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TESTING

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

overview ANNUAL testing

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
Advanced Placement Exams	AP	10-12	May
College Exams (PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT)	PSAT/NMSQT ACT SAT	High School	Refer to testing organization websites for administration dates and locations.