Exams and testing
Free SAT/ACT preparation courses
Through a major initiative, eKnowledge Corp, NFL players, and the Department of Defense are providing Free SAT/ACT test preparation assistance to hundreds of Military Impacted School Districts nationwide. This $200 value is being offered at no charge. You just pay the cost of shipping and handling. Each course includes:
- High quality DVD or CD Rom set
- 11+ hours of video training
- 40+ hours of student participation
- 120 instructor video lessons
- 122 question/answer movies
- Study-at-home, at-own-pace
- Syllabus, schedule, and tracking
To learn more about how to receive this special offer, download this flyer or visit the eKnowledge website.
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | Exit Level | Exit Level Retest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, March 3 | Reading | English Language Arts | English Language Arts | English Language Arts |
| Wed, March 4 | Mathematics | |||
| Thu, March 5 | Science | |||
| Fri, March 6 | Social Studies | |||
| Mon. April 27 | LAT Mathematics | |||
| Tue, April 28 | LAT English Language Arts Mathematics |
English Language Arts | ||
| Wed, April 29 | Mathematics | Mathematics | ||
| Thu, April 30 | Mathematics | Science | Science | Science |
| Fri, May 1 | LAT Science Social Studies |
Social Studies | Social Studies | |
| Tue, July 14 | English Language Arts | |||
| Wed, July 15 | Mathematics | |||
| Thu, July 16 | Science | |||
| Fri, July 17 | Social Studies |
| 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, March 3 |
Reading (Eng/Sp) | Writing (Eng/Sp) | Reading (Eng/Sp) | Writing | Reading | |
| Mon, April 6 |
LAT Math | LAT Math | ||||
| Tue, April 7 |
Math (Eng/Sp) | Mathematics | ||||
| Mon, April 27 |
LAT Math | LAT Math | LAT Math | LAT Math | ||
| Tue, April 28 |
LAT Reading Math (Eng/Sp) |
LAT Reading Math (Eng/Sp) |
LAT Reading | LAT Reading Math (Eng/Sp) |
LAT Reading Mathematics |
LAT Reading |
| Wed, April 29 |
Reading Retest (Eng/Sp) | Reading (Eng/Sp) | Reading Retest (Eng/Sp) | Reading (Eng/Sp) | Reading | Reading Retest |
| Thu, April 30 |
Science (Eng/Sp) | Science | ||||
| Fri, May 1 |
LAT Science | LAT Science Social Studies |
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| Tue, May 19 |
Math Retest (Eng/Sp) | Math Retest | ||||
| Tue, June 30 |
Math Retest (Eng/Sp) | Math Retest | ||||
| Wed, July 1 |
Reading Retest (Eng/Sp) | Reading Retest (Eng/Sp) | Reading Retest |
SAT
The SAT is a 3-hour-and-45-minute test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college-level work. Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year in high school.
For a list of test dates, download the 2008-2009 SAT Program Test Calendar.
For more information including SAT Preparation Resources, test dates and fees, and registration information, please visit the College Board SAT website.
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™ and gives students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.
The PSAT/NMSQT is available for home-schooled students eligible to attend school in the district and may register at both high school counseling centers.
Test Information
Central High School - Saturday, October 18, 2008
Free to interested juniors enrolled at Central High School
$15 for interested sophomores
Registration forms available in the school counseling center
Deadline to register is October 3, 2008
Lake View High School - Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Free to interested juniors enrolled at Lake View High School
$15 for interested sophomores
Registration forms available in the school counseling center
For more information:
Central High School - (325)659-3400
Lake View High School - (325)659-3500
ACT
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skills in planning and writing a short essay.
For a list of test dates, download the 2008-2009 ACT Test Calendar.
For more information about the ACT including test preparation resources, test dates and fees, and registration information, please visit the ACT Student website or the ACT Parent website.
PLAN
The PLAN® program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address school districts' high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.
PLAN can help all students—those who are college-bound as well as those who are likely to enter the workforce directly after high school.
As a "pre-ACT" test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. At the same time, many schools recognize the importance of PLAN testing for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement.
Typically, PLAN is administered in the fall of the sophomore year. Contact the Central High School and Lake View High School counseling centers for test dates and registration deadlines.
For more information about PLAN, visit the PLAN website.
AP Exams
AP Examinations are administered each year in May and are available to students enrolled in the district's various AP Courses. The AP Exams test students' ability to perform at a college level and offer students the possibility to qualify for college credit.
Exam Information
The AP Exams will be held during the weeks of May 4-8 and May 11-15, 2009.
A more detailed AP Exam schedule can be found at the CollegeBoard AP Central website.
For more information about the AP program, contact Terrie Phillips at (325) 659-3500 x508.
