The CHS Testing Center (CTC) provides a quiet and secure environment for testing, meetings, and presentations. Throughout the school year, students will be going to the testing center individually or with their classes to take various school- and state-mandated online assessments. In addition, teachers may also submit a request to send students to the lab during classtime or study hall, to make up an assessment; staff members may also request to use a lab on non-testing days to facilitate meetings, host guest speaker presentations, or administer assessments.
Ability
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Motivation
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Attitude
determines how well you do it.
Contact Information
Dale Detton
RTI/Assessment Coordinator
Testing Center: Room 40
808-305-0780
i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments
Grades: 9, 10
Test Windows:
1. Aug 5-Sept 20
2. Nov 12-Jan 17
3. Mar 3 - May 30
ELA9, ELA10, Alg 1, and Geom classes
i-Ready diagnostic assessments are computer-adaptive tests that measure reading and math skills that directly relate to their grade level and national norms. Teachers use the data to answer questions about their students' learning needs and to improve academic success for all of their students. Personalized lessons are assigned to students in their "To Do" list based on their academic needs.
Results are also used to estimate students' proficiency on state tests and mastery of grade-level standards.
Although it is currently only required for 9th and 10th ELA, Algebra I, and Geometry students, any teacher/counselor may sign up to assess their students.
WIDA/Access Exams
Grades: 9-12 (designated as ELL)
Dates: Jan 13-Feb 28
WIDA Exams are used for screening and assessing English Learners to ensure they are getting appropriate supports and showing growth throughout their high school career. It is required for all ELL students.
For more information, contact ELL Coordinator, Holland Henderson.
ACT Plus Writing
Grade: 11
Date: February 25, 2025
2025 ACT Letter for CHS Parents/Guardians
The state-funded ACT test will be administered during advisory class to all 11th graders (by credit count in IC). It is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions.
The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college. Students are tested on the following areas: English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. The higher you score on the ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.
Test scores will be sent to students via e-mail and hard copies sent to their home address in May. An additional hard copy will also given to students in September the following school year.
Additional benefits:
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The state pays for the ACT your junior year (school-administered), so you are saving approximately $90
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Seniors, if you are not satisfied with your (11th grade) scores, you may register to retake it through the official ACT organization; test fees will apply: Register for the ACT
Prepare for the upcoming ACT Test:
Juniors1. Understanding Your PreACT Scores:
2. New: Preparing for the ACT Test--Overview, Test Tips, Practice Tests, etc.
For more information including practice tests, calculator policy, etc. visit: ACT Website
and the State Testing Website (Other Assessments section).
PreACT
Grade: 10
Date: February 25, 2025
The state-funded PreACT test will be administered to all 10th graders during advisory class. It will give students an idea of what the ACT will be like, and how well they will do on the actual test. Students will be tested on the same areas as the regular ACT, minus the writing portion.
During an advisory class in October, students are given their test results, answer key, and their used test booklet so they can review and prepare for the ACT
in February--see links in the ACT section above.
State's Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
Grade: 11 (Required)
Dates: April 2025
(Summative)
SBA Letter to CHS Parents and Guardians
Dates: Dec/Jan (ICA--practice)
The State DOE requires that all 11th graders take the SBA in ELA/Literacy and Math. The SBA is aligned with a common core of academic content standards and are designed to measure student progress toward college and career readiness.
Over 155 colleges and universities around the U.S. , including the University of Hawaii system uses SBA scores for placement in Freshman-level English and Math courses.
In Jan. 2025, students will have the opportunity to take the Interim assessment which will mirror the summative assessment. Teachers and students will use the data to address their students' learning needs and to improve their success on the summative assessment.
For more information about this important assessment, visit:
State Testing Website and navigate to the SBA Resources section.
Hawaiʻi Seal of Biliteracy
Grade: 12
Dates:
Application Deadlines:
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11/8/24, 3:00 pm
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1/31/25, 3:00 pm
Test Windows: Varies
The Hawaiʻi Seal of Biliteracy is awarded upon graduation to students who demonstrate a high proficiency in:
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ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi AND English; OR
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ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or English AND one additional language
Contact your academy counselor or Ms. Detton for more information and/or to help you apply for this program.
Resources:
State's End of Course (EOC) Exam
Grades: 9-12 Biology I (required), Algebra 1 and 2
Dates: May 2025
All students enrolled in the following courses will be taking EOC exams this year: Biology I (mandatory), Algebra I, Algebra II.
EOC exams measure student's proficiency of course content standards, inform instruction, and standardize course expectations. The Biology I EOC Exam measures proficiency in the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards, and the new Next Gen Standards. The Algebra I and Algebra II EOC Exams measure proficiency in meeting the Hawaii Common Core Standards.
For more information, including practice tests and other resources, visit: State Testing Website
and navigate to the EOC Resources section.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Grades: 9-12 (enrolled in AP courses)
Dates: May 2025 (Check the CCRC Website for more information or contact counselor, Eric Takemoto)
AP Exams are college-level exams which will measure how well students have mastered the content and skills of the AP course they are enrolled in. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits and advanced placement in college.
For more information visit: College Board Website
Additional College and Career Information
Additional information about other upcoming assessments, college visitations, and scholarships can be found on the CCRC Website