Each spring, students in California participate in the statewide testing program, which is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. The tests in the CAASPP System provide information to teachers, parents/guardians, and students about students’ progress and readiness for college and career. Students take the Smarter Balanced online tests for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. In grades five and eight, students are also tested in science.
expectations for students in ELA and mathematics and provides sample test items.
for the Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests Web page at https://login7.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V173/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=California_PT.
California has adopted new science standards and is currently developing assessments that are aligned with these standards. During the transition to new science assessments, students in grades five, eight, and twelve will take the California Science Pilot Test. The California Science Test (CAST) is an online test based on the California Next Generation Science Standards. All local educational agencies (LEAs) with eligible students in grades five and eight will administer a pilot CAST. The CAST pilot uses the current California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test delivery system and will only be administered online. Students will not receive scores for the pilot test; however, student participation data will be collected and reported for accountability. For information on the new science assessments please see the CDE’s CA Science Assessments FAQ Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/ngssfaq.asp. For information about the content, types of questions, and other targeted resources for the science tests, please see the CDE’s CAASPP Science Assessment Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/caasppscience.asp.
If you would like more information about the CAASPP System, please visit the Parent/Student tab of the CDE’s CAASPP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/index.asp?tabsection=3#ssr. Pursuant to California Education Code 60615, parents or guardians must provide a written request to school officials if they wish to excuse his or her child from any or Page 2 all parts of the assessments. If you have any questions regarding your child’s participation, please contact Mrs. Spickler at ext. 4006 or email me at mary.spickler@sjcharter.com.
Below you will find the testing schedule for your child. Please make sure that students are here for the days they are testing and on time. A good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast is essential to make sure your child is at their best each day.
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Use the link below to access a printable version of the parent letter and schedule for each academy.