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

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:

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.