Assessments
Hawthorn School District 73 is committed to developing each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. When considering academic growth, standardized assessment measures allow us to monitor students’ skill development and progress. As a district, we use the results of these assessments to inform instruction and curricular planning so that we may best meet the diverse needs of our students. A summary of each assessment measure and the grade levels of participating students is provided in our Hawthorn District #73 Assessment Guide.
Administration Dates
Administration of standardized assessment measures occurs throughout the year. Specific dates will be shared by each school's principal. An overview of our assessment dates is located in the Hawthorn District #73 Assessment Guide.
Sharing of Assessment Results
The PowerSchool Parent Portal allows us to digitally share standardized assessment reports with our middle and elementary school families. Digital distribution of these reports reflects a more secure and private method of communication, is environmentally friendly, and provides families with easy, anytime access to their child’s assessment results. Please click here for instructions on viewing assessments results in PowerSchool.
Additional Assessment Information
- NWEA MAP (2nd-8th Grades) Practice Tests
- Illinois Assessment of Readiness (3rd-8th Grades) Practice Tests
- Illinois Science Assessment (5th & 8th Grades) Practice Tests
Standardized assessments are only one indicator of how well our students are performing academically. We also consider our students’ progress in daily learning activities, special projects, and classroom-based assessment measures to develop a more complete picture. In addition, Hawthorn District #73 strongly values the growth and development of the whole child. Student attendance, participation in athletics and other extracurricular programs, involvement in the fine and performing arts, service-learning efforts, and other positive contributions to our school and district community are all essential components of our students’ learning in Hawthorn District #73.