Testing Information
TESTING CONTACTS
AP & ELPAC
Truc Chau
APTS
chaut@esuhsd.org
SAT & CAASPP
My Nguyen
APED
nguyenmy@esuhsd.org
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
Formerly known as the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), The California Department of Education (CDE) transitioned to the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) as the state English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment in 2018. The ELPAC is aligned with the 2012 California English Language Development Standards.
It consists of two separate assessments: an initial assessment to identify students as English learners (EL), and the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and student's level of ELP.
More ELPAC information here
STATE TESTING
California state testing, known as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CASSPP) is made up of two assessments: Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) for ELA and Mathematics and the California Science Test (CAST). The assessments are computer based with adaptive multiple choice questions and performance tasks. The CAASPP results can help teachers, parents, and schools identify areas where students are doing well and where they might need more support. Juniors take the CAASPP in Spring.
More CAST information here
More SBAC information here
In order to take an AP test. You must complete these steps :
1. Fill out an order form (below).
2. Bring the order form to ST and pay at the School Bank (300 Building). Exams are $90 each or $5 each with proof of income eligibility. The income eligibility approval letter is required and must be attached to the form. To see if you qualify, complete the application at: Myschoolapps.com.
Santa Teresa payment priority deadline is October 18th, 2024. To avoid late fees and prompt ordering please adhere to this deadline. Any orders after November 15, 2024 will incur a $40 late fee per test from College Board. No orders can be placed after March 14, 2025.
3. A Join Code must be entered into student's Collegeboard.org account. See your AP teacher for a code. For tests that you are not enrolled in an AP class for (Exam Only) see Ms. Nguyen in Room 109 for a Join Code.
AP TEST CANCELLATION
AND REFUND
Email lopezm@esuhsd.org with the following information:
Full Name
ST Student ID #
The AP test(s) you would like to cancel
A refund check will be mailed by the district office to the address on file.
Refunds for cancellations after November 15, 2024 will be reduced by $40 by College Board. No refunds from College Board will be given for cancellations after March 14, 2025.
SAT & ACT TESTING
The SAT and ACT are two standardized exams that colleges use in combination with the student's transcript and application to determine a student's eligibility. Most colleges and universities accept both the SAT and the ACT but may not require it for admission. To determine if you should take the SAT, ACT, or both, you should check with the college or university you are applying to.
The ACT is not offered at Santa Teresa.
The SAT is available to Santa Teresa Juniors only and is free of charge. The SAT test will be on 3/6/25. Santa Teresa will reach out to Juniors in the Spring.
More SAT/ACT test information here
PSAT AND NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION
The PSAT is not offered at Santa Teresa.
More PSAT/NMSC information here