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Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are state subject tests needed to accumulate verified credits for graduation. Please see the Promotion Policy page to determine what SOLs your child will need to graduate.
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are end of the year test administered for students taking AP classes. Successful completion of the class and the test can earn students college credits.
Colleges and Universities require students to take either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the ACT (American College Test). Exam scores must be submitted with college applications. The SAT/ACT testing school code is 471020.
Students who wish to enter the military must take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test.
SOLs - Standards of Learning Tests
SOLs - Standards of Learning Tests
Where do I go to get my student the extra help they need to pass their SOL's?
Students can take an SOL for any subject they have taken. In the event they are unsuccessful in their first attempt, students can retake that SOL during the following testing sessions offered throughout the school year and during the Summer.
The VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) Releases past SOL tests so that students can download and use them as a Study Guide. These Released SOL Tests come with an answer key enabling the student to know where they need to focus their efforts pertaining to preparing for the upcoming testing window. For the most up to date information pertaining to the Released tests please click onto the following link, SOL RELEASED TESTS.
Other helpful websites for SOL preparation and practice are:
What if I just transferred into Virginia or coming from a private school/home school environment, would I still need 6 verified credits to graduate High School?
The answer corresponds directly with the grade level of the student when they transferred to a Virginia Public School either from out of State or from a private school/home school environment. Please refer to the following link on the VDOE website that answers this very question, INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS.
SAT/ACT College/University Admissions Tests
SAT/ACT College/University Admissions Tests
Don't have a student identification card or other acceptable picture ID for test day? Download the appropriate form below to be used as an acceptable picture ID.
Some students with disabilities have special testing needs. Eligible students can apply to SSD for accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT, the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT and Advanced Placement Program® (AP) Exams.
SAT
How to Apply for Testing Accommodations
The College Board provides a broad range of accommodations to eligible students. Accommodations must be applied for and approved before they can be used.
Accommodations Requests
Most students get help applying for accommodations from their school counselor and SSD Coordinator. The process can be completed online or on paper. All the necessary information must be provided for a request to be considered. Applying online may save time and get students a faster response.
Deadlines for Submission
Reviewing accommodations requests takes approximately seven weeks. Start the process during freshman year if possible. Students who receive accommodations can use them throughout their high school careers. Once approved, it’s not necessary to reapply.
Click on this Link for further details: Services for Students with Disabilities/SAT
ACT
To request accommodations for an administration of the ACT, examinees must first:
create an ACT web account, or log in to an existing account
register for a test date
When registering to test, examinees must determine what accommodations will meet their needs
Click on this Link for further details: Services for Students with Disabilities/ACT
The ASVAB is offered at Bethel High School during the months of November and March. Listen for the the announcements and sign up in Guidance. There is no fee associated with this test
Your score is good for 2 years however your last score that you earn is the one used by the military not your highest score.
Each Military branch has its own Military Entrance Score required to join that branch.
For more information on the ASVAB and a career in the military, please go to our Military Careers page.
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