How will the High School Proficiency Exams be administered?
The High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) will be shorter and contain significantly fewer extended answer questions. Computerizing the tests will also allow a much faster turnaround on results, allowing students, teachers and families more timely information on those students who need to be retested. (See more on the “HSPE” below.) Will the High School Proficiency Exams be a high school graduation requirement? Yes. There will also be retake opportunities for students who do not meet standards. There will also be make-up opportunities for students who are absent on testing dates. Is meeting standards on the existing WASL still a graduation requirement for the Class of 2009? Yes, the current system and standards apply for the Class of 2009. Why should Freshmen take the WASL this spring? Freshmen have had the option of taking the 10th grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) during their 9th grade year for several years. Each year more 9th grade students have taken advantage
