Juniors (11th grade) students have the opportunity to take either the SAT or the ACT in the spring.
Juniors (11th grade) students have the opportunity to take either the SAT or the ACT in the spring.
The SAT is an assessment developed by the College Board. Many colleges and universities require either SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process.
The SAT typically has 3 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math.
The ACT is an assessment developed by the ACT company. Many colleges and universities require either SAT or ACT scores as part of the admissions process.
The ACT typically has 4 parts: English, math, reading, and science.
The SAT and ACT are offered to juniors, but are not required.
Students and parents will receive a letter or other communication typically in October or November. The completed letter must be returned in order to sign up for the preferred tests. If letters are not returned, students will not be signed up for either test.
The SAT will be administered at school on TBD
The ACT will be administered at school on TBD. A specific date will be communicated later in the year.
Before Test Day: Students will receive a letter indicating their testing location and specifics about the test. The teachers will also have testing locations to assist any student who forgets their letter.
Arrival: Students will not attend their morning Fine Arts Center or Golden Strip Center classes on test day. Students should arrive to school no later than 8:30 on test day.
Late Arrival: Students who arrive after testing has started in their testing room will not be allowed to test. Students cannot be dismissed from the testing room for an early dismissal once testing has started in their testing room.
Lunch: Students will eat lunch after testing is complete.
Do Not Bring: Students should leave electronic devices (including but not limited to phones, personal computing devices, cameras, audio players, and wearable technology) at home on test day.
Students should bring:
a school-produced student ID for identification purposes
snacks and a water bottle (for consumption during a scheduled break)
an acceptable scientific or graphic calculator (SAT list of acceptable calculators) (ACT list of acceptable calculators)
3-4 #2 pencils with good erasers
**Please be aware that due to COVID-19 restrictions, students must bring their own #2 pencils and their own acceptable calculator. The school will not be able to provide students with a pencil or a calculator.**
SAT - To be determined
ACT - To be determined