Principal's Message

Dear Rancho Families,

 

As we enter this important testing season, I want to highlight the significance of the upcoming assessments, including the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and how they impact our students’ academic journey. The English Language Arts and Math portions of the CAASPP, administered through the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), are reflected on the California Dashboard. These assessments measure individual progress and help us refine our instructional programs to better support student achievement. Your encouragement and support play a vital role in ensuring our students feel prepared and confident.

 

In March, juniors will take the California Science Test (CAST) on March 18 and 19. They will also take Part One of the SBAC for English Language Arts and Math from March 24–26. Seniors will take the California Science Test (CAST) during that same window.

 

For Part Two of the SBAC, we will follow a block schedule from April 6–9 as follows:

• Monday, April 6 & Tuesday, April 7: Periods 1–3
• Wednesday, April 8 & Thursday, April 9: Periods 4–6

Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be administered from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 15. These exams provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit and demonstrate mastery of college-level coursework.

We encourage families to stay informed through Canvas and ParentSquare, where we will share detailed schedules, resources, and important updates.

Spring Break is scheduled for March 30–April 3. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break and returns refreshed for the upcoming assessments.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students excel.

Cougar Pride!

 

Azande Aikens
Principal
Rancho Cucamonga High School