California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Summative Assessments and California Science Test
Parent and Guardian Notification Letter
Dear Junior and Senior Parents/Guardians:
As you may know, each year students at various grade levels participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). This year, your child will take the following test(s), depending on their grade level.
Grade 11:
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics
Grade 12:
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics
- California Science Test (CAST)
Testing will be conducted remotely during the academic day from Monday, April 5 - Thursday, April 8.
The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the CAST are online tests that measure what your student knows and is able to do. The tests include many different types of questions that allow students to interact with the test questions. The results of these tests help to identify gaps in knowledge or skills early on so your child can get the support needed to be successful in school.