For kindergarten MSS, assessment will be based on a criterion referenced checklist that was developed last year in collaboration with representative kindergarten teachers. The results of the assessment lead to the creation of district norms. Assessment materials and Kyrene norms for on-going early literacy assessment is available. Contact Student Assessment for details. The semester exams for these two high school level classes will be administered in December 1999 and May 2000 .
Administration is during the regularly scheduled class periods.
The tests are developed in conjunction with Tempe Union High School District using a test bank agreed upon by both districts. Spanish test will be administered in May 2000 . The content is based on the two-year curriculum expectations for students completing both 7th and 8th grade Spanish. In the past, the administration was during regularly scheduled class periods. The final calendar represents numerous iterations and changes beginning with draft forms during Spring 1999.