State Mandated Testing
Fall testing is not state mandated. Information regarding fall testing will come out in the family newsletter.
Because all state assessment has moved to a digital platform, CVHS must ensure that we have access to enough school-controlled devices to administer tests to all students. We will collect all school-issued devices by March 31, 2026.
Spring 2026 State-Mandated SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT 9, and CMAS Testing
Please mark your calendars for the following Spring 2025 mandatory assessment dates.
SAT School Day for JUNIORS- Tuesday, April 14th at 7:40am
PSAT 10 for SOPHOMORES- Wednesday, April 15th at 7:40am
PSAT 8/9 for FRESHMEN- Thursday, April 16th at 7:40am
CMAS Science for JUNIORS- Advisement April 7th and 9th
Students are automatically signed up for these assessments by the state. Families do not need to sign their student(s) up for these assessments.
Thank you for visiting the State Mandated Testing Website for 2025-2026. Please contact Grace Shea, Castle View's Assessment Coordinator at 303-387-9099 or ghshea@dcsdk12.org with any questions.
Spring 2026 Testing:
2025-2026 District Assessment Dates
State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian. Complete by December 18, 2025.
No more paper-pencil testing (except for accommodations) and eliminates optional SAT writing section — starts spring 2026. Accommodations could be:
- Have a neurological disorder (such as recent concussion), a condition that causes seizures, or another health condition that prevents the student from accessing the computer
- Braille/Large Print
- Adaptive equipment is not compatible
- Students with disabilities that prevent them from utilizing devices safely may meet this criterion
Spring Testing Schedule
