Summer Test-In/Test-Out

Students who choose to test into Accelerated Math 7 or 8 take a two part comprehensive exam. They will have two hours to complete it. In order to pass, they must score at least 85%. There are no retakes.

Students are notified of their score, but are not shown the graded test. Their transcripts will not be affected by the test results.

Consult the calendar to find a test date and time that works for your student. There are several options.

Please note:

• Students who successfully test out of a course do not receive credit for taking that course.
• Current 6th and 7th grade students who have been accelerated have access to all rigorous math courses. They cannot test out at this time. They do have the option of testing out of a course the summer after 8th grade.

Accelerated Math 7 Info Guide

Accelerated Math 8 Info Guide

Students who choose to test out of Intermediate Algebra, Accelerated Geometry or Algebra 2 take the NWEA End of Course Exam. They have two hours to complete it.

Passing Scores

• Intermediate Algebra – 85% correct on the Intermediate Algebra Exam 
• Accelerated Geometry – 85% correct on the Accelerated Geometry Exam
• Accelerated Algebra 2 – 85% correct on the Accelerated Algebra 2 Exam
• Accelerated Pre-Calculus - 85% correct on the Pre-Calculus Exam

There are no retakes. Students are notified of their score, but are not shown the graded test. If they do not pass, nothing is noted on their transcript. Consult the calendar to find a test date and time that works for your student; there are several options. Please note: Students who successfully test out of a course do not receive credit for taking that course.

Accelerated Algebra 2 Testout Info Guide

Accelerated Geometry Testout Info Guide

Accelerated Pre-Calc Testout Info Guide

Intermediate Algebra Testout Info Guide

Students who choose to test of Chinese 1, 2, 3 or 4 take a test consisting of listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. They have three hours to complete it. To pass, they must earn an overall test score average of 85%. There are no retakes. 9th grade students cannot test out of Chinese 4.

Students are notified of their score, but not shown the graded test.

• If they do not pass, nothing is noted on their transcript and they are registered for the class they tried to test out of.

Consult the calendar for test dates. Students who are ill or cannot attend a test date may email Allan.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org to discuss options.

Please note:

• Colleges recommend the completion of a level 2 or level 3 world language course (i.e.: 2-3 years of a single world language).
• Students who successfully test out of a course do not receive credit for taking that course.
• Students who successfully test out of a course are monitored for the first week they are in the higher level class. If they are unable to keep up with material they may drop back a level. Remember, this may be challenging, given scheduling and class sizes.

Students who choose to test of French 1, 2, or 3 take a test consisting of listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. They have three hours to complete it. To pass, they must earn an overall test score average of 85%. There are no retakes.

Students are notified of their score, but not shown the graded test.

• If they do not pass, nothing is noted on their transcript and they are registered for the class they tried to test out of.

Consult the calendar for test dates. Students who are ill or cannot attend a test date may email Allan.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org to discuss options.

Please note:

• Colleges recommend the completion of a level 2 or level 3 world language course (i.e.: 2-3 years of a single world language)
• Students who successfully test out of a course do not receive credit for taking that course.
• Students who successfully test out of a course are monitored for the first week they are in the higher level class. If they are unable to keep up with material they may drop back a level. Remember, this may be challenging, given scheduling and class sizes.

Students who choose to test of Spanish 1, 2, 3 or 4 take a test consisting of listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. They have three hours to complete it. To pass, they must earn an overall test score average of 85%. There are no retakes. 9th grade students cannot test out of Spanish 4.

Students are notified of their score, but not shown the graded test.

• If they do not pass, nothing is noted on their transcript and they are registered for the class they tried to test out of.

Consult the calendar for test dates. Students who are ill or cannot attend a test date may email Allan.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org to discuss options.

Please note:

• Colleges recommend the completion of a level 2 or level 3 world language course (i.e.: 2-3 years of a single world language)
• Students who successfully test out of a course do not receive credit for taking that course.
• Students who successfully test out of a course are monitored for the first week they are in the higher level class. If they are unable to keep up with material they may drop back a level. Remember, this may be challenging, given scheduling and class sizes.

Foreign language students may choose to earn a Minnesota World Language Certificate or Bilingual/Mutilingual Seal.

Please note:

• Earning a Bilingual Seal does not exempt a student from having to successfully test out of a world language class in order to advance to a higher level class.