Testing
Channelview Independent School District is committed to providing an educational environment which will develop and enhance our students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Testing shares this commitment by supporting a comprehensive testing program which includes local, state and national assessments. Testing is a part of the Curriculum and Instruction Department and supports the instructional leaders within our school district with facilitating student assessments activities and assisting with the collection, analysis and reporting of test results and program data.
About the STAAR Test
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) in spring 2012. The STAAR program includes annual assessments for
Reading and mathematics, grades 3–8
Science at grades 5 and 8
Social studies at grade 8
End-of-course assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology and U.S history.
This year all CISD students in grades 3-12 will participate in the STAAR program. Below are several helpful links to STAAR resources.
Texas law requires that all students who do not achieve approaches or higher on STAAR grades 3 through 8 and or EOC assessments be provided accelerated instruction. Vist the TEA website for more information.
STAAR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A Parent's Guide to the STAAR Progress Measure (ENGLISH)
A Parent's Guide to the STAAR Progress Measure (SPANISH)
A Parent's Guide to the ELL Progress Measure (ENGLISH)