High School Testing

AP (Advanced Placement): The Advanced Placement program of credit by examination for college level studies pursued in high school. AP is a nationwide program administered by the College Board.

IB (International Baccalaureate): The IB program is an internationally recognized program which culminates in six academically demanding exams which may provide students with college credit.

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam): The high school exit exam includes English Language Arts and Math areas of testing. It is required for the class of 2006 and beyond to earn a high school diploma. It may also be used as one of two options for the SVUSD high school graduation testing requirement. Further information including study guides and released test questions are available on the California Department of Education website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
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CST: California Standards Test, a criterion-referenced test in the areas of reading, language and mathematics provided at each grade level to determine student proficiency in English language arts and mathematics based on the current California standards.

CHSPE: California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Students who pass the CHSPE earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma. Further information available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sp/.

CAPA: California Alternate Performance Assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities taken in place of the CAT/6 and CST. Students taking CAPA would not be eligible for a high school diploma.

GED: General Educational Development Exam is a series of tests that adults (age 18 or older) take to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate or diploma. Further information is available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd/.

CELDT: California English Language Development Test is offered annually to students whose primary language is other than English and who are not currently designated as proficient in English.


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