State Mandated Assessments

Dear Arrowwood Families,

Below you will find links to information and policies on Colorado state testing. Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is the main test used to assess the progress of our students and our school. Our faculty analyzes the results of these assessments to improve the effectiveness of our curriculum and instructional practices. I am happy to provide further details and perspective on testing at Arrowwood if you have other questions. Please contact the school office and we will get back to you promptly.

Sincerely,
Sarah Jane Harvey
Assistant Principal, Arrowwood Elementary

Colorado State Testing

If you are a parent/guardian requesting a paper version of the assessment, please contact Sarah Jane Harvey at [email protected] by December 1, 2023.

Arrowwood’s formal testing period will be during the week of April 1, 2024. TBD for the Testing Schedule.

Arrowwood Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. South High Public Schools also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records by email to [email protected].