CAHSEE INFORMATIONA

L NIGHT

Welcome!

Tara Edmiston: English Language Arts tedmiston@emsofl.com

Kristine Quisenberry: Math kquisenberry@emsofl.com

Phone (661) 951-3646

SGI Introductions:

1. What is CAHSEE?2. When are your students taking the exam?3. Why this testing administration is so

important.4. Preparation Goals5. Preparation Schedule6. Ideas & Strategies for Success7. Additional Resources8. Important Dates9. Questions

Tonight’s Objectives

California High School Exit Exam A state exam that is mandatory to

graduate high school Tests concepts students have

learned in Jr. High and High School. Once students pass the exam,

they have fulfilled the requirement

What is CAHSEE?

Structure of the exam

English Language Arts (ELA)

79 Multiple Choice Questions

One Writing Task (Essay)

Topics Covered: Vocabulary Informational & Literary

Reading Writing Strategies,

Conventions, & Applications

Math

92 Multiple Choice Questions

Topics Covered: Number Sense Statistics, Data

Analysis, & Probability Geometry &

Measurement Algebra I Algebra Functions

Passing: 350

Proficient: 380

Highest Possible: 450

Scoring

All 10th graders are required to

take the exam in February

ELA: Tuesday 2/3/15

Math: Wednesday 2/4/15

When is the Exam?

Our Goals:

1. To properly prepare and support every student for the exam

2. For every student to pass the first time

3. For students to test as proficient or higher (380+)

4. To make prep fun!

Preparation Goals

Each student will receive prep for the CAHSEE

in both ELA and Math Students will take a simulated standards test

so we can tailor prep to YOUR student’s needs Students will work on their individual prep

beginning December 8th Official prep classes will run January 5th-30th Students will receive 5.0 credits for each prep

class if they attend and participate fully

Prep Classes

Classes are mandatory Attendance at the prep classes are

considered a regular appointment Grades will be Pass/Fail and given to the

AR teacher as the work for the month Consequences for missing a class and not

completing work are the same as with your AR teacher

Prep Class Guidelines

To receive the full 5 credits each student must:1. Attend EVERY class2. Be on time! 3. Follow all regular school site rules4. Complete work on time5. Pass all unit tests 6. Participate in class discussions7. Attend the 2 scheduled practices CAHSEE tests8. Show up to the CAHSEE exam

Prep Class Requirements

Each student will sign up to be on a

Team with a Coach for CaHSEE Prep in addition to the SGI teacher and their

AR teacher. We are all here to support students to do what it takes to pass

the CaHSEE in February.

Prep Class Schedule

Prep Class Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

9-10:30 Team 1: ELATeam 2: Math

Team 1: ELATeam 2: Math

10:30 -12

Team 1: MathTeam 2: ELA

Team 1: MathTeam 2: ELA

1-2:30 Team 3: ELATeam 4: Math

Team 3: ELATeam 4: Math

2:30-4 Team 3: MathTeam 4: ELA

Team 3: MathTeam 4: ELA

Participating in Prep Classes twice a week is not

sufficient to pass the exam! Here are some ideas that students should do to

properly prepare for the test:1. Come to EVERY Prep Class2. Study at least three hours every day at home3. Complete practice tests4. Complete all homework5. Sleep well and eat well the day of the exam6. Believe in yourself!7. Practice test taking strategies8. Ask for help right away when you need it.

Strategies to Pass CAHSEE!

Visit the OFL High Desert Informational

website for information about homework, classes, and schedules.

CAHSEE2015.weebly.com Visit the CAHSEE website for information

about the test, FAQs, and practice tests:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/www.khanacademy.com

Additional Resource

Important Dates

December 1st – 5th: Simulated Standards

testing

December 5th: CAHSEE Kick off BBQ

December 8th – 19th: ELA writing prep

January 5th – 30th: Math & ELA Prep Classes

January 10th & 24th: Practice CAHSEE

January 30th: CHASEE Bowl Celebration

Questions? Concerns?