TES 2nd grade students will be taking the CST tests Tues - Thur, May 8-10

with makeup exams on May 11 and May 14.

Parent/Guardian Guide to the
California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) are given to students in grades two through eleven as a part of the STAR Program. Developed exclusively for California public schools, the CSTs provide information that can be used to determine how well students are achieving state content standards, which describe the knowledge and skills that students should acquire in each grade. California’s content standards for all subjects and grades tested are available on the California Department of Education (CDE) Content Standards Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/. Answers to some commonly asked questions about the CSTs are provided below.

Who takes the CSTs?

All students participating in the STAR Program take the CSTs except students whose individualized education program (IEP) specifies that they take the California Modified Assessment or the California Alternate Performance Assessment. 

What question format is found on the CSTs?

For grade 2, all CST questions are in a multiple-choice format. Students are presented with a question, or a passage and corresponding questions, and asked to select the correct answer from four possible choices. For grade 2, the Math questions are read to the student by the test administrator.

Where can I find online released test questions and other prep materials for the CSTs?

Released test questions on the CSTs from prior test administrations are posted
for public viewing on the CDE STAR Program Resources Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp. In addition, a STAR exemplars Web site is available. It includes former test questions as well as a parent guide for each grade level. The Web site can be viewed at www.starsamplequestions.org

YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD TO PERFORM AT HIS/HER OPTIMAL BEST BY PROVIDING:

1) A good night's sleep prior to each day of testing

2) A nutritious, well-balanced breakfast each morning to maximize concentration levels

3) Outdoor play and/or exercise time after school

4) Words of encouragement EACH morning to reduce test anxiety and promote self-confidence

We would also appreciate your cooperation by ensuring your child arrives at school on time each day during the testing window.

For More Information

If you have additional questions about the CSTs or other tests in the STAR Program, please direct them to your child’s teacher, counselor, or school office. You also can find answers to questions about the STAR Program on the CDE STAR Program Resources Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/resources.asp.

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment packets are now available at the TES office.  There is still space available in our Transitional Kindergarten Program! Priority enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten is for students whose fifth birthdays occur between November 1 and December 1.  Available spaces will then be available to children whose fifth birthdays occur between September 1 and November 1. 

4/24 ZumbaThon 

5/4 Spring Fling 

5/8-10 STAR Testing

5/7-5/11 Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week

5/18 OPEN HOUSE

5/28 No school - Memorial Day Holiday

6/4 Minimum Day

6/7 Last Day of School - Minimum Day

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The TES staff wrote for and received a competitive and prestigious grant for Early Intervention for School Success (EISS) for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years.  The grant includes beginning of the year training for the entire teaching staff, coaching support throughout the year, and an Administrative Symposium.  Six of our teachers recently attended a Research Institute 3 day Professional Development (March 14-16) which included many sessions on proven educational strategies for our youngest learners.  We are excited to have this team of teachers return and share what they've learned with their students and with the rest of the TES staff!

Every Friday, teachers and office staff wear their green TES shirts.  Join us as we show our Templeton Pride!  To order your Eagle apparel, please print an order form here or contact Tina Clark at 434-9661 or email tdkclark@sbcglobal.net.