Testing

General Testing Information

Odyssey’s testing schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year will be updated here as it becomes available in fall 2024.

State and Federally Required Tests:

State and federal testing is required at Odyssey. There is no ‘opt out’ policy. We are required to follow all state and federal testing requirements because we are a tuition-free, publicly-funded school. All public school students in Nevada must participate in tests required by the state and federal governments such as the SBAC, NV Science, and a College and Career Readiness test such as The ACT.

Required Tests by Grade:
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8: SBAC (English & Math)
Grades 5, 8, and 9: NV Science
Grade 11: The ACT

Required Tests by Educational Program:
English Learner Program: All grades, WIDA Testing
Special Education Program: Please refer to your IEP team for more information.

WIDA Testing has been concluded for the 2023-2024 school year. New students needing WIDA Screening will be contacted within 5 days of enrolling at Odyssey.

Optional Tests:

These are optional tests high school students can take to connect with various opportunities like careers and scholarships.
National Seal of Biliteracy (NSOB): This exam gives students the Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma, which certifies that they can work in 2 languages. Testing has concluded for the 2023-2024 school year.
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT): This exam is for 10th and 11th-grade students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Click on the link for more information. This test has been concluded for the 2023-2024 school year.
Advanced Placement (AP): These subject area exams provide college credit. Testing will take place the first two weeks of May 2024. Please contact Mr. Smyth for subject specific information. This test has been concluded for the 2023-2024 school year.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): This exam prepares students for careers in the U.S. Armed Services. Click on the link for more information. This test has been concluded for the 2023-2024 school year.