In October of each year the following tests are administered and results are recorded in the student file.
Grade 9 PSAT 8/9
Grade 10 PSAT/NMSQT
Grade 11 PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program sponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It is a standardized test that provides first hand practice for the SAT. It also gives students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem solving skills, and writing skills.
Not all four-year colleges/universities require or consider the SAT or ACT and these tests are used for placement, not for college acceptance. Students may take the SAT or ACT off campus; registration materials for these tests are available online. These tests are administered on Saturdays at various locations during the school year and test dates are noted in the school calendar.
STAR Assessments
STAR Assessments are conducted three times during the school year for all freshman and sophomores. These are 15 minute reading and math assessments that provide teachers with learning data to support student success. Star assessments utilize the students' iPads for testing and the difficulty adjusts based on student answers.
