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Assessments

We use assessment data to tailor instruction and support your child where they need it most.

Required Standardized Exams

The state requires both middle and high school students at Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) to complete standardized exams throughout the school year. These include:

LAU follows state guidelines and procedures for all assessments. Requirements and content are based on the student’s class schedule. Exams are end-of-grade level comprehensive and cover general knowledge in each subject category. 

Students must take assessments in their local area with an authorized proctor present. To help with this, LAU staff travel throughout the state to administer and proctor exams. Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided for examinees at all locations. 

To see the dates and locations for each exam, please review our Assessment Schedule. This document also includes details and resources to help your student prepare.

Note: RISE and Aspire+ tests are administered virtually. Students may need to travel to a neighboring city to complete the ACT and WIDA exams.

 

Williamsburg Assessments

Students in grades 6–11 complete Williamsburg's STAR benchmark assessments three times a year: before school starts, at the beginning of the winter semester, and at the end of the school year. These assessments take place in the LAU Hub course in Canvas, our online learning platform, and help mentors understand how best to support each student.

Note: Students in grade 12 are excused.

 

How We Incorporate Exams and Grades

At LAU, assessments and grades are tools to support your student’s growth—not just hoops to jump through.

We use assessment results and course grades to help your student understand what they know, where they might need support, and how far they’ve come. At the same time, this data equips our mentors to tailor instruction, offer targeted feedback, and provide the right support at the right time—part of our commitment to Data-Driven Instruction, one of Williamsburg’s six Mentor Practices.

Rather than “teaching to the test,” our mentors guide students in using their results to build self-awareness and deepen their understanding of each subject. Together, these insights create a clearer picture of your student’s learning journey—highlighting strengths, surfacing areas for growth, and helping them move steadily toward mastery.

 

State Testing Instructions

In the weeks prior to State testing and exams, parents will receive information about dates, locations, times, and what to expect on test day. Please keep an eye out for messages in your inbox!

 

ACT Exam Info

Taking the ACT exam is a required state assessment in Utah. All 11th-grade LAU students are automatically registered to take the ACT, and registration and testing information are sent to eligible students during the fall semester. See our FAQs below for more details.

If your student chooses to complete the ACT, they will need the following codes when registering for their ACT exams: 

  • LAU ACT code: 450051
  • District code: D28365
 

FAQs

state Assessments 
ACT EXAM
 

Need Help?

For questions regarding assessments and the ACT exam, please contact our Assessments Coordinator.

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