Pacific Coast Academy
17.0 Testing
Megan Perkins, Director of Testing
619-215-0704 x 4168megansage.perkins@pacificcoastacademy.org
Testing@pacificcoastacademy.org
Assessment Overview - sent to families on 8/12/25 - please share with families as they enroll
25/26 Testing Timeline
LP Testing Highlights
LP1 - Talking about Testing, Typing, and Score Reports
LP2 - Test Prep
LP3 - Practice Portal
HST - Checklist to Review with Families Each Year
2025-2026 - Master Agreement Talking Points for Testing - Internal
Testing Links from the Weekly Update - 25-26
Testing Non-Compliance Steps for Local Assessments
Stores and Restaurants Offering Incentives for Good Grades/Achievements| Staff Member | Position | Contact Me For... | Email / Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Testing | Star 360, CAASPP, ELPAC, PFT | Megansage.Perkins@PacificCoastAcademy.org 619-215-0704 x 4168 | |
| Chrysty Hodson | Data Analyst | Testing Data Analysis | Chrysty.Hodson@CabrilloPointAcademy.org |
| Meredith Clark-Lewis | Testing Lead | Mild/Mod SPED Testing and Data Lead | meredith.clark-lewis@pacificcoastacademy.org |
| Stephanie McKnight | Testing Lead | ESN SPED Testing and Data Lead | stephanie.mcknight@pacificcoastacademy.org |
PCA Assessments
STAR 360 - Internal Diagnostic - Grades TK-11 - 12th grade is optional
CAASPP - Grades 3-8 and 11 - Language Arts and Math
CAA - Grades 3-8 and 11 - Language Arts and Math - only the students with the most severe cognitive delays
CAST - Grades 5, 8, and once in HS - Science
CAA for Science - Grades 5, 8, and once in HS - Science - only the students with the most severe cognitive delays
PFT - Grades 5, 7, and 9 - Physical Fitness Test
ELPAC - All grades until reclassified - Multilingual Learners
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