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Volume 2, Issue 1
August 2016
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Last spring, students across the state in grades 3 through 8 took part in the 2016 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), which includes the Smarter Balanced computer-based tests for English/language arts and mathematics.
In our school district, we see these tests as an academic checkup. Like class assignments and report cards, they are one gauge for us to measure student progress. Our teachers use information from all these sources to develop learning goals and design effective instruction for student mastery of rigorous academic standards. The August issue of our e-newsletter provides you with information about the CAASPP program and the 2016 results.
The Cypress School District is committed to providing a high quality, world-class education for all our students. By working together - administrators, teachers, parents, students, and community members - we can ensure our children are well prepared for success in a dynamic and ever-changing world.
We appreciate your partnership with us!
Sincerely,
Anne Silavs
Superintendent
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Understanding the New Student Score Report
How is it different than last year?
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The CAASPP Student Score Report is a great tool for promoting conversations about student performance as well as how to support and improve student learning. Along with an overall score for each subject, the report has information about how a student performed in different skill areas associated with English language arts/literacy and mathematics. Furthermore, the Student Score Report shows student progress from one year to the next, which is an added feature this year.
The new report also includes simplified text and easy-to-read graphics.
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The video below provides a brief explanation of how to interpret the new Student Score Report.
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For a more interactive experience in understanding student scores, we encourage you to visit the California Department of Education's new CAASPP gateway:
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For those who prefer a downloadable print version of the CAASPP Student Score Report Guide, click below:
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Understanding the Smarter Balanced Assessments
What do I need to know about these state tests?
The California Department of Education has developed parent guides to help families learn more about the Smarter Balanced assessments that are part of the CAASPP system. The guides also includes web links to other valuable resources.
To access the parent guides, please click below:
To experience the Smarter Balanced assessments for yourself in an interactive format, you may log on to the practice test as a guest by clicking here.
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School, D
istrict, County, and Statewide Results
So, how did we perform compared to others?
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In 2016,
the
Cypress School District performed well above the county average in both English/language arts and mathematics
on the Smarter Ba
lanced assessments. W
hereas student reports help teachers and parents pinpoint individual student needs, school results enable teachers, principals, and district administrators to make informed decisions about how to best support the overall educational program. The California Department
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of Education provides parents and other community members with access to school and district Smarter Balanced results across the state. New this year, the website also includes the ability to compare test results. To search results for a particular school or district, please click here.
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Superintendent
714.220.6910
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Assistant Superintendent
Business Services
714.220.6941
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Administrative Director
Human Resources/Induction
714.220.6913
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Director
Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
714.220.6920
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Director
Special Education/Student Services
714.220.6924
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Director
Technology Services
714.220.6961
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Director
Maintenance/Operations/Transportation
714.220.6951
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Director
Child Nutrition Services
714.220.6948
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Coordinator
Instructional Technology/Special Projects
714.220.6929
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9281 Denni St., Cypress
714.220.6965
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8170 Moody St., Cypress
714.220.6980
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9739 Denni St., Cypress
714.220.6960
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4631 La Palma Ave., La Palma
714.220.6918
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9952 Graham St., Cypress
714.220.6995
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5900 Cathy Ave., Cypress
714.220.6990
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Candi Kern - Sandra Lee - Brian Nakamura - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D.
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