Progress Reports, Transcripts & Diplomas

In The Legacy & Leadership Collective, student progress is assessed through a variety of meaningful, real-world measures rather than high-pressure standardized tests. Progress naturally happens in the work they produce. We see growth over time—how long a concept takes to grasp, how consistently skills are practiced, and how understanding deepens with repetition and application.

Assessment of progress includes completed tasks, projects, discussions, presentations, portfolios, and observation of effort and engagement. We can also track patterns such as how something that once required significant time and support gradually becomes natural, confident, and independent. This holistic approach allows us to see true learning—measuring progress, mastery, and readiness—while honoring each child’s unique pace and developmental journey.

For The Legacy and Leadership Collective to remain accredited with WASC and be eligible to receive TEFA funds, Yes. 

The Western Association of Schools And Colleges(WASC) requires private schools to give students, grade 3-12, 1 test that is an ACT.SAT equivalent at grade level. This is simply a once a year college prep test.

It is the parents choice from the following list:

• State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
• ACT / Pre-ACT
• TerraNova (3rd Edition)
• NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)
• Stanford Achievement Test (Stanford 10)
• STAR Assessment 
• SAT / PSA 
• Classic Learning Test (CLT)
  …and several other norm-referenced options that Parents can choose from. 

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Norm-referenced tests compare a student’s performance to a national sample of students of the same age or grade level.
They answer the question: How is my child progressing compared to peers nationwide?

These tests are:

• Flexible and student-centered
• Typically administered once per year
• Widely accepted by accrediting bodies like Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Commonly used by private schools, micro-schools, and homeschool programs
   

Common norm-referenced tests used by micro-schools:

• NWEA MAP Growth
  https://www.nwea.org/map-growth/
• Riverside Insights TerraNova
  https://riversideinsights.com/terranova/
• Stanford University Stanford Achievement Test (Stanford 10)
  https://www.setontesting.com/stanford/
• University of Iowa Iowa Assessments
  https://itp.education.uiowa.edu/assessment/iowa-assessments
• Renaissance Learning STAR Assessments
  https://www.renaissance.com/products/star-assessments 
• Classic Learning Test (CLT)
  https://www.cltexam.com 

These tests meet the annual testing requirement for many state assistance programs (including Texas education savings programs) without forcing a public-school model onto students.

State tests like STAAR are criterion-referenced, meaning they measure whether a student meets Texas public-school standards for a specific grade.

They answer the question: Did my child meet state curriculum benchmarks?

Important notes:

• STAAR is not required for most private schools or micro-schools
• STAAR is not required by WASC
• Some families may choose STAAR voluntarily, but it is not the default in micro-school models

STAAR information (Texas public system):
https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar

Yes!  

These are often online tests!

Parents are partners in preparation and support — but the test itself reflects the student’s independent work, with appropriate accommodations when needed.

What parents may do (depending on the test and student needs):

• Read directions aloud (not test questions, unless explicitly permitted)
• Provide approved accommodations for students with documented learning need 
• Support emotional regulation (breaks, calm environment, reassurance 
• Assist with technology setup (logging in, navigating the platform)
   

What parents may NOT do:

• Read test questions unless the test specifically allows it
• Explain, hint, coach, or guide answers
• Influence responses in any way
   

These boundaries protect the integrity of the assessment and are consistent with expectations from accrediting bodies like Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which emphasize valid evidence of student learning rather than high-stakes testing.

Yes! Parents are partners in preparation and support — but the test itself reflects the student’s independent work, with appropriate accommodations when needed.

Yes. Legacy & Leadership Collective provides official academic transcripts for students as part of our accredited program. Transcripts reflect coursework, progress, and completion in a format suitable for high school transfers, college applications, and post-secondary planning when required.

Yes. Students who complete graduation requirements through Legacy & Leadership Collective are awarded an official diploma. Diplomas are designed to support students pursuing college, vocational training, or other post-graduation pathways, and reflect the academic standards and personalized learning completed within our program.