Testing and Assessment

Mountain Oaks Testing and Assessment requirements, descriptions and schedules are below.

STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) tests are given in the Spring to meet California and Federal No Child Left Behind requirements for public school funding. These tests are also required to keep our WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation and our charter school status viable. These tests are administered in a supportive and positive environment at all sites. The tests are given in a variety of subjects to all second through eleventh graders. Also, fourth and seventh graders take the STAR writing test in addition to the regular STAR tests. This year the writing test will be given on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.

Click here for more information about STAR testing
Click here for released STAR test questions
Click here for STAR practice prompts and grading rubric for 4th grade writing
Click here for STAR practice prompts and grading rubric for 7th grade writing

All high school students are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in the areas of English/Language Arts and Mathmatics as mandated by the State of California is order to receive a high school diploma. The test is given once in the sophomore year, and twice in the junior and senior years for those who have not yet passed. Once a student passes a portion of the exam (Math or ELA), that portion does not need to be retaken. Mountain Oaks offers workshops to help students prepare for this exam. For more information, see your Mentor Teacher.

Click here for more information about CAHSEE testing
Click here for Language Arts Released Test Questions
Click here for Math Released Test Questions

The test dates for the 2009/2010 school year are as follows:

November 2009, Grades 11 and 12
ELA Tuesday, November 3rd
Math Wednesday, November 4th

February 2010, Grade 10 Only
ELA Tuesday, February 2nd
Math Wednesday, February 3rd

May 2010, Grades 11 and 12
ELA Tuesday, May 11th
Math Wednesday, May 12th

Eighth graders at Mountain Oaks must pass proficiencies in math, writing and U.S. Constitution. These proficiencies are arranged through the Mentor Teacher. Workshops to assist students in these subject areas are held at various sites, usually during the fall. These exams should be taken in a testing environment. They are not “take home” exams.

PE Testing is state-mandated for 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students, unless there is a physical disability or other medical reason that prevents participation. It consists of the following elements: aerobic capacity (one mile walk/run), body mass index (height and weight), flexibility (shoulder stretch and trunk lift), abdominal strength (crunches), and upper body strength (push-ups). PE testing is given in the spring semester, usually at all three sites.

Per Governing Board Policy, all 2nd through 12th grade students will take the Edperformance computer based diagnostic tests. Sub-tests include: Reading, Math, Language and Science. These are standards based diagnostic tests that will help target gaps in learning, identify your child's mastery of California State Standards and track their academic progress over time. All students will take the Scantron EdPerformance test at the time of enrollment and yearly thereafter.

To take an Edperformance Test, click on either Reading, Math, Language or Science. If it asks you for a site ID#, type in 720-641-8096. Next type in your student ID#. (If you don't know your student ID#, you can get it from your mentor teacher.) If you have trouble getting to the test you may need to turn off any Pop-Up Blockers you have installed on your computer.

Click here to take an Edperformance test

9-12th grade students will take the Scantron Achievement Series Tests which are specific to the student’s current coursework. Achievement Series testing combines benchmark and end-of-course testing for high school students, to document individual student progress in specific core courses. Testing will occur three times annually for each core subject and must be taken at one of the three sites.