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Testing & Assessment
TESTING
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
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. Check directly with college admission and program for updates.
- 2/3 of Colleges - 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.
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 Entrance Exams (PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT) | High School | Refer to testing organization websites for administration dates and locations. |