Measuring Student Growth
Common Assessments
Huron High School staff have worked collaboratively in all courses we offer to develop common assessments based on content area bench marks and state standards. These assessments are used to help measure students growth within a course in a given trimester. Assessment data is used to measure student growth in key skills and standards. This data is also used for teacher evaluation.
SLOs (Student Learning Objectives)
Huron High School staff have worked collaboratively within content professional learning communities to develop common trimester check point assessments. These assessments are used to help measure students growth within a course in a given trimester. Assessment data is used to measure student growth in key skills and standards. This data is also used for teacher evaluation.
STAR
This is a nationally normalized assessment given in grades 9 through 12 in the areas of math and reading. This online assessment is administered three times a year. STAR helps students see growth throughout the year, as well as identifying needed areas of improvement. This assessment provides parents and staff with helpful information pertaining to student growth and performance.
Michigan Merit Exam
This is a state developed battery of tests designed to assess your knowledge. The MME consists of four components: the SAT assessment, Work Keys, a social studies test, and a science test. Upon passing, your school records will show that you have the needed skills in each subject tested. All students must take the MME to meet graduation requirements.
- PSAT 9: As part of the PSAT 9 preparatory testing series, we require all 9th grade student to take the PSAT 9 Student data will be used to develop instruction and point out areas of growth to students.
- PSAT 10: The PSAT 10 test will be given annually. All 10th grade students are required to take the test.
Optional Exams
PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT/NMSQTThe preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying /Test will be given annually at Huron High School in October. The test is designed to help prepare students for the SAT examination, and serve as a qualifying test for a variety of scholarship programs. Students must register with the counseling office and pay a fee.
SAT
The Scholastic Aptitude Test is an exam used for college admissions and scholarship purposes. It is available to juniors and seniors. All juniors will automatically take the SAT as part of the MME in April of their junior year. This exam is desired by many out-of state colleges. It is not recommended that students take this exam prior to their junior year. Students can check with the counseling office or www.collegeboard.com/student for exact test dates and registration information.
ACT
The ACT is an exam used for college admissions and scholarship purposes. It is the most widely used college entrance exam in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. Any student can take the ACT as often as they desire (at the student's expense) on one of the national Saturday test dates in an effort to improve their scores. It is recommended that this exam is not taken prior to your junior year.Students can check with the counseling office or www.actstudent.org for test dates and registration information.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam
These exams are administered to students during the school day each spring. Many colleges grant credit for qualifying scores on these exams. Announcements will be made by the counseling office regarding registration for these exams. There is a fee for each subject area test taken. Enrollment in available AP courses prior to testing is recommended, and those enrolled in AP courses are strongly encouraged to take the appropriate AP subject area exam.