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Get ahead: Key testing dates for students in Houston and Fort Bend ISD

Texas' school ratings, which grade public schools based on metrics like how students performed in the state's standardized test or how ready they are for a career after high school graduation, have been delayed this year because of a court battle between several school districts and the state. (Pu Ying Huang For The Texas Tribune, Pu Ying Huang For The Texas Tribune)

HOUSTON – After returning from Spring Break, Houston and Fort Bend Independent School District students will start preparing to take their state-mandated tests.

Parents looking to get ahead should be aware of these key testing dates in their district:

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Houston Independent School District

April 9 - 19

  • Grades 3 - 8 Reading Language Arts English I English II

Apr 19

  • Makeup testing

Apr 16 - 26

  • Grade 5 Science
  • Grade 8 Science
  • Grade 8 Social Studies, Biology, and U.S. History

Apr 23 - May 3

  • Grades 3 - 8 Mathematics Algebra I

May 3

  • Makeup testing

Fort Bend Independent School District

March 18 – 22

  • Geometry DLA Window

March 18 – 28

  • Algebra I DLA Window (STAAR Interim)

March 25 – 28

  • Biology DLA Window (STAAR Interim)

March 25 – April 26

  • STAAR ALT 2 Window

April 9

  • STAAR English I EOC

April 11

  • STAAR English II EOC

April 13

  • ACT

April 15 – May 10

  • Ren 360 End-of-Year Testing Window

April 16

  • STAAR U.S. History EOC

April 18

  • STAAR Biology EOC

April 23

  • STAAR Algebra 1 EOC

May 4

  • SAT

May 6 – 17

  • AP Exams

May 20 – 23

  • Semester Exams

How to help your child prepare for STAAR Test

Review STAAR content - Take a look at sample test questions and test forms to know what your child can expect long before the testing date.

Take a practice test - Have your child take a practice test that shows what the online testing environment and tools will be like

Also, visit HISD’s resource page for more information on how your student can prepare.


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