  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PSAT/NMSQT Information The PSAT measures skills that are important for success in college: verbal reasoning, math problem solving, and writing. Taking the PSAT enables students to § Help prepare for the SAT by becoming familiar with questions, test directions, and testing environments students will see during the SAT. § PRACTICE FOR THE SAT: Send your scores to Khan Academy® for a free, personalized SAT practice plan based on your test results. § SEARCH FOR COLLEGES, MAJORS, AND CAREERS: Use free tools to discover which colleges and programs are right for you with College Board’s Big Future. § Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Programs (Must be taken during Junior year to qualify) § Qualify for Dual Enrollment courses offered at ARGS Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: Students should arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. Testing begins at 8:00 am. Students should be promptly picked up at 12:00 p.m. Registration: Sign up and pay in the ARGS School Counseling Office Deadline to register is Monday, September 16, 2019 Location: ARGS Fee: $20 per student. Online (https://osp.osmsinc.com/ARGS/), cash or check (made payable to ARGS). NO REFUNDS For more information on the PSAT and other testing programs, log on to the CollegeBoard’s website at www.collegeboard.org. Practice booklets will be provided upon registration. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator with them on test day. Dress comfortably. Students may bring a snack and drink for scheduled breaks. No food or drinks, including water, will be allowed in the testing rooms. Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in testing rooms. Students will be dismissed from the testing room and tests discarded if they are in possession of non-approved electronic devices. PSAT/NMSQT Test Administration is only available to ARGS students. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT DATES June 26, 2019- Final Report Cards Mailed August 29, 2019- Freshmen Orientation September 2, 2019- Labor Day Holiday September 3, 2019- First Day of School ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? The MathScience Innovation Center in Richmond, VA is looking for student volunteers. To apply, visit https://goo.gl/forms/yajNjbI5emiQQiSh2 American Red Cross – Virginia Region – (Ages: 13-17) Visit http://www.redcross.org/local/virginia/volunteer
The Autism Society of Central Virginia – (Age 14+) Visit http://ascv.org/membership/volunteer/ to learn more about each position; or to register as a volunteer, call (804) 257-0192 or email info@ascv.org.
Chesterfield County Library Volunteers (Age 14+) Visit http://www.chesterfield.gov/content2.aspx?id=3512
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (Age 14-17) Visit https://www.chrichmond.org/Make-a-Difference.htm
Children’s Museum of Richmond (Ages 14-17) Visit http://www.c-mor.org/full-menu/get-involved/volunteer-cmor/
City of Petersburg Ambassadors Program and Community Partners Program (Ages 15+) High School Ambassador – Visit https://www.petersburgva.gov/Index.aspx?NID=459
Southside Regional Medical Center Volunteer Opportunities- Visit https://www.srmconline.com/southside-regional-medical-center/volunteers.aspx
ARGS CEEB Code: 471716 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT STAFF Ms. Princess Jackson, Director of School Counseling (804)722-0200 x309 pjackson@args.us ~Junior and Senior Counselor~ Mrs. Tara Cook, School Counselor (804) 722-0200 x310 tcook@args.us ~Freshman and Sophomore Counselor~ Ms. Valerie Walker, School Counseling Assistant (804) 722-0200 x 313 vwalker@args.us |
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