Assessment

2007-08 Assessment Overview

In 2007-08, Student Programs & Services Division will administer the following state tests in our court, community, and Cal-SAFE programs.

California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program

CAHSEE: California High School Exit Exam
Students must pass both Mathematics and English Language Arts sections in order to receive a regular high school diploma. Here are the test dates for the 2007-2008 school year:

	CAHSEE for 11th and 12th Grades: November 6-7, 2007.
	CAHSEE for 10th, 11th, 12th Grades: March 11-12, 2008.
	CAHSEE 10thand 12th Grades make-up only exam: May 6-7, 2008

For more information about the California High School Exit Exam, visit the Web site of the California Department of Education.

STAR Testing

May 20-23, 2008

CELDT: California English Language Development Test

Administration of this test of speaking, listening, reading and writing in English is given only to students whose Home Language Survey indicates a language other than English.

Students take the test during their first month of enrollment

High School Graduation Equivalency Tests

Our schools also provide opportunities for students who are 18 years old and older to receive a California High School Equivalency Certificate by taking a test commonly known as the GED, or General Educational Development test.

For more information regarding the GED, visit the Web site of the
California Department of Education.