Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires schools and districts to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) each year based on targets determined by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Schools must meet AYP in three ways:
During the month of April, students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade participate in a citywide testing program, the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS). This test shows how well students are meeting grade-level standards for the purpose of determining AYP. The test measures students' knowledge and skills in reading and math. Students in the 4th grade also take a composition test. Students in the 5th grade also take a science test. Parents and students will be notified in advance of the testing schedule. Please make sure your child receives adequate sleep, a good breakfast, and is present and on time during the testing period.
- Proficiency in reading and math
- Participation in the reading and math assessments
- Average daily attendance (elementary and middle schools) or graduation rates (high schools)
During the month of April, students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade participate in a citywide testing program, the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS). This test shows how well students are meeting grade-level standards for the purpose of determining AYP. The test measures students' knowledge and skills in reading and math. Students in the 4th grade also take a composition test. Students in the 5th grade also take a science test. Parents and students will be notified in advance of the testing schedule. Please make sure your child receives adequate sleep, a good breakfast, and is present and on time during the testing period.