Washington State Assessments
The Washington
Comprehensive Assessment Program (WCAP) is the statewide testing platform which measures student progress and tracks federal accountability in ELA, math and science. Measuring the progress and proficiency of our students statewide
is important because it helps ensure all public school students, no matter
where they go to school, receive a quality education that strives to prepare
them to be College and Career Ready citizens when they graduate from high
school. Washington state students are regularly tested to assess
their progress as they move through elementary and middle school.
The state legislature passes laws that determine graduation requirements. One of the pathways students can use to demonstrate post-secondary career or college readiness is passing the state assessments, or state-approved alternatives. A student's expected year of graduation is four years after the student enters the 9th grade. Click the “Graduation Toolkit” tab to view specific
requirements for our current high school students by graduation year.
Should you have questions or would like additional information regarding Washington State Assessments please contact:
Mr. David VanderYacht, Assistant Superintendent/District Assessment Director
Email: vanderyachtd@lynden.wednet.edu
Phone: 360-354-4443 x6120
Kim Olson, Student Data System Specialist/District Assessment Coordinator
Email: olsonki@lynden.wednet.edu
Phone: 360-354-4443 x6116
Please see the Teaching & Learning page for information regarding District Assessments. Click here