2010-2011 CAHSEE Dates

updated 06.17.10

  • July
    For seniors that have not passed one or both parts of the exam
    • English/Language Arts: July 27, 2010
    • Mathematics: July 28, 2010
  • October
    For juniors and seniors that have not passed one or both parts of the exam
    • English/Language Arts: October 5, 2010
    • Mathematics: October 6, 2010
  • February
    For sophomores only
    • English/Language Arts: February 1, 2011
    • Mathematics: February 2, 2011
  • March
    For all juniors and seniors that have not passed one or both parts of the exam
    • English/Language Arts March 8, 2011
    • Mathematics March 9, 2011

What is the CAHSEE?

State law, enacted in 1999, authorized the development of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE), which students in California public schools would have to pass to earn a high school diploma. Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, all California public school students are required to pass the CAHSEE and meet all other state and local requirements to earn a high school diploma.

The purpose of the CAHSEE is to improve student achievement in high school and to help ensure that students who graduate from high school can demonstrate grade level competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Independence High School offers support classes in both Mathematics and English.

What You Need to Know About the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  • All students beginning with the graduating class of 2006 will have to pass the CAHSEE to receive a high school diploma.
  • The first opportunity to take the exam is in 10th grade.
  • Multiple opportunities to pass the test will be given.
  • The test is given over two days (Day 1: English, Day 2: math).
  • The test measures mastery of math and English skills.
  • Students must complete an essay as part of the exam.
  • There is no time limit.
  • Students must obtain a score of 350 or higher on both the math and English sections.

CAHSEE REVIEW WEBSITE

Students must pass the two CAHSEEs with scores of 350 or higher to be eligible for graduation.
Here is a website that will help you review for the CAHSEE.  Follow the directions below:

  1. Type in this address: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp
  2. Scroll down to RELEASED TEST QUESTIONS
  3. Click on MATHEMATICS or ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS
Correct your own work to determine what areas are your problem areas that need more work/studying.

Visit the IHS CAHSEE English page

Visit the California State CAHSEE page