What tests are required as part of the program?

Students who are enrolled in Hawaii Technology Academy are required to take the following tests:

• Placement assessments in math and reading
• Lesson assessments to determine mastery
• Unit assessments to assess mastery of the lessons in a unit
• Semester evaluations
• Regular work samples
• Teacher conferences and informal progress reviews
• Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) (early literacy indicators)
• Hawaii State Assessments (HSA) in Science, Reading, and Mathematics

Do I have to participate in state testing?

Yes. Since Hawaii Technology Academy is a public charter school, all students must participate in the testing that is mandated in Hawaii.