Pine Hollow Middle School
CAASPP Testing: May 17-21, 2021
Dear Parents,
As you know, MDUSD schools are participating in the CAASPP assessments this year. These exams have been reduced from previous years, but still contain the core elements: English Language Arts and Math, as well as Science for our 8th grade students.
Statewide summative assessments are required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to help provide consistent measures of student progress. These assessments are essential components of an equitable, valid, and balanced assessment system. They help provide actionable data for informing teaching and learning, as well as placement in programs and classes. All results will be publicly shared (with no student identifiable information) as well as your individual scores will be available in Aeries/HomeLink.
Below I have shared essential information and processes for you to access what is needed, as well as the schedule we will follow the week of May 17th. These are the necessary requirements to take the CAASPP from home this year:
- SSID: Your student needs to know their SSID (Statewide Student Identifier). This is a unique, non-personally-identifiable number linked to a given individual student within the California public K–12 educational system. This number must be secure so it cannot be emailed to you, but you will find how to access it below. (see below)
- COMPUTER CAMERA: A computer (PC, Mac, or MDUSD Chromebook) with a camera. Students must be on camera when the teacher is monitoring the sessions.
- SECURE BROWSER: A secure browser must be downloaded ahead of time. (see below)
Thank you for working with your child over the next week to prepare them for these technical requirements. I realize this isn't a simple process, so I appreciate your support. Please reach out to us if you have questions or need help with any of this. Best,
Ben Campopiano
Principal
Pine Hollow Middle School
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SSID Instructions -- IMPORTANT/REQUIRED
Instructions to capture your child's SSID, which is required to take the CAASPP:
Secure Browser Instructions -- IMPORTANT/REQUIRED
- Secure Browser Instructional Video (Available in English and Spanish for Windows and Macs.)
- Secure Browser Instructional Slide Deck
Important information on Chromebooks
Parent Support Videos for CAASPP
Parents Support Guide for CAASPP
CAASPP Schedule: May 17-21
- Click here / see below for the Pine Hollow Middle School CAASPP Schedule for May 17-21, 2021.