State Testing Information

Testing Schedule 

Wednesday, October 8th:  PSAT 11/NMSQT

Testing begins at 7:40 a.m.

Students who need to use the morning bus for transportation will need to stay in the Commons prior to testing.

Lunch Available from 11-11:30am.  The Bell Schedule is Below:

1st Hour:  11:35-11:58am

2nd Hour:  12:03-12:25pm

3rd Hour:  12:30-12:52pm

4th Hour:  12:57-1:19pm

5th Hour:  1:24-1:46pm

6th Hour:  1:51-2:13pm

7th Hour:  2:18-2:40pm

PPS Busses provide transportation home at 2:40 pm ONLY.

Bring to Testing: 

• Charged School Chromebook & Charger

• Two #2 pencils with good erasers 

• An acceptable photo ID (school ID, driver's license, passport) 

• An approved calculator with fresh batteries. (It is optional but recommended; all problems can be solved without a calculator). 

• For the SAT, think about what colleges you would like to send your four free scores to. You will enter these on your answer sheets.

Do Not Bring:

• Any electronic device or smart device that accesses the internet. Use of any device to share or to exchange information at any time during testing or during test breaks is prohibited. If you bring any of these devices to the test room, or use one during a test break, you will be dismissed immediately and your answer sheet will not be scored.  Your device may also be confiscated.  

• Please leave purses, bags, and backpacks at home.  If you bring them into the building, you will be asked to leave them outside the testing room.

• NO MECHANICAL PENCILS

Be Prepared

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before each test. 

• Eat a healthy breakfast.

• Be prepared.  

• Arrive EARLY. You will not be admitted to the testing room once testing has begun.

• Pace yourself as you test.  If you find yourself spending too much time on one question, move on to the next question