Testing Information
State Testing Information
Beginning in 2020, Washington high school students will no longer be required to pass English/language arts, math and science tests to graduate. Instead, they will have other pathways to graduation.
Under a new law passed in 2019, students will have at least 10 pathways to earning a diploma (passing the existing state tests will be one of the options). Until this year, state law required most students to take and fail the standardized tests before being provided alternatives.
WEA successfully lobbied to include a review of the pathways to determine how they affect students and whether they are working as intended.
Here are the pathways to graduation called for by House Bill 1599, according to the official bill report:
“Beginning with the class of 2020 and in addition to local graduation requirements and those set by the State Board of Education (SBE), students must complete a High School and Beyond Plan, earn required credits towards graduation, and successfully complete one or more pathways in order to earn a high school diploma. These pathways include:
Meet or exceed the graduation standard established by the SBE on the statewide high school assessments in ELA and mathematics
Complete and qualify for college credit in dual credit courses in ELA and mathematics
Earn high school credit in a high school transition course that meets specific requirements in ELA and mathematics
Earn high school credit, with a C+ grade or equivalent, in specified Advanced Placement, International Bacculaureate, or Cambridge international courses in ELA and mathematics
Meet or exceed the scores established by the SBE for the mathematics portion and the reading, English, or writing portion of the SAT or ACT
Meet any combination of at least one ELA option and at least one mathematics option established in the previous bullets
Meet standards in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Complete a sequence of career and technical education courses, including those leading to workforce entry, state or nationally approved apprenticeships, or postsecondary education, that meet specific criteria.
Pass AP exams with a score of 3 or higher as a graduation pathway option to demonstrate career and college readiness
Pass International baccalaureate exams with a score of 4 or higher as a graduation pathway option to demonstrate career and college readiness
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AP Exam Scores
Students need to take the AP exam and then submit official scores to enroll@clark.edu. In order to be considered official, these scores should come from the college board itself. Once we receive it, then the Credentials office reviews the score and adds the equivalent class to the student’s transcript.
Process for Requesting AP Credits - Lists the address students can send their AP Scores to
Advanced Placement Scores and Course Credits - lists the required AP test score and the corresponding credit at Clark College
College Admissions Testing
PSAT
The PSAT is a preliminary version of the SAT and is a great way to practice for the exam. It also qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships. Given only in October. Video to understand your PSAT scores.
SAT/ACT & College Application Fee Waivers: There are fee waivers available in the counseling office for the SAT & ACT tests. Students may also use up to 4 fee waivers for college applications.
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SAT
To review SAT Testing options, go to CollegeBoard.org
The SAT is a college entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT has 3 sections: Math, Critical Reading and Writing.
ACT
The ACT is a college entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The ACT has 4 sections: English, Reading, Math and Science as well as an option 30-minute writing test.
Not sure which exam is right for you? Explore the differences.