Red Oak High School Testing

ROHS Testing Calendar

AP Testing

PSAT/NMQST

SAT

EOC

ASVAB/TSI

Are all of these assessments required? Will students take these assessments each year? What happens if my student passes or fails? Find out answers to these questions and more below.

Advanced Placement (AP)

ROHS offers several AP courses to provide rigorous learning experiences for our academically ambitious 9th-12th grade students. AP courses are designed to prepare students for college-level work. Students enrolled in an AP course are strongly encouraged to take the AP test for that subject. If a student earns a passing course, he/she will be refunded the cost of the exam AND may receive college credit. Interesting in learning more about ROHS AP courses? Please review our 2024-2025 course catalog.

PSAT/NMSQT

Looking to earn a scholarship or just wanting to prep for the SAT? No worries; ROHS has you covered. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) will be administered to all 11th graders in October. Now is a great time to start preparing! This test measures the knowledge and skills your scholar needs to succeed in college and career. Find out more about this assessment here.

SAT

Similar to the PSAT, College Board states that the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is intended to measure literacy, numeracy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college ; however, some colleges use the SAT as a common data point for admissions decisions. All ROHS 11th graders will be afforded to opportunity to take the SAT in March at no cost. Find out more about this assessment here.

STAAR End Of Course

TEA states, "State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the state's testing program and is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including RLA, mathematics, science, and social studies. STAAR End of Course exams are designed to measure what students are learning in each grade and whether or not they are ready for the next grade." Students must pass all 5 EOCs in order to be eligible for graduation. Learn more.

TSI Assessment and ASVAB

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment is designed to assess students' reading, mathematics, and writing skills. This assessment is used to measure a student's college readiness. Students planning on enrolling in a Texas public college or university after graduation or for dual credit courses must take this assessment. Ready to take the TSI Assessment? CLICK HERE.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) was developed to determine a candidates future academic and occupational success in the military. Ready to take the ASVAB Assessment? CLICK HERE.

ACT

The ACT is a valuable tool for high school students who are planning to pursue higher education. It provides a standardized measure of academic achievement, helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and can be used for college admissions, scholarships, and placement into appropriate college courses.

How has my student done on past assessments?

Visit TEA Family Portal to view your student's STAAR/EOC scores.
Visit your child's College Board account to view AP, PSAT, and/or SAT scores.
Still need help accessing scores? CLICK HERE.

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