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Student Education Records

Student education records are the property of the school. Examination of records shall be allowed only with proper officials in attendance. Education records shall not be removed from school premises without permission of the school principal. Copies of the records made by the school office for those individuals granted written authorization.

Release of the Student Record Information

The School shall only release information from or permits access to an education record upon receiving a written request form from a parent except in the following conditions:

• If a student seeks or intends to enroll in another district or a post-secondary school, the district shall not further notify parents or students prior to such a transfer or records. Parents and Students have the right to obtain copies of the records transferred under this provision.

• If certain federal and State officials need information in order to audit or enforce legal conditions related to federally supported education programs in the school.

• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully-issued subpoena. S.A. shall make a reasonable effort to notify the parents before making a disclosure under this provision.

• S.A. will charge $10 per copy for official transcripts.

Legal Reference: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, P.L. 93-380.

What Is STAR Testing?

STAR stands for Student Testing and Reporting. It is an assessment system developed by Renaissance and used by thousands of public, charter, and private schools nationwide. STAR assessments are short, computer-adaptive tests designed to screen students, benchmark performance, and monitor academic growth over time.

Unlike state accountability tests, STAR is not a pass-or-fail exam and is typically not used to assign grades. Instead, it is designed to be taken multiple times throughout the school year so educators can understand where a student is academically and how that student’s skills are changing over time.

STAR Test Format and Subjects

STAR results are generated from a computer-based, adaptive assessment designed to estimate a student’s current academic level and track progress over time. Because the test adapts question difficulty based on student responses, each child sees a different set of questions, allowing the assessment to measure a wide range of abilities efficiently.

Most STAR tests are typically completed in about 20–30 minutes per subject, depending on grade level and student engagement.

The three most common STAR assessments are:

Not every school uses all three assessments, and usage varies by grade and district.

Why Do Schools Use STAR?

Schools rely on STAR testing because it provides timely, actionable information that supports instruction. Educators use STAR results to:

• Screen students for additional support or enrichment
• Monitor academic growth throughout the year
• Group students for instruction based on current skill levels
• Identify learning gaps early
• Evaluate whether instructional strategies are effective

STAR results are rarely used in isolation. Teachers typically combine STAR data with classroom work, observations, and other assessments before making instructional decisions.

What Parents Should Know Across All Grades

Across elementary, middle, and high school:

• STAR is used to inform decisions, not to make them automatically
• Growth over time matters more than a single score
• Placement decisions are typically flexible, especially in earlier grades
• STAR works best when combined with teacher input and classroom evidence

A helpful way to think about STAR Renaissance is that it acts as an early signal system — guiding instruction and placement conversations at each stage, rather than serving as a final judgment of ability.

Across schools, diagnostic assessments like STAR, MAP, and i-Ready play a growing role in math placement decisions, especially when students are considered for accelerated or advanced math tracks. While these tests differ in format, they all aim to answer the same question: Is a student ready for more challenging math this semester?

Understanding where your child currently stands can help you choose the right next step. If your child is below standard, start with foundational math worksheets to rebuild core skills and confidence. If your child is meeting or above standard, try more advanced math worksheets and math competition-style problems to stretch their thinking beyond regular school practice.