Testing Information
Testing Coordinator
Bobbie Tootle is the testing coordinator for enCompass Academy. Please reach out to her for any testing questions or concerns. She can be reached by calling the school at 912-754-2522 or by email at btootle@effingham.k12.ga.us.
Students at enCompass Academy participate in all State Assessments and many Local District Assessments and Benchmarks. Below is a list of assessments and benchmarks and which students/grade levels participate in each.
You can also view links to help you support your student. Please remember that testing is a time for students to show what they know. When we make testing a stressful situation, students do not perform as well. We encourage you to be supportive and encouraging during testing.
Behavior Support Students
GKIDS Readiness Assessment & GKIDS 2.0
Kindergarten
ECSD End of Year Progress Check
Grades 1 & 2: English Language Arts & Mathematics
Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) End of Grade
- Grades 3-8: All grade levels take English Language Arts & Mathematics
- Grades 5 & 8 also take Science
- Grade 8 also takes Social Studies
Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) End of Course
The GMAS EOC counts as 20% of the student's final grade for that course. High school students take the EOC assessment after completing the following courses:
- American Literature (11th Grade)
- Biology
- Algebra I
- US History
ECSD Benchmarks
Given 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring). Used to measure student progress.
Reading Inventory (Grades 3-8)
MAP testing for Reading and Math to determine student progress in those areas. We also use Amira for dyslexia screening.
Adapted Curriculum Students
Georgia Alternate Assessment 2.0 (GAA)
- Grades 3-8 and High School: All grade levels take English Language Arts & Mathematics
- Grades 5, 8, and High School also take Science
- Grade 8 and High School also take Social Studies
ECSD GAA
Grades 1 & 2: English Language Arts & Mathematics
Additional Assessments
ACCESS for ELLs