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San Dieguito Union High School District uses a comprehensive system of state, district, and local assessments that provide data on students to assist the decision-making process related to instructional programs and student supports. Enrolled students' academic records including test scores and grades are accessible to all students and parents via the Aeries online student information system.

For more specific information and details about the assessments, please click on the button below to visit the

SDUHSD Assessment Information Site

Fall 2021 college Testing Updates

Fall 2021 college Testing Updates

PSAT/NMSQT

Please visit the SDUHSD PSAT Registration site to register for the PSAT test scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021. The deadline to register is September 8, 2021. PSAT/NMSQT registration is open to grade 11 students only.

AP Exam Registration

Fall registration for AP Exams will be available on the SDUHSD AP Exams website from September 15, 2021, through October 15, 2021.

The fall AP Exams registration deadline is October 15, 2021 by 11:59 pm.

ACT & SAT September 2021

Nearly 90 percent of the Common App's members (900-plus colleges) did not require the SAT or ACT this year. Inside Higher Ed.com/admissions/article/2021/09/13
2/3 of Colleges - 1,740+ Accredited, 4-Year Colleges & Universities with ACT/SAT-Optional Testing Policies for Fall 2022 Admissions

For more information about College Entrance Requirements, please visit the SDUHSD College & Career page.

Spring 2021 College Entrance Exam Updates

1/2021 College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or optional SAT Essay.

The College Board announced on 1/19/21 that it is discontinuing SAT Subject Exams and will no longer offer the optional essay on the SAT in an effort to reduce and simplify demands on students. Students will automatically have their registrations canceled and receive a refund. Students can take the SAT with an optional Essay through the June 2021 SAT administration.

Please review the College Board’s recent update and Frequently Asked Questions about this change for more detailed information.

For more information about College Entrance Requirements, please visit the SDUHSD College & Career page.

overview ANNUAL testing

Test Name	Acronym/Website	Grade(s) Tested	Testing Window
English Language Proficiency Assessment for California	ELPAC	7-12	Annual Assessment February 1 - May 31 Initial Assessment July 1 - June 30
Renaissance Star Reading and Math	Star	7-12	Beginning of the year: Aug/Sept Midyear: Jan/Feb End of the year: May
California Healthy Kids Survey	CHKS	7, 9, 11	March
CoVitality	CoVitality	7-12	Fall & Spring
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress	CAASPP	7, 8, 11	March - May
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Part of the CAASPP Assessments)	SBAC	7, 8, 11	March - May
California Alternate Assessment (Part of the CAASPP Assessments)	CAA	7, 8, 11	March - May
California Science Test (Part of the CAASPP Assessments)	CAST	8, HS	March - May
Early Assessment Program	EAP	11	March - May, based on SBAC results
Physical Fitness Test	PFT	7, 9	February 1 - May 31 Suspended for 2020-2021 per Senate Bill 820. 2021-2022 information pending.
Advanced Placement Exams	AP	10-12	May
College Entrance Exams (PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT)	PSAT/NMSQT ACT SAT	High School	Refer to testing organization websites for administration dates and locations.