STAAR–Alt is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who meet the participation requirements. STAAR –Alt is administered in the same grades and subjects as STAAR.

STAAR ALT Information

Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) is an assessment program for students in Texas public schools who are learning the English language. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) developed TELPAS to meet state and federal requirements. 

Texas annually assesses the English language proficiency of students who have been identified as Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) in four language domains—listening, speaking, reading and writing. TELPAS evaluates the progress that each EB makes in becoming proficient in the use of academic English.

TELPAS Information

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

ASVAB Information

Celina ISD administers the PSAT/NMSQT to all 10th and 11th grade students each fall. The PSAT helps students identify academic areas of strength and growth, as well as prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT. The PSAT/NMSQT is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program for students in 11th grade and the National Recognition Programs for both 10th and 11th grade students.

All CISD 10th and 11th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT, free of charge, during the school day on October 24, 2024.  There is not a make up date.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Full-length practice tests for the digital PSAT/NMSQT are available online now. Explore current practice and preparation resources. Details on test structure, scoring, and content for the digital SAT Suite of Assessments are available here.  

What to bring on test day

• Two No. 2 pencils with erasers. 

• All students are encouraged to bring a College Board approved calculator; however, math problems can be solved without the use of a calculator. 

• A healthy snack and water to drink. Snacks and drinks are only allowed during designated breaks.    

What NOT to bring on test day

• Protractors, compasses, rulers 

• Highlighters, colored pens, colored pencils, mechanical pencils 

• Pamphlets or papers of any kind.  

The Advanced Placement (AP) program was created by the College Board in 1955 to provide students with a pathway to earn college credit while in high school. Students may earn college credit by taking the AP exam in May and scoring a 3 or higher. The benefits of taking AP coursework include:

•  Getting a head start on college-level work.

•  Improving critical thinking and writing skills.

•  Developing the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework.

•  Personalize learning by studying subjects of interest in greater depth and detail.

•  Save money by earning college credit in high school.

Current AP Courses offered at Celina High School:

• 2D Art & Design

• Biology

• Calculus AB

• Calculus BC

• Computer Science A

• Drawing

• English Language & Composition

• English Literature & Composition

• Environmental Science

• European History

• Human Geography

• Macroeconomics

• Physics 1

• Precalculus

• Psychology

• Spanish Language & Culture

• Spanish Literature & Culture

• Statistics

• U.S. Government & Politics

• U.S. History

• World History: Modern 

AP Exams are going Digital for May 2025.  Click here to learn more.

2026 AP Exam Dates

TSIA stands for Texas Success Initiative Assessment.  It is an exam to determine college readiness and is usually administered directly on college or university campuses.  Dual credit students are required to either take the TSIA or meet the waiver requirements for the TSIA through other testing options.  CHS offers 2 dates on the assessment calendar.  Students may also register to take this at Collin College Campus in Celina at any other time.

All CISD students classified as 11th grade will automatically registered to take the SAT School Day at no charge on April 2, 2025.  There is no make-up date.  Practice and prepare by clicking here:  Practice & Preparation

Guidelines and procedures are the same as PSAT.