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. 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 in 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. This test has been concluded for the 2023-2024 school year.