Assessment Calendar 2026-2027

Bayonne Board of Education
N.J.S.A. 18A:7C-6.6 Compliance Notice:
This calendar provides required notification of all statewide and district assessments for the 2026-2027 school year. To be published by October 1, 2026.
📅 DATE KEY: F = Fall | W = Winter | S = Spring/Summer
Important Notice: This calendar is subject to change. While we strive to maintain accuracy, dates and events may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances or administrative decisions. We recommend checking for updates regularly and confirming important dates as they approach.
State Assessments
Assessment Subject(s) Grade Level(s) Testing Window Requirement Resources
NJGPA (Fall) ELA & Math 11-12 Oct 13 - Oct 28, 2026 State - Graduation NJGPA Parent Resources
NJSLA-Adaptive (Fall Block) ELA & Math ELA: 9
Math: 9-12
Nov 30 - Dec 16, 2026 Federal - Accountability NJ DOE Assessment Info
NJGPA-Adaptive (Spring) ELA & Math 11-12 Mar 1 - Mar 19, 2027 State - Graduation NJ DOE Assessment Info
NJSLA-Adaptive (Spring) ELA & Math ELA: 3-9
Math: 3-12
Apr 19 - May 21, 2027 Federal - Accountability NJSLA Resources
NJSLA-Science Science 5 8 11 Apr 19 - May 21, 2027 Federal - Accountability NJSLA Science Resources
Portfolio Appeals ELA & Math 12 Jan 4 - May 3, 2027 State - Graduation Portfolio Appeals Process
NJGPA-Adaptive (Summer) ELA & Math 11-12 Jul 19 - Aug 3, 2027 State - Graduation NJ DOE Assessment Info
District Assessments
Assessment Subject(s) Grade Level(s) Testing Window Requirement Resources
i-Ready ELA, Math & Spanish Reading K-8 F: Sep 8 - Nov 13, 2026
W: Jan 5 - Feb 26, 2027
S: Apr 5 - Jun 16, 2027
District i-Ready Family Center
i-Ready Literacy Tasks Reading K-3 F: Sep 8 - 22, 2026
W: Jan 5 - 19, 2027
District i-Ready Resources
i-Ready Dyslexia Reading Screening K-3 F: Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2026
W: Jan 20 - 27, 2027
District i-Ready Dyslexia Info
LinkIt! K ELA & Math K F: Sep 16 - Oct 16, 2026 District LinkIt! Platform
LinkIt! Science (Elementary) Science 3-8 F: Sep 14 - 15, 2026
W: Jan 11 - 12, 2027
S: Apr 9 - 12, 2027
District LinkIt! Platform
LinkIt! Science (High School) Science 9-10 F: Sep 21 - 22, 2026
W: Jan 11 - 12, 2027
S: Mar 15 - 16, 2027
District LinkIt! Platform
ImgLrn (Elementary) ELA & Math 8 F: Sep 10 - 11, 2026
W: Jan 7 - 8, 2027
S: Apr 7 - 8, 2027
District Imagine Learning
ImgLrn (High School) ELA & Math 9 F: Sep 14 - 18, 2026
W: Jan 5 - 8, 2027
S: Mar 9 - 12, 2027
District Imagine Learning
District Assessments (Elementary) Social Studies 3-8 DA1: Dec 2, 2026
DA2: Mar 10, 2027
DA3: Jun 2, 2027
District District Website
District Assessments (High School) Various Subjects 9-12 DA1: Oct 27 - 29, 2026
DA2: Jan 20 - 22, 2027
DA3: Apr 6 - 8, 2027
DA4: Jun 2 - 4, 2027
District District Website
Special Population Assessments
Assessment Subject(s) Grade Level(s) Testing Window Requirement Resources
ACCESS for ELLs English Language Proficiency K-12 Feb 1 - Apr 2, 2027 Federal - ELL WIDA ACCESS Info
DLM (Year End) ELA, Math, Science ELA/Math: 3-8 11
Sci: 5 8 11
Apr 5 - May 28, 2027 Federal - Special Ed DLM New Jersey
SEL (Elementary) Social-Emotional Learning 3-8 BOY: Oct 13 - 16, 2026
MOY: Feb 22 - 26, 2027
EOY: May 24 - 28, 2027
District SEL Resources
SEL (High School) Social-Emotional Learning 9 BOY: Oct 19 - 23, 2026
MOY: Feb 22 - 25, 2027
EOY: Apr 12 - 16, 2027
District SEL Resources
College & Career Readiness Assessments
Assessment Subject(s) Grade Level(s) Testing Window Requirement Resources
SAT/PSAT Math & Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 9-12 Oct 7, 2026 District SAT Suite Resources
AP Exams Various Subjects 9-12 May 3 - 14, 2027 CONFIRMED — official College Board schedule (see AP Exam Schedule below) Course Enrollment AP Student Resources
CogAT Cognitive Abilities K-12 Jan 19 - 29, 2027 District CogAT Information
AP Exam Schedule 2026-2027 (Grades 9-12)
Date Session 1 (8:00 AM) Session 2 (12:00 PM)
Mon, May 3 AP Human Geography; AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Biology; AP Italian Language and Culture
Tue, May 4 AP U.S. Government and Politics AP European History; AP Microeconomics
Wed, May 5 AP English Literature and Composition AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based; AP Physics C: E&M
Thu, May 6 AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based; AP World History: Modern; AP French Language and Culture AP Chemistry
Fri, May 7 AP U.S. History AP Macroeconomics
Mon, May 10 AP Calculus AB; AP Calculus BC AP Music Theory
Tue, May 11 AP Precalculus AP Statistics
Wed, May 12 AP English Language and Composition AP Computer Science A
Thu, May 13 AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Environmental Science
Fri, May 14 AP Computer Science Principles AP Latin; AP Psychology

AP Exams are administered over two weeks, May 3-14, 2027, per the official College Board schedule. For most schools in New Jersey, Session 1 begins at 8:00 AM and Session 2 at 12:00 PM. Late testing: May 17-21, 2027.

National Assessment
Assessment Subject(s) Grade Level(s) Testing Window Requirement Resources
NAEP Science 8 (if school selected) Jan 25 - Mar 12, 2027 Only if selected by the NAEP State Coordinator Federal - Selected Schools NAEP Information

Important Information for Parents/Guardians

Important Notice: This calendar is subject to change. While we strive to maintain accuracy, dates and events may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances or administrative decisions. We recommend checking for updates regularly and confirming important dates as they approach.