Whether a student plans to attend a four-year college, enlist in the armed services, or begin their career after graduation, DCSD is committed to supporting students as they take the next step in planning for their future.
In order to best support our students in their postsecondary goals, DCSD will be launching a week of capstone testing called Steps to Success Week for all DCSD High School Juniors. Steps to Success will be held this year from March 18th -22nd. During this week, students will take one assessment that matches their postsecondary plans and participate in activities to inspire them to plan for their postsecondary goals.
Steps to Success Week is sponsored in part by the Davenport Schools Foundation.
Please see below for more information regarding this exciting week!
Steps to Success FAQS
What assessment will my student be taking? | Students will choose one of the following assessments to take that aligns with their postsecondary goals:
ACT | College Entrance Exam
ASVAB | Military Entrance Exam
ALEKS | Math Readiness Placement Exam
WorkKeys | Professional Development Exam
When and where will my student take their assessment? | Each high school will have a designated assessment day during the week. The schedule for the week is provided below.
Monday, March 18 | Junior Assembly Day With Speaker Joe Beckman
Central and MidCity High School | 8:45-9:40am
West High School | 11:00-11:55am
North High School Auditorium | 2:30-3:25pm
Community Evening Event | 6:00-7:00 PM at North High School Auditorium, Book signing 7:00pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, March 19 | Central/MidCity Testing Day
ACT Testing | Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | 2815 W Locust St
ASVAB | DCSD Administrative Services Center | 1702 N Main St
Work Keys | Armory | 5300 W Kimberly Rd
ALEKS | EICC Belmont Campus | 500 Belmont Rd
Wednesday, March 20 | West Testing Day
ACT Testing | Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | 2815 W Locust St
ASVAB | DCSD Administrative Services Center | 1702 N Main St
Work Keys | Armory | 5300 W Kimberly Rd
ALEKS | EICC Belmont Campus | 500 Belmont Rd
Thursday, March 21 | North Junior Day
ACT Testing | Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | 2815 W Locust St
ASVAB | DCSD Administrative Services Center | 1702 N Main St
Work Keys | Armory | 5300 W Kimberly Rd
ALEKS | EICC Belmont Campus | 500 Belmont Rd
What is the schedule for testing days?
8:45am | Optional bussing leaves from high school
9:00am | Students arrive at testing locations (Please note: West students to arrive at 8:45am)
10:00am-2:00pm | Assessment testing (A school sack lunch will be provided to student who request lunch for the day)
**Students will be dismissed for the day following their assessment testing. If they would like to return to school for their final block class, they may.
Will transportation be provided to assessment locations? | There will be optional bussing provided for students. Busses will leave the high school at 8:45am and return to the high school at approximately 2:30pm.
What should be my student bring with them on the day of testing? | Students should bring an ID them. Students with health needs should bring all supplies needed to care for themselves while testing. Diabetics should bring a meter/continuous glucose monitor, snacks/juice to treat a low and insulin to treat a high. Sack lunch will be provided.
Will my student’s medication be administered at the test site? | Medications will not be administered at the test sites. Students who are riding a bus from their home school may receive their morning medications in the health office before boarding the bus. Students who are reporting directly to the test sites should take their morning medication at home.
What if testing is not appropriate for my student? | All juniors will participate in the assembly and are invited to the evening family event. Alternative plans have been developed for some students.
