| | Testing Calendar | 2014-2015 |
| ACT Test | Test Dates: 9-13-14 10-25-14 12-13-14 Last test to count for UC/CSU for Seniors. 2-7-15 4-18-15 6-13-15 The ACT is a college entrance exam. The University of California (UC) and the California State University (CSU) systems accept ACT in place of the SAT reasoning. Certain colleges, especially those in the Midwest, require ACT. There are 4 skill areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. | Registration Deadline: 8/8/14 Late Reg. 8/9-22 9/19/14 Late Reg. 9/20-10/3 11/7/14 Late Reg. 11/8-21 1/9/15 Late Reg. 1/10-16 3/13/15 Late Reg. 3/14-27 5/8/15 Late Reg. 5/9-22 Late Registration has a Late Fee |
| AP Exam | Chemistry Psychology Environmental Science Spanish Language and Culture Calculus AB & BC English Literature and Composition English Language and Composition Statistics Studio Art (Portfolios Due) Biology Music Theory Physics C US Government and Politics Human Geography French Language and Culture US History World History Participating in the AP (Advanced Placement)Program gives students an opportunity to take college level courses while still in high school. Bolsa Grande offers several AP classes. Each class will take an exam that schools worldwide administer in May. | 5-4-15 8:00am 5-4-15 12:00pm 5-4-15 8:00am 5-7-15 8:00am 5-5-15 8:00am 5-6-15 8:00am 5-13-15 8:00am 5-13-15 12:00pm 5-6-15 8:00am 5-11-15 8:00am 5-11-15 8:00am 5-11-15 12:00pm 5-12-15 8:00am 5-15-15 12:00pm 5-12-15 12:00pm 5-8-15 8:00am 5-14-15 8:00am |
| Benchmarks | Math World Language ELA/ELD Science Social Science | 10/29/14, 1/22/15, 3/30/15, 6/12/15 10/27/14, 1/27/15, 4/2/15, 6/10/15 10/28/14, 1/21/15, 4/3/15, 6/11/15 10/30/14, 1/23/15,3/31/15, 6/8/15 10/31/14, 1/26/15, 4/1/15, 6/9/15 |
| CAHSEE | 12 Grade 11th & 12th Grade 12th Grade 10th, 11th & 12th Grade 10th Grade Make Ups The CAHSEE(California High School Exit Exam) is a requirement for graduation. The test is made up of 2 parts: English and Math. Students need to score 350 points or higher to be considered passing. The first opportunity to take this test is Spring of 10th Grade year. Once a section is passed it does not need to be retaken, however if a section is not passed there will be several opportunities to retake the exam. | 10/7/14 & 10/8/14 11/4/14 & 11/5/14 2/3/15 & 2/4/15 3/17/15 & 3/18/15 5/12/15 & 5/13/15 |
| CST Exams | 4/27/15-4/28/15 TBD The CST or California Standards test, is required by the State of California and is given in all California Schools. | English 10th Life Science Make Up |
| Finals Schedule | 1/28/15 1/29/15 6/11/15 Seniors Only 6/12/15 Seniors Only 6/16/15 6/17/15 Bolsa Grande Classes Semester Final Test. | Periods 0,1,2,3 Periods 0,4,5,6 Periods 0,1,2,3 Periods 0,4,5,6 Periods 0,1,2,3 Periods 0,4,5,6 |
| GATE Testing | TBD | |
| PSAT | 10/15/14 This exam serves as the preparation for the SAT that students take in order to apply to colleges. 10th Grade students will take the exam along with some 9th and 11th graders. | All 10th Grade, 9th & 11th as space allows |
| SAT | Testing Dates: 10/11/14 11/8/14 12/6/14 - Last Date for Seniors to take the test 1/24/15 3/14/15 5/2/15 6/6/15 The SAT is a college entrance requirement, which assess how well the students analyze and solve problems. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800. The writing section contains 2 sub-scores. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. | Registration Deadlines: 9/12/14 Late Reg. 9/30/14 10/9/14 Late Reg. 10/28/14 11/6/14 Late Reg. 11/24/14 12/29/14 Late Reg. 1/13/15 2/13/15 Late Reg. 3/3/15 4/6/15 Late Reg. 4/21/15 5/8/15 Late Reg. 5/27/15 |
| Smarter Balance Testing (SBAC) | Tentative Date: April 27-May 15 Testing for all 11th Graders Nationwide. | April 27-May 1 English May 4-May 8 Math May 1-May 15 Make Up |
| SOAR Testing | Placement Testing for Community College – Test given at OCC, Golden West and Coastline Community College. | April 1 & 2, 2015 1:45-5:45 |