Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 District Assessment Guidelines - For Parents

Sep 30, 2026

Guidelines for parents explain how Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 district assessments collect evidence of student learning, identify strengths and needs, and support curriculum and instructional decisions. The document outlines district test types and online or paper options by grade, specifies parent access expectations, and details testing procedures, scanning deadlines, and when district reports are shared. It also describes grading practices for elementary and secondary assessments, security rules, and requirements for special populations and accessible administration.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of District Assessments

District Test Types & Modes

Parent Access to District Assessments

Testing Procedures & Timeline

Paper Testing Procedures

Grading of District Assessments

Special Populations

District Assessment Test Security

2024-2025 DISTRICT ASSESSMENT Guidelines For Parents DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 Table 01 02 03 0405070912 of Contents Purpose of District Assessments District Test Types & Modes Parent Access to District Assessments Testing Procedures & Timeline Paper Testing Procedures Grading of District Assessments Special Populations District Assessment Test Security Purpose of District Assessments District Assessments (DAs) are designed to gather evidence of student learning. These assessments are used to identify students’strengths and weaknesses as well as indicate any curriculum, instructional, or programmatic implications. Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 yg District Test Types | | Mode | Elementary | Junior
High | High
School | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | District Learning Assessments (DLA) | Online*
Aware | | | | | TEA STAAR Interim Assessments | Online
Cambium | | | | | Literacy Module Assessments (LMA)** | Online*
Aware | | | | | Math Checkpoints** | Online*
Aware | | | | | District Interim Assessments | Online
Aware | | | | For the 2024-2025 District Assessments, Grades 3-12 will be assessed online either via Cambium system for TEA STAAR Interim Assessments or in Aware for Local Assessments. *Grade 2 will will have access to paper options for local assessments. ** Parent may request paper testing. Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 Parent Access to District Assessments | | Sent
Home by
Request | Viewable in Aware 1 Week After Testing | Viewable atthe Campus Upon Request | Secure Test; Not Viewable by Parents | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | District Learning Assessments ( DLA) | | | | | | Literacy Module Assessments ( LMA) | | | | | | Math Checkpoints | | | | | | TEA STAAR Interim Assessments | | | | | | District Interim Assessments | | | | | Office of Research Assessment , and Accountability 2024-2025 Local Assessment Team Testing Procedures and Timeline The DAs are administered within the testing window designated on the DA calendar. For applicable Grade 2 District Assessments, campuses will receive students’ test booklets and answer documents from Printshop one week prior to the start of the testing window. For eligible students, student supports may be enabled one week prior to the start of the testing window. Scanning answer documents into Aware should occur immediately after tests are administered according to the scanning deadline. District reports will be provided via the weekly Principal Communications approximately one week after the scanning deadline. Katy Independent School District 2024-2025 Paper Testing Procedures ( Elementary) Literacy Module Assessments and Math Checkpoints that are given via paper must have their data recorded in Aware through either the Enter Answer features in Aware or student directed transfer of responses into Paper options of Literacy Module Assessments and Math Checkpoints will be hand graded in accordance with the students’ work (see Grades section on page 12). Student data will be recorded in the online platform and used for instructional purposes only. *DLAs and Interims will be given in the same mode as STAAR for grades 3-5. the Aware Testing platform. Page 5 Office of Research Assessment , and Accountability 2024-2025 Local Assessment Team Additional Procedures Campuses will utilize district devices to conduct all online DA assessments. Emergent bilingual students requiring content clarifiers must complete assessments online. DAs should be completed during class time. DAs delivered via TEA STAAR Interim Assessments will adhere to the guidelines provided on the platform. It is best practice for campus staff to utilize the data asa resource to enhance instruction and provide appropriate interventions. Office of Research Asses

FAQs

What is the purpose of Katy ISD district assessments in 2024-2025?

District Assessments gather evidence of student learning to identify strengths and weaknesses and inform curriculum, instructional, and programmatic implications.

How can parents access district assessment information during 2024-2025?

Parents may receive certain test materials sent home by request, view specific assessments in Aware about one week after testing, and request campus viewing. Secure tests are not viewable by parents.

How are district assessments graded for elementary and secondary students?

Elementary: Literacy Module Assessments are a major grade and Math Checkpoints are a minor grade. Grades are not taken on DLAs, STAAR Interims, and District Interims. Secondary: TEA STAAR Interim Assessments are not taken as a grade; DLA grades count in the minor category.

Sep 30, 2026

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