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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.
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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 | 7-12 | 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, 11, and some grade 12 students | 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) | High School | Refer to testing organization websites for administration dates and locations. |