 |
Grades 6-8 |
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies |
Summative assessment |
Computer-Based |
Fall 2024 |
|
TCAP End of Course (EOC) |
TDOE |
April 14-May 6, 2025 |
Grades 8-12 |
Algebra I, Biology |
Summative assessments for applicable courses |
Computer-Based |
Fall 2024
|
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 4-8 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
High School Assessments
Fall 2024
|
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 |
Paper/Pencil |
July online
|
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Aug 26-Sept 6, 2024 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A
|
|
Senior ACT Retake |
TDOE |
October 1-4, 7-11, 2024 |
Seniors |
English, Math |
College readiness and scholarship eligibility |
Online |
3-8 weeks after test |
Winter 2024
|
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 |
Paper/Pencil |
July online
|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Nov 11-15, 2024 |
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 |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Jan 7-17, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Spring 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 |
Paper/Pencil |
July online
|
|
Mastery View Predictive Assessment |
GMSD |
Mar 3-11, 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 |
|
ACT for Juniors |
TDOE |
March 25-28, March 31-April 4, 2025 |
Grade 11 |
English, Math |
College readiness and part of graduation requirement |
Online |
3-8 weeks after test |
|
aimswebPlus (Grades 4-HS) |
TDOE |
Apr 28-May 9, 2025 |
Grades 9-12 |
Reading, Math |
Universal screener |
Online |
N/A |
Special Populations
|
Assessment |
Required By |
Date(s) |
Participants |
Tested Subjects |
Purpose |
Format |
Notification of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TCAP Alt ELA and Math (Fall) |
TDOE |
September 9-December 20, 2024 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
ELA and Math |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
DLM Online |
TBD
|
|
ELPA 21 |
TDOE |
February 3-March 28, 2025 |
Grades K-12 English Learners |
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
Measures English Language proficiency |
Paper/Pencil, Online |
August
|
|
TCAP Alternate/ELA and Math (Spring) |
TDOE |
February 3-May 16, 2025 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
ELA and Math |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
DLM Online |
August |
|
2nd Grade TCAP Alternate |
TDOE |
March 10-April 25, 2025 |
Grade 2 |
ELA and Math |
Assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
Paper/Pencil |
August |
|
TCAP Alternate/Science and Social Studies |
TDOE |
March 10-April 25, 2025 |
Grades 3-8 and EOC |
Science and Social Studies |
State-Mandated assessment for students unable to complete regular TCAP |
Paper/Pencil |
August |