2021 JUNIOR TESTING

ALL JUNIORS (WHS, CCA AND VAAC) ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPRING MME. EXAMS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL IN PERSON.

TESTING SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, April 13: SAT

Wednesday, April 14: WorkKeys

Wednesday, May 5 (rescheduled date): M-STEP

SAT

Tuesday, April 13

When: Tuesday, April 13. Check-in begins at 7:25 near students' assigned testing room.

Where: WHS students will test in the Aux Gym, CCA students in room D-405 (Mr. Braginton's room) and students with an IEP or 504 plan will receive room assignment from Mr. Kniaz.

STUDENTS: Do not bring in any electronic devices with you to the test! This includes your cell phone, iPad, smart watches, and fit bits. You may not access these items during breaks. You will also be required to disable any alarms throughout testing time.

You will not be able to access your locker during and after the test, so either leave items in your car or in your backpack in the hallway. Remember, you may not access any electronic devices during break times! They must remain kept away. Accessing these items during testing time and breaks will result in you being excused from testing and your test scores will be canceled.

WHAT TO BRING?

  • No. 2 pencils.

  • Graphing or scientific calculator.

    • More information on acceptable calculators can be found here.

  • Calculators will be available for all students.

  • Masks covering both mouth and nose.

  • Sweatshirt/zip-up.

  • Snacks and water.

SACK LUNCH OPTION

  • Students have the option of picking up a sack lunch at the conclusion of the test, free of charge.

  • Students must complete a pre-order form, available in the main office beginning March 23 and are due Wednesday, March 31st to the cafeteria.

  • Students are required to pick up their lunch at the conclusion of the test.

BREAKFAST

  • Breakfast will be available, free of charge, in the Grand Hall before each test day.

AFTER THE TEST

Juniors testing in the Aux Gym and in room D-405 will be dismissed at the conclusion of the test, at approximately 1:00.

Students with an IEP or 504 plan will have to check with Mr. Kniaz for their approximate dismissal times. Students are expected to arrange a ride after the test. Buses will run on their normal schedule so students that were unable to arrange for transportation can wait in the Grand Hall until 2:35.

P/SAT Sack Lunch Form

WORKKEYS

Wednesday, April 14

When: Wednesday, April 14. Check-in begins at 7:25 near students' assigned testing room.

Where: WHS students will test in the Aux Gym, CCA students in Mr. Braginton's room, D-405, and students with an IEP or 504 plan will receive room assignment from Mr. Warsen.

WHAT TO BRING?

  • No. 2 pencils.

  • Graphing or scientific calculator.

    • More information on acceptable calculators can be found here.

  • Calculators will be available for all students.

  • Masks covering both mouth and nose.

  • Sweatshirt/zip-up.

  • Snacks and water.

AFTER THE TEST

  • The test will conclude at approximately 11:30. Students will return to their regular scheduled classes.

    • AM VoTech students will return to their afternoon schedule.

    • PM VoTech students will board the bus for the Tech Center. Students will miss first lunch, so VoTech students may choose to pre-order a sack lunch or bring their own. Sack lunch order forms will be available in the main office beginning March 23 and are due Wednesday, March 31st to the cafeteria.

  • Because the test will conclude at 11:30, students will miss first lunch and all juniors will have second lunch.

STUDENTS: Do not bring in any electronic devices with you to the test! This includes your cell phone, iPad, smart watches, and fit bits. You may not access these items during breaks, they must remain kept away. Accessing these items during testing time and breaks will result in you being excused from testing and your test scores will be canceled. You will also be required to disable any alarms throughout testing time.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Free sample questions to help you prepare for the WorkKeys test can be found through this link.

WorkKeys Sack Lunch Form

Available only for PM VoTech students and some students with an IEP or 504 plan. (This pre-order form is printed on blue paper.)

M-STEP

Wednesday, May 5 (Rescheduled date)

When: Wednesday, May 5. Cohort A will test in the AM session and Cohort B will test in the PM session. The AM test session begins at 7:40 and the PM test session begins at 11:43.

Remember, Wednesdays are now our virtual learning days. Students will need to arrange for a ride or will need to call our bus transportation department at 269-792-2262.

Where: Computer labs. Students will be assigned a test session and computer lab. Student assignments are posted in the hallways. STUDENTS SCHEDULED TO THE GRAND HALL IN THE AM SESSION NEED TO BRING THEIR iPAD.

TEST SESSIONS TIMES

AM Test Session: 7:40 - 10:25

Students will return to their regularly scheduled zoom meetings at the conclusion of the test.

PM Test Session: 11:43 - 2:35

Students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled zoom meetings prior to their test.

TRANSPORTATION

As a reminder, Wednesdays are now virtual days as part of our hybrid schedule. Should your child need transportation to and from school, you may call the transportation department at 269-792-2262. Buses will run at the regularly scheduled times.

STUDENTS: Do not bring in any electronic devices with you to the test! This includes your cell phone, iPad, smart watches, and fit bits. You may not access these items during breaks. Accessing these items during testing time and breaks will result in you being excused from testing and your test scores will be canceled. You will also be required to disable any alarms throughout testing time.

RESCHEDULED M-STEP LETTER

M-STEP Reschedule Letter

PREADMINISTRATION

What: Preadministration will be held for juniors to complete their demographic information, student questionnaire and the opportunity to select up to four colleges for their SAT scores to be sent to free of charge.

When: Monday, March 29th during 2nd and 3rd hour for WHS and CCA students. Students with an IEP will have preadministration with either Mr. Kniaz or Mr. Warsen and will be notified of their time.

Where: Aux Gym for WHS students, Mr. Braginton's room for CCA students and students with an IEP or 504 plan will receive room assignment from Mr. Kniaz or Mr. Warsen.

For the SAT section of the preadministration, students will be able to select up to four colleges to send their test scores to for free. This reporting code list provides the participating institutions and scholarships.

JUNIOR TESTING NEWSLETTERS

March.pdf
March (2).pdf
VAAC Letterhead

VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Video 1.mov
Day 3.mov
Day 5.mov
Video 2.mov
Day 4.mov
Recap.mov

MAKEUP TESTING

All three tests are a graduation requirement. If you missed a test and do not complete the makeup, you will have to complete it in your senior year!

INFORMATION BELOW IS TENTATIVE AND WILL BE UPDATED CLOSER TO THE DATES PROVIDED.

SAT

When: Tuesday, April 27, 7:40 am - (approximately) 12:30 pm

Where: Aux Gym

What to Bring:

    • Pencils

    • Graphing or scientific calculator (calculators will also be provided)

    • Snacks (stay out in the hallway)

    • Mask covering nose and mouth

    • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES!

Additional Information: The test will conclude around 12:30. After the test students will have a separate lunch as they will miss 1st and 2nd lunch. Students have the option to pre-order a sack lunch from the cafeteria free of charge. After lunch, students will return to their regular schedule.

WorkKeys

When: Wednesday, April 28, 7:40 am - (approximately) 11:00 am

Where: Aux Gym

What to Bring:

    • Pencils

    • Graphing or scientific calculator (calculators will also be provided)

    • Snacks (stay out in the hallway)

    • Mask covering nose and mouth

    • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES!

Additional Information: The test will conclude around 11:00. Students will return to their regular schedule at the conclusion of the test.