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Assessment Programs LCPS participates in the Virginia Assessment Program and administers the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, state-approved alternatives to the SOL tests, Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs), and the Cognitive Abilities Test. Additional assessments are administered throughout the school year, as needed, for instructional program decisions. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) students in grades 2-8 take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reading and Math Growth tests three times each school year. The MAP test is designed to measure students’ readiness for learning specific content and skills and academic growth over time. In some schools, kindergarten and first grade students also take MAP Growth, select high school students will take MAP Growth tests in Algebra and Geometry. LCPS has established testing windows in the fall, winter, and spring. For more specific testing dates within the window, please contact your child’s school or teacher. MAP results are used by teachers to assist students in setting growth goals, to differentiate instruction based on students’ strengths/needs and to monitor students’ progress toward their growth goals throughout the year. MAP results are used by building administrators to identify the knowledge and skill levels of students in a classroom or grade and to plan for professional development based on patterns in instructional strengths and needs. MAP results are used by central office staff to identify program strengths and needs and to assess the implementation and impact of LCPS initiatives.
Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Conferences Report cards are posted in ParentVUE four times during the year for all grade levels. During the 2020-2021 school year, marking periods will end on October 30, January 15, April 9 and June 15. Parent/teacher conferences are strongly encouraged and may be scheduled through school offices or directly through teachers.
Phoenix Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) uses a secure, web-based, internally hosted application for assignments, assessments and grades called PHOENIX. Through this application, parents can update phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and emergency contact information. Parents are also able to view parts of student records, grade book events, communications from teachers and an integrated calendar of various class and school dates and events. Access to PHOENIX will be provided through an activation key code in a letter sent to your mailing address after your
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