DuPage High School District 88
District and State Assessments
District 88 students are assessed yearly on their progress in meeting the State of Illinois Learning Standards. These skills-based assessments are reviewed by staff to determine areas of need and inform instructional delivery.
Students are assessed in the following sequence:
District 88 Assessments administered:
Incoming 8th graders: EXPLORE exam (Early December)
Freshman: PLAN exam (Pre-Fall, Post - Spring)
Sophomores: ACT practice exam (Pre-Fall, Post- Spring)
Juniors: ACT practice exam (Pre-Fall, Post-Spring)
State of Illinois Assessment:
Prairie State Examination (PSAE) - condition of graduation
Administered to all Juniors in April

