STAR 360 is a diagnostic assessment that gives insight into what your students’ strengths and areas of need are. It takes about 0.5 to 1 hour to complete in the comfort of your own home. There are three assessments: 

• • EARLY LITERACY:  Grades TK - K  only take this assessment

  • STAR READING & STAR MATH:  Grades 1st-12th will take both assessments. 

• For 1st-12th grades the Math and Reading assessments may be taken on separate days to give students a break in between assessments.

• Your child will be required to complete the assessment(s) within the first two weeks of enrollment and then again at the end of the school year.

• Instructions and login information for the test will be emailed to you by your HST.

• State Testing is to be taken by 3rd-8th grade and 11th or 12th grade students in the Spring

• Testing is done on the computer and is proctored by our local Heartland teachers

• The test will focus on Math and Reading for grades 3-8th and 11th and an additional science test for 5th, 8th, and 11th/12th graders

• The test is untimed though it usually runs between 2-3 hours and lasts about four days

• Practice tests will be emailed out as we approach the test date so that your student can become familiar with navigating the testing tools

• This is fitness  test is for students in grades 5th, 7th, and 9th

• Testing will be scheduled sometime in February-March, and you will be notified in advance with all the details

• PFT includes a one-mile run/walk, push-ups, sit-ups, trunk lift, and shoulder stretch

Videos for Each Activity:

• Shoulder Stretch (3:28)

• Trunk Lift (3:37)

• Curl-Up (4:54)

• Push-Up (3:30)

• Mile Run (4:08)