August 26, 2021
Dear Parent or Guardian,
In the spring of 2021, the PEAKS state summative assessment for English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science was administered. PEAKS is short for the Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools.
Student reports are available through the Power School Parent Portal. If you would like a hard copy of the student report, you may request one from your school.
PEAKS is one part of the overall picture about how our students and schools succeed. KPBSD focuses on continual improvement, creating lifelong learners, and believes the emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking will make a significant, positive difference in students’ lives. I encourage you to talk with your student’s teacher about the results on these assessments, learn the overall picture about how your student is doing in school, and discover ways to help your student succeed.
Parents/guardians have the authority to object to any assessment that is used for accountability purposes, or tests required by the State. The Assessment Withdrawal form must be completed annually and submitted to the school. The form can be found at the following link: https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/kpbsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B9ZSCY71D24A
You can find parent resources on the Alaska Department of Education PEAKS webpage: https://education.alaska.gov/assessments/peaks to assist you in understanding these state evaluations. You can find your school’s designation on the Department of Education’s website as well: https://education.alaska.gov/akaccountability