Assessment
The Assessment Office is responsible for ensuring the fidelity of the following test administrations and delivering valid and reliable data to inform instruction that promotes student growth:
- Credit by Exam
- STAAR Interim Assessments
- STAAR 3-8, STAAR EOC & STAAR Alternate 2
- TELPAS & TELPAS Alternate
- PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT
- SAT School Day
- National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP)
STAAR Interim Assessments
STAAR
- Reading Language Arts and Mathematics, grades 3-8
- Science, grades 5 and 8
- Social Studies, grade 8
- End-of-Course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History
Grades 3–8 STAAR and the primary End-of-Course tests are given in the spring. Additional EOC opportunities are provided in fall and summer primarily for retesting. Download the assessment calendar to learn when your child will test.
STAAR Alternate 2
STAAR Alternate 2 assesses students receiving special education in grades 3-8 and high school who have significant cognitive disabilities. The STAAR Alternate 2 assessment window is March 24 - April 17, 2025 and includes annual assessments for:
- Reading Language Arts and Mathematics, grades 3-8
- Science, grades 5 and 8
- Social Studies, grade 8
- End-of-Course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S. History
TELPAS / TELPAS Alternate
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is an English language proficiency assessment aligned to the Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). This assessment is designed to assess the progress that emergent bilingual (EB) students make in learning the English language. TELPAS assesses students in grades K-12 in four language domains: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
TELPAS Alternate assesses emergent bilingual (EB) students in grades 2-12 receiving special education who have significant cognitive disabilities.
PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides first hand practice for the SAT®. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.
Comal ISD offers the PSAT 8/9 to all 8th and 9th grade students. These assessments allow students to set a baseline. Students will know their strengths and what skills they need to practice to continue to improve. PSAT/NMSQT is offered to all 10th and 11th graders to prepare for the SAT and provides an opportunity to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.
2024 PSAT 8/9 Test Dates
Homeschool students who reside in Comal ISD may participate in the PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT as designated by the student’s current grade level. Registration is required for Homeschool students. The deadline for Homeschool students to register is Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4 pm. Due to College Board's test ordering deadline and planning, no late registrations will be accepted.
Review the 24-25 Homeschool PSAT/NMSQT Letter
Register online: Homeschool Registration FormSAT School Day
SAT School Day provides an opportunity for high school students to take the SAT on a weekday in the comfort of their own school. Comal ISD will offer SAT School Day on March 11, 2025 to 11th grade students.
Learn more about SAT School Day
Comal ISD College Board Assessment Dates
