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Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.  \nYour child may be taking one or more of the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and/or Physical Fitness Test assessments. For school specific testing days within these dates, please look for correspondence from or contact your  \nstudent’s teacher or school directly  \n\n| .\u003Cbr>February 18 – May 15, 2026\u003Cbr>Make-up testing continues thru May 27, 2026 |  |  | September 28, 2025 – May 15, 2026\u003Cbr>Make-up testing continues thru May 27, 2026\u003Cbr>CAASPP\u003Cbr>California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for Science\u003Cbr>Grades: 5, 8 and once in high school (Grade 11 or 12) whose Individual Education Plan (IEP) identifies the use of alternate assessments\u003Cbr>Format: The CAA for Science is a series of four embedded performance tasks administered one-on-one at any time, in any order, throughout the year, shortly after the student has received instruction on the related science content.\u003Cbr>Standards Tested: The CAA for Science tests the Science Connectors, which are alternate achievement standards derived from the California Next Generation Science Standards. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| CAASPP\u003Cbr>Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics\u003Cbr>Grades: 3-8 & 11\u003Cbr>Format: Computer adaptive with a performance task.\u003Cbr>Standards Tested:\u003Cbr>California Common Core State Standards | CAASPP\u003Cbr>California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and Mathematics\u003Cbr>Grades: 3-8 & 11 whose Individual Education Plan (IEP) identifies the use of alternate assessments\u003Cbr>Format: Computer-based tests that are administered one-on-one by a test examiner who is familiar with the student.\u003Cbr>Standards Tested: The California Common Core State Standards through the Core Content Connectors | CAASPP\u003Cbr>California Science Test (CAST)\u003Cbr>Grades: 5, 8 and once in highschool (Grade 11 or 12)\u003Cbr>Format: Computer-based and includes performance tasks.\u003Cbr>Standards Tested: California Next Generation Science Standards |  |\n| February 2-March 27, 2026\u003Cbr>Make-up testing thru April 24, 2026\u003Cbr>California Physical Fitness Test (PFT)\u003Cbr>Grades 5, 7 and 9\u003Cbr>The test consists of five performance components: aerobic capacity, abdominal strength, trunk strength, upper body strength, and flexibility. |  |  |  |\n\nYou will receive your child’s results digitally through the Infinite Campus parent portal at or before the beginning of the next school year. Updates will be posted to the BUSD State Assessment Programs webpage at [https://www.busdk12.com/departments/education](https://www.busdk12.com/departments/education)services/instructional-support-services/state-assessment-programs  \nPursuant to California Education Code Section 60615, parents/guardians may annually submit a written request to excuse their child from some or all the CAASPP assessments. This exemption does not exist for the Physical Fitness Test. To excuse students from testing, a formal letter must be submitted for each student. The letter must contain the following information: date of letter, year of exemption, child’s name, grade level, list of all tests & subjects they are to be exempt from participating in and the parent/guardian name with signature. If you do choose to excuse your student from testing, please submit letters as soon as possible to your school or Barstow Unified School District-Instructional Support Services.  \nFor more information on California State Testing Programs visit [https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/](https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/)  \nSincerely,  \nJamie Fisher  \nDirector-Instructional","cbCaipyxZ9CzLQFV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipyxZ9CzLQFV","pdf",295609,"English","# Testing timelines and purpose\n## Available CAASPP and Physical Fitness Test assessments\n## Digital results and updates\n## CAASPP exemption and required letter information","[{\"question\":\"What statewide tests may my child take under CAASPP and the Physical Fitness Test?\",\"answer\":\"Your child may take one or more CAASPP assessments and/or the California Physical Fitness Test, depending on grade and eligibility indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Options listed include Smarter Balanced assessments, California Alternate Assessments, and CAASPP California Science Test/CAA for Science.\"},{\"question\":\"When will testing occur during the 2025–2026 timeframe?\",\"answer\":\"The notice provides school testing windows in January through May 2026, including make-up testing extending through late May 2026. It also includes a stated range for September 28, 2025 through May 15, 2026 with make-ups continuing through May 27, 2026.\"},{\"question\":\"How will I receive my child’s results and where will updates be posted?\",\"answer\":\"Results will be provided digitally through the Infinite Campus parent portal at or before the beginning of the next school year. 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