WHS Testing

School Test Coordinator:  Mrs. Carol C. Butler

Email:   cbutler@waynesboro.k12.va.us

Phone:  540-946-4616, ext. 48

What's Needed For SOL Testing:

Students MUST USE their SCHOOL-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS for testing.

• Student MUST have an active TestNav App on that school-issued Chromebook (it is installed already).

• MONTHLY (EVERY MONTH) - CHECK to see if your TestNav App is working properly.

  • Open the App

  • Access practice tests

  • Staying on the App for any test for any extended time is not necessary, but can be done.

Trouble with the School-Issued Chromebook and/or the TestNav App?

Who to Contact:

• Mr. Ford at mdford@waynesboro.k12.va.us

When to Get Help:

• 1st Semester Testing - AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, or EARLY NOVEMBER

• 2nd Semester Testing - JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH, or EARLY APRIL

Requirements:

All Virginia public school students must take and pass five (5) specific SOL tests as part of high school graduation requirements.  High school SOL tests are NOT optional.

SOL Tests NEEDED for graduation (Take and PASS):

READING (ONLY ONE [1]) - typically taken when in English 11

WRITING* (PBA - portfolio of specific class-assigned writings from English 9 [persuasive], English 10 [analytical], and English 11 [argumentative])

*NOTE:  WHS does NOT participate in the linked SOL Practice Writing test.  Again, students create a portfolio of writings throughout high school.  Each year's SOL writing assignment is extremely important.

MATH* (ONLY ONE [1]) - can be...

• Algebra I or

• Geometry or

• Algebra II

*NOTE:  All students must take a math SOL test at the high school level, even if one was already passed at the middle school level.

HISTORY (ONLY ONE [1]) - can be...

• World Geography (PBA - portfolio collection of specific classwork)

*NOTE:  WHS does NOT participate in the linked SOL Practice World Geography test.  Students create a portfolio of SOL work throughout the semester.  Every SOL portfolio assignment is extremely important.

• World History I (World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.)  (PBA - portfolio collection of specific classwork) or,

*NOTE:  WHS does NOT participate in the linked SOL Practice World History I (World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.) test.  Students create a portfolio of SOL work throughout the semester.  Every SOL portfolio assignment is extremely important.

• World History II (World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present) or,

• US History (Virginia and United States History)

SCIENCE (ONLY ONE [1]) - can be...

• Biology* or

*The Biology SOL must be taken as the high school level, regardless of other science SOL tests that may have already been passed.

• Earth Science, or

• Chemistry

Location:

SOL Tests must be taken in person, AT SCHOOL.  The Virginia Department of Education does not offer any other options.

Computers:

Students MUST USE THEIR SCHOOL-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS for SOL TESTING.  Please see the details under the Drop-Down Menu "SOL Computers (School-Issued Student Chromebooks)".

SOL Practice:

• Practice tests can be taken on the school-issued Chromebook as described under that specific Drop-Down Menu above, "SOL Computers (School-Issued Student Chromebooks)".

• Practice tests can also be accessed on the Virginia Department of Education website (click  the "SOL Practice" Button at top of this page).

• Additionally, Math and Science practice tests can be accessed on the JLab website (click "JLab" Button at top of this page).

All SOL testing starts at the beginning of the school day at 8:30am.

Testing details are still being worked out.  Please check back periodically.

1st Semester Classes - Fall 2022

• M, Dec. 5 - EOC Reading

• T, Dec. 6 - EOC Math and History (History today for those with both)

• W, Dec. 7 - EOC Science, Math Doubles from 12/6 (took History Yesterday)

• TH, Dec. 8 - ER Reading, MU Reading, MU Math, MU History, MU Science

• F, Dec. 9 - ER History, ER Sci, ER Math (from 12/6)

• T, Dec. 13 - ER Math (from 12/7) 

• Makeup days will only be used if necessary.  Tests should always be taken on the dates listed.

NOTES:

• Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 5-7 are THE MAIN TESTING DAYS!  It is very important to be at WHS if you are testing.

• Thursday-Tuesday, Dec. 8-13 - "ER" testing is for those who need to test again, if necessary and eligible.  All teachers will let their students know if "ER" testing is necessary.

2nd Semester Classes - Spring 2023

• W, March 8 - Required Reading Spring FIELD TEST - AP English 11 class

• TH, March 9 - Required Reading Spring FIELD TEST - All other English 11 classes

• M, May 15 - EOC Reading and EOC Math

• T, May 16 - EOC Science

• W, May 17 - EOC History and ER Reading (*ER - See Notes Below)

• TH, May 18 - ER Math and ER Science (*ER - See Notes Below)

• F, May 19 - ER History (*ER - See Notes Below)

• Makeup days will only be used if necessary.  Tests should always be taken on the dates listed.

NOTES:

• Monday-Wednesday, May 15-17 are THE MAIN TESTING DAYS!  It is very important to be at WHS if you are testing.

• *Wednesday-Friday, May 17-19 - *ER testing is for those who need to test again, if necessary and eligible.  All teachers will let their students know if "ER" testing is necessary.

REMINDERS:  SOL testing starts at 8:30am.  Please be on time.  Please have your fully charged School-Issued Chromebook and your charging cord.

AP Exams are optional, but if you are taking the class, why not take the AP Exam?  It is very good college prep.

AP Exam Cost (2022-2023):

• Full Price - $97 per AP Exam

1 AP Exam = $97

2 AP Exams = $194

3 AP Exams = $291

4 AP Exams = $388

5 AP Exams = $485

• Reduced Price

  • Some information on reduced fees can be found on this link:   2023 AP Exam Fee Reduction.  Our school is participating in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) this year.  After reaching this site, click on "Primary Criteria for Schools/Districts Participating in Community Eligibility".  You may also want to look at "Alternative Criteria for All Schools/Districts".

  • Contact Mrs. Butler (information above) if you (student)/your child MIGHT qualify for a reduced AP Exam Fee (including Valley Scholars students).  Please try to make this contact before the between late August and very early October.

  • After contact with Mrs. Butler, Valley Scholars students must reach out to their WHS Counselor and JMU contact person for support from that program.

ORDERING AP EXAMS and PAYMENT DUE DATE:

• NOVEMBER 4, 2022

  • JOIN CODES

    • Students MUST enter their Join Codes into their College Board accounts so that their AP Exams are included in WHS's order.

    • Join Codes are provided by the student's teacher or the School Test Coordinator (Virtual Virginia, Homeschool, and Independent Students).

  • The College Board sets a Fall 2022 date for AP Exam Orders to be submitted.  For this reason, students must pay for each intended AP Exam by our NOVEMBER 4, 2022 due date.

    • PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED from Friday, October 14 through Friday, November 4, 2022.

    • Payments will be made to WHS (CASH or CHECK) and given to our bookkeeper, Ms. Furze, who is housed in the administrators' (principals') office area.  The option of paying with a credit card is not quite ready yet for this purpose.  It MIGHT become available in time for AP Exam payments.  Information on this will be updated if it becomes available in time.

LATE ORDERING FEES and CANCELATION FEES:

• LATE FEE - $40 per AP Exam

  • This fee applies to EVERY AP Exam ordered between the end of the school day on November 15, 2022 and the end of the school day on March 15, 2023.

• CANCELATION FEE - $40 per AP Exam

  • This fee applies to EVERY cancelled AP Exam after the order has been made at the end of the school day on November 15, 2022.

AP Exam Dates:

• AP Exam dates are set in stone, so to speak.  See dates in the "AP Exam Dates" Button at the top of this page.

What:

• WorkKeys are substitute tests for some students who may need other options.  We only offer WorkKeys in Reading and Writing.  Students CANNOT CHOOSE WorkKeys.  If necessary, WorkKeys will be assigned by the School Test Coordinator or a WHS administrator.

Links:

See "WorkKeys" buttons at the top of this page.

What You Need:

Students MUST USE their SCHOOL-ISSUED CHROMEBOOKS for WorkKeys testing, just as with all SOL tests.

See the "SOL Computers (School-Issued Student Chromebooks)" dropdown menu above.

Fall 2022 Test Dates (again, IF the student is notified):

• Wed, Oct. 26, 2022 - Writing (WorkKeys Business Writing)

• Fri, Oct. 28, 2022 - Reading (WorkKeys Workplace Documents)

• Additional dates will be added, IF NEEDED

Spring 2023 Test Dates (again, IF the student is notified):

• Wed, March 8, 2023 - Writing (WorkKeys Business Writing)

• Fri, March 10, 2023 - Reading (WorkKeys Workplace Documents)

• Additional dates will be added, IF NEEDED

PSAT

• Date:  Wed, Oct. 12, 2022

• Contact:  Mrs. Watson at dwatson@waynesboro.k12.va.us

SAT

• Dates:  Saturdays - Aug. 27, 2022, Oct. 1, 2022, Nov. 5, 2022 and March 11, 2023

  • NOTE:  SAT Registration deadline is typically one (1) MONTH in advance.  Register online (SAT Registration).

• Contact:  Ms. Cupp at ccupp@waynesboro.k12.va.us