March 4, 2022

Upcoming State Testing

Hello, Lynbrook 11th and 12th graders and families,

It is state testing season across California.

Quick facts for Lynbrook students are as follows:

CAASPP at Lynbrook for Juniors

• Which Tests: CAASPP English Language Arts & Mathematics, CAST California Science Test
• When: March 21-25, 2022 (click for schedule) corrected!
  
• Why: To evaluate college readiness and science knowledge and skills. California State Universities and many community colleges consider high marks on these tests among 11th-graders a reliable sign of readiness for college-level work. The scores are shared with
  
• What to expect: Practice tests here

CAASPP at Lynbrook for Seniors

• Which tests: CAST California Science Test
• When: Given during the testing window from March-April in Gov/Econ classes
• Why: It is a federally required science assessment.
• What to expect: Practice Test Site (Access the site and scroll down the page and look for California Science Test -Practice Test)

What is the CAST?

The CAST measures what students know and can do using the California Next Generation Science Standards, which focus on understanding the scientific concepts found in the Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physical Sciences. These standards integrate the Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts to help students understand how science works in the natural world. This is the first year that CAST scores will factor into the overall evaluation on the California Accountability Dashboard.

The letter below is from Superintendent Polly Bove. It contains important information about California state testing.

Dear FUHSD Community,

This spring, FUHSD students will participate in the state assessment system, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Details about Lynbrook's testing schedule are included in this link: Lynbrook HS 2022 CAASPP Schedule.

As part of CAASPP testing, current juniors will take the Smarter Balanced computer-based tests in English-Language Arts and math, which are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.  These tests are used to determine college readiness for the Early Assessment Program, and students will have the option to release their scores to the California State University and California Community College systems, as well as other colleges and universities across the nation. Students in grade 11 will take both the CAASPP test as well as the CAST (California Science Test). Students in grade 12 will take the CAST test only. 

Our goal is to have 100% of our students participate in their grade level tests this spring.  However, if you choose to exempt your child from taking the CAASPP tests, you must submit your request in writing to your school's testing coordinator (California Education Code 60615).  Your student's participation and best effort on these tests is important to our schools and your student's teachers, ensuring they are provided with critical information about our students' academic progress and our instructional programs.  These results also help us determine resources needed to better support our students and teachers.

Spring 2022 results for 11th graders taking the English-Language Arts and Mathematics tests will become available in late summer and individual score reports will be made available through Infinite Campus so that you can see how your student is progressing toward being college and career ready.  Your student may also use these results to qualify for recognition such as the Seal of Biliteracy or the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma as a graduating senior. 

Additional information about CAASPP can be obtained from your school's website and on the CDE's CAASPP site Student and Parents tab (http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca).

It is a privilege for us to teach the students of the Fremont Union High School District. We greatly appreciate your support of our students and schools. 

In partnership with you,

Polly Bove

FUHSD Superintendent

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