MCAS Information
MCAS Information 2025 - 2026
MCAS Grade 10 Dates
- MCAS ELA - March 24 and 25, 2026
- MCAS Math - May 19 and 20, 2026
- MCAS Biology - June 2 and 3, 2026
*Medical documentation will be required for absent grade 10 students on these days.
As of December 2024, MCAS scores are no longer used to determine a student's Competency Determination (CD) for graduation purposes. As mandated by federal and state law, participation in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing program continues to be a requirement for all students. The assessment serves several important functions in the evaluation of student achievement and school performance. Specifically, MCAS is required for the following purposes:
- All first-time grade 10 students must participate in MCAS testing
- Results are used for school and district accountability reporting
- Scores determine eligibility for:
- The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
- The Stanley Z. Koplik Certificate of Mastery Award
The state is continuing the Next-Generation MCAS tests for ELA, Mathematics, and Science (Biology) for grade ten. These tests will be given electronically.
We successfully administered the ELA test in March, and are planning for the upcoming Math MCAS on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. The math test, like the ELA test, will require students to bring their fully charged Chromebooks, as well as their chargers, to school on the day of testing. Any student having an issue with a Chromebook should contact the IT Department at Blue Hills as soon as possible to get the problem fixed.
On Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, we will be administering the MCAS Biology test. The Biology test will also require students to bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school.
For all MCAS sessions, medical documentation is required for any student who misses a test session. The documentation will be required the first day the student returns to school. Please call the attendance office if your child is ill on an MCAS test day.
We know this can be a stressful time for young people. We ask that on these days you do everything you can to be sure that your child arrives at school well-rested and on time. In return, we’ll do everything possible to provide a supportive and encouraging environment. In addition, we will provide breakfast and snacks. We will also provide lunch for any student who requires extended testing time.
Students and parents/guardians should be reminded of the following procedures:
- Testing will begin by 8:00 a.m. Promptness is essential.
- MCAS test regulations will be followed precisely.
- Students must bring their school-issued, fully charged Chromebook to the math MCAS sessions (May 19 and May 20) and Science MCAS sessions (June 2 and 3).
- No cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses or electronic devices are allowed to be in a student’s possession during testing. All cell phones and smart watches will be collected by the test proctor.
- No notes can be brought to the testing room.
- Students can bring materials to the testing room to work on after testing. The test proctors will direct the students where to place such materials in the testing room.
- The MCAS is an untimed test; however, the school day cannot be extended.
- During breaks and after testing, students may not discuss the tests.
Any violation of the above testing regulations will result in the voiding of the test and appropriate notification to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Department of Education; MCAS practice tests
https://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/testitems.html
If you have additional questions please contact the Academic Office at 781-828-5800 x2670 or email cwall@bluehills.org