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Wayzata Public Schools key dates
Acceleration & testing out, Gifted & advanced learning and MCA dates for Wayzata Public Schools families, with the steps to take. Every date links to the district’s own page.
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Acceleration & testing out
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- –TBASummer test-in / test-out exams (math, science, world language)Spring 2027 registration dates TBA (usually opens March for HS, April for MS) · Summer exams; e.g. a test-in for Accelerated Math 7/8, Accelerated Algebra 2, Accelerated Pre-Calc, AP Chemistry; world language levels 1–4 test-out (90% to pass)Register for each exam online through ePay ($50 early / $65 late, nonrefundable; the Accelerated Math 7 test-in page says there is no fee). The page says the actual spring 2027 registration dates will be added later. Official page, checked Oct 19
- –TBABilingual Seal (AAPPL) testOpt-in tests Nov 7, 2026 · Feb 5, 2027 · Apr 20, 2027 · AAPPL test on iPad at Wayzata High School; scores in Skyward Family AccessOpt-in test for students in grades 10–12, offered three times a year. The district schedule lists the test dates but no registration deadline; see the WHS seal program page or the school for sign-up. Official page, checked Oct 19
Gifted & advanced learning
- –TBACogAT screening for new middle schoolers (Enrichment Seminar)CogAT windows Sep 28–Oct 9, 2026 · Jan 19–29, 2027 · May 3–28, 2027 (spring: gr 6–7) · CogAT composite 130+ or subtest 135+ qualifies a student for middle school Enrichment SeminarNo parent application. New students in grades 6–8 who score at or above the 87th percentile on FastBridge are tested in the next CogAT window. Contact your school's enrichment specialist with questions. Official page, checked Oct 19
MCA
- 135DAYSMCA reading & math (grades 3–8, 10/11) · spring 2027Testing window Mar 8 – May 7, 2027 (science MCA to May 14) · Given at school during the day. Each school sets its own test days inside the window.Every Minnesota public school student takes it: reading in grades 3–8 and 10, math in grades 3–8 and 11, science in 5, 8 and high school. No registration. Your district posts its test days on its website. MDE testing calendar
National tests
- 0DAYSSAT · Nov 7 testRegister by Oct 23 (late Oct 27) · grades 9–12
- 6DAYSPSAT/NMSQTSchool testing window ends Oct 30 · grades 10–11
- 13DAYSACT · Dec 12 testRegister by Nov 6 (late Nov 29) · grades 9–12
- 20DAYSAP exams · ordering deadlineSchools order exams by Nov 13 (later orders cost $40 more) · grades 9–12
Summer programs near Plymouth
- LHI–AHA Summer Research ScholarsUniversity of Minnesota Lillehei Heart Institute · grades 11–12 · Free
- Career Immersion Program (Minnesota)Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences · grades 10–11 · Free (scholarships cover program, meals, housing, and transport to/from a Twin Cities location)
- Healthcare Experience and Research in Oncology (HERO)Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center · grades 9–11 · Free
- Discover STEMUniversity of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering · grades 10–11 · Free (sponsored by 3M)
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