The ACRE test is administered to students in grades 5 and 8:
STAR - Reading | STAR- Math | ACRE | ||
WHEN ADMINISTERED | Quarterly | Quarterly | Third Quarter | |
GRADES | First - Eight | First - Eight | Five and Eight | |
SUBJECT COVERED | Reading | Math | Religion | |
PURPOSE | Technology based assessment test that determines reading level for each student, monitors progress and sets goals. | Technology based assessment test that provides teachers interim data to determine individual needs and goals, monitor progress and mastery. | ACRE -Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education is administered to 5th and 8th grade students to determine faith knowledge. | |
OUR DIFFERENCE | Due to our parents and staff consistently working together, one of our greatest strengths is our literacy achievements. Our large library is well stocked with classic and modern books to hold the interest of all our students. Saint Agatha offers intervention specialists assistance and speech-language pathology for students K-8 who need more attention to reach their reading goals. | We provide the technology and classroom time for each student to participate and achieve mastery level. | Saint Agatha students consistently score high on the ACRE. Family and fellowship are the solid foundation on which our religious education is built. |