Students at HMS learn and prepare for the California State Testing all year round. Our teachers do their absolute best to teach what the students need to learn by grade level.
California Common Core State Standards
Common Core Standards (PDF)
Common Core Standars: Math (PDF)
Next Generation Science State Standards
California English Language Development Standards (ELD)

CAASPP

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress State Testing is given to all students.

6TH GRADE STATE TESTING SUBJECTS:

- English Language Arts

- Mathematics

7TH GRADE STATE TESTING SUBJECTS:

- English Language Arts

- Mathematics

- Physical Fitness Testing

8TH GRADE STATE TESTING SUBJECTS:

- English Language Arts

- Mathematics

- Science

ELPAC
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California State Testing is given to students who's first language was something other than English. A passing ELPAC State Test score is required, along with other state requirements, in order for a student to be Reclassified.

ELPAC State Testing tends to take place in February. During the month of January, our ELD students will be taking ELPAC practice tests, reviewing testing strategies, and going over specific test questions that will assist students during their official ELPAC testing. 

For specific question about your student and about the ELPAC, please contact your son/daughters ELD Teacher or the ELD Site Coordinator- Mrs. Silveira.

How to support your EL Student