James Baldwin Elementary

James Baldwin
Elementary
Academics

Assessments and Testing

Testing Schedule at James Baldwin

  • Students need to be in class on time on their scheduled testing dates (all dates subject to change). Many tests start at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m.
  • Students should be well rested and eat a healthy breakfast.
  • Some tests may extend to the next day if students are not finished.
  • Special Education Schedule: Students with an IEP may test on different dates to allow for accommodations and supports such as one on one or small group setting, etc. Special Education students will begin SBA testing on April 22. Check with your child’s case manager if you have questions.
  • Please note that testing dates can change as the school year progresses. Teachers will inform families in their newsletters if any changes are made.

Learn more about the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)

Learn more about the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)

Kindergarten

  • Winter MAP: Tuesday, January 12th and Thursday, January 14th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd

1st Grade

  • Fall MAP: Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd

2nd Grade

  • Fall MAP: Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd

3rd Grade

  • Fall MAP: Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd
  • SBA: Week of May 10th ELA CAT and PT
  • SBA: Week of May 17th Math CAT and PT

4th Grade

  • Fall MAP: Monday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 14th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd
  • SBA: Week of May 10th ELA CAT and PT
  • SBA: Week of May 17th MATH CAT and PT

5th Grade

  • Fall MAP: Monday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 14th
  • Spring MAP: Tuesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 22nd
  • Spring WCAS: Wednesday, April 28th
  • Spring SBA: Week of May 17th ELA CAT and PT
  • Spring SBA: Week of May 24th Math CAT and PT