California's required statewide testing program consists of the following assessments:

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

The primary purpose of the CAASPP System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types.

CAASPP ELA and Math Score Reports are available online in Q Parent Portal.  (Science will be available in January 2020)  Instructions on how to access the score reports HERE. 

Understanding CAASPP Score Reports

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve.

ELPAC Score Reports are available online in Q Parent Portal.  Instructions on how to access the score reports HERE.

Understanding ELPAC Score Reports

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

The physical fitness test (PFT) for students in California schools is the FITNESSGRAM®. The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity.  Students in grades five, seven, and nine take the fitness test.

Parent Guides:

• California Department of Education (CDE) Parent Guide to Understanding CA assessment programs

• California Department of Education (CDE) Parent Guide to Understanding CA assessment programs (Spanish)
• SJUSD Parent Guide (Ukrainian)
• SJUSD Parent Guide (Russian)
• SJUSD Parent Guide (Farsi/Dari)
• SJUSD Parent Guide (Arabic) 

SJUSD assessment information:

• SJUSD Assessment, Evaluation and Planning (AEP) Homepage