Getting to Graduation
October 3, 2014
Assessment Requirements
Assessment Requirements for Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) / High School Diploma
Subject
Classes of 2013 & 2014
Classes of 2015 & 2016
Classes of 2017 & 2018
English Language Arts
Reading and
Writing HSPEs*
Reading and Writing
HSPEs*
- OR10th-grade ELA Exit Exam
based on the Common
Core**
- OR11th-grade Smarter
Balanced ELA Test**
10th-grade ELA Exit Exam
based on the Common Core
11th-grade Smarter
- ORBalanced ELA Test
11th-grade Smarter
Balanced ELA Test
Math
Algebra I/Integrated Math 1 EOC
- ORGeometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 - ORAlgebra 1/Integrated Math 1 EOC Exit Exam based on the
EOC
11th-grade Smarter
Common Core**
- ORBalanced Math Test
Geometry/Integrated Math 2 - ORGeometry/Integrated Math 2 EOC Exit Exam based on
EOC
the Common Core**
- OR11th-grade Smarter Balanced Math Test**
Science
Biology EOC
- ORComprehensive NGSS Test***
Class of 2019
Graduation Requirements, Class of
2015
• Successful completion of a minimum of twenty-three credits.
• Successful completion of courses required by state statute,
those required by State Board of Education Rules and
Regulations and those required by the Board of Directors of the
Kent School District.
• Successful completion of a culminating project
• Successful establishment of a high school + educational plan
(13th year)
• Demonstration of proficiency on the reading, writing, math, and
science standards on the required high school statewide
assessment or an appropriate alternative assessment.
Washington State History
Through the Class of 2015, students must complete a
course in Washington State History.
• Any student who transfers from another state
having already studied that state’s history will not
be required to complete Washington State History.
Washington State History
• A student may complete Washington State History in
7th or 8th grade to meet the requirement but will not
receive the .5 high school credit.
• Alternative learning experiences to meet the .5 credit
requirement of Washington State History are provided
for students who need to meet this requirement.
EOC Exam Dates
END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
• Jan 5– Feb 6:
EOC testing window for Math and Biology
• Last 3 weeks of school: EOC testing window for Math and
Biology
HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY
EXAMS
• Mar 17–19: HSPE retake (for 11th or 12th graders who have not
yet met standard)
• Date TBD:
HSPE retake registration window
• Date TBD: HSPE retake (for 11th and 12th graders who have
not yet met standard)
Collection of Evidence
• Jan 28:
Deadline to submit Reading, Writing, Biology
and Math COEs
• Apr 29:
Deadline to submit Reading, Writing, Biology
and Math COEs (for 12th graders only)
• June 10:
Deadline to submit Reading, Writing, Biology
and Math COEs
AP Testing Window
• May 4–8: AP testing window 1
• May 11–15:
AP testing window 2
SCORE REPORTS SENT TO
DISTRICTS
• HSPE: May (grade 12)
• EOC:
Winter test: Apr; Spring test: Sept
COE:
Jan submission: Mar 25; Apr submission:
May 29;
June submission: July 24 (Reading and Writing), Aug
14 (Math and Biology)
Plan of Assistance
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Collection of Evidence
EOC Boot Camp
SAT/ACT
(All seniors taking SAT at KW on Oct 15)
Take EOC and HSPE