CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
California public school students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) as well as satisfy any other state and local requirements to earn a high school diploma. This is a graduation requirement that is mandated by state law beginning with the class of 2006. The purpose of the CAHSEE is to improve student achievement in high school and ensure that students who graduate from high school can demonstrate competency in the state content standards for reading, writing, and mathematics. The exam is divided into two parts: English-Language Arts and Mathematics. All questions are aligned to California content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Content standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level from kindergarten through grade twelve.
CLICK for more information about the content standards covered on the CAHSEE
If you have any questions about the CAHSEE, please contact your Assistant Principal at your high school
or Marianne Hew, Coordinator of Curriculum Assessment, at 408-522-2291 at the District Office.
2009-2010 Designated CAHSEE Testing Dates
| English-Lang Arts | Mathematics | Administered to: |
| November 3 | November 4 | 11th, 12th and Adult Ed |
| March 16 | March 17 | 10th, 11th, 12th and Adult Ed |
| May 11 | May 12 | 10th Grade Make-ups Only |
| 12th Non Grads and Adult Ed* |
*12th graders in July of 2009 include the Class of 2010
Other documents:
Information Pamphlet (pdf) Information Pamphlet-Spanish (pdf)
What Kinds of Quesitons are on CAHSEE? What Kinds of Quesitons are on CAHSEE-Spanish?
California High School Exit Exam 2009-2010 YEARLY NOTIFICATIONS:
CAHSEE Web Links from California Department of Education
CAHSEE Language Arts Blueprints (July 2003)
CAHSEE Mathematics Blueprints (July 2003)
California High School Exit Exam: English-Language Arts Released Test Questions (October 2005)
California High School Exit Exam: Mathematics Released Test Questions (October 2005)
Preparing for the California High School (CAHSEE): An English-Language Arts Study Guide (2005)
Preparing for the California High School (CAHSEE): A Mathematics Study Guide (2005)
CAHSEE Web Links from San Diego County Office of Education
Help with the California High School Exit Exam
San Diego County Office of Education/Imperial County Office of Education
The BorderLink Project
CAHSEE Web Links from Santa Clara County Office of Education
Math Mentor – Take the Test
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