Pine City School District administers several standardized assessments to monitor academic achievement, growth, and preparedness for college and career goals. We are committed to improving student achievement by gathering and analyzing program, demographic, and performance data relating to state- and district-wide testing measures.

Some assessments are state-mandated which measure student attainment of Minnesota Grade Level Standards, school/district effectiveness, and student attainment of state graduation requirements. Other standardized tests given in the district are nationally and locally available.

• Provide evidence of student achievement and growth;

• Enhance student learning by informing and guiding instruction;

• Provide data for decision-making;

• Serve as accountability measures.

District Assessment Coordinator: Stephanie Lorsung l Email Stephanie Lorsung

Site Assessment Coordinators:

• Elementary: Brittany Lakeberg

• Secondary: Laura Yehlik

• ALC: Ashley Espeseth

• Vision: Jocelyn Rydberg

Technology Support: Matt Baker

Testing Taskforce:

Purpose: Establish collective ownership to ensure successful testing for all, specifically ways to engage students prior to exams to support their confidence, systemic logistics, and student and staff efficiency for multiple assessments.

High School Taskforce: Jeff Adams, Tim Coleman, Jena Dennis, Ryan Larson, Jory Magel, Ryan Stumne, Heather Sward, Kristin Unverzagt

District Test Security Procedure 2023-2024

Fastbridge: 2024-25 Local Assessment Opt-Out

MCA/MTAS/ACCESS: 2024-25 Statewide Assessments: Parent/Guardian Participation Guide and Refusal Information

Minnesota Student Survey (given every 3 years): Opt-Out Form coming 2 weeks before survey administration date