Assessment


2024-25 Horizon Test Schedule.pdf

California Science Test (CAST)

All students enrolled in grades five and eight will be administered the pilot test.  High school students will be selected by grade to participate once (i.e., grade ten, eleven, or twelve).  This new assessment is aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards.  The California Standards Test (CST) and California Modified Assessment (CMA) for Science will no longer be administered.


Practice Test information

www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/ 

State Mandated Tests


English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the current required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English.   

Additional information can be found: http://www.elpac.org/

English Language Development (ELD) Resources

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the FITNESSGRAM®. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.

Students in grades five, seven, and nine take the fitness test. The test has six parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers, and parents.

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST WILL BE MAY 13, 2024

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Email: Assessment@hcs.k12.ca.us                                      

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