Exams and testing
Princeton Review PSAT/SAT & ACT Review Sessions
San Angelo ISD is pleased to offer The Princeton Review student training sessions for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams.
Numerous SAISD teachers who have attended intensive training with The Princeton Review personnel will conduct the review sessions. Students enrolled in the training sessions will have the opportunity to study Princeton Review materials as well as take two practice tests.
The study sessions target sophomores and juniors; however, freshmen are also welcome. The cost for the series of sessions is $50 for students who are enrolled in the SAISD free and reduced meal program and $100 for all other SAISD students.
Further information including dates, times, and registration information, can be found in the following documents.
PSAT/SAT & ACT Review Sessions Class Schedule - Spring 2013
PSAT/SAT & ACT Review Sessions Registration Form
For more information, please call the office of Terrie Phillips, Advanced Academic Specialist, at (325)947-3838, ext. 726.
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.
ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER is a suite of tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading and writing as you prepare to enroll in college-level courses. ACCUPLACER is used to identify your strengths and weaknesses in each subject area and to help you improve your skills through interactive online learning tools. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to place you in the appropriate college courses that meet your skill level.
Howard College has reserved the following days and times for SAISD students to take ACCUPLACER. They have agreed to waive the testing fee for SAISD students who test at these designated time.
June 12
June 19
July 10
July 24
Aug 14
Aug 21
Students should report directly to the Howard College computer lab (B-105). Registration is between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Students begin testing immediately after registration.
| Exit Level—11th grade | Exit Level Retest | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 22 | English Language Arts | |
| Tue, Oct 23 | Mathematics | |
| Wed, Oct 24 | Science | |
| Thu, Oct 25 | Social Studies | |
| Mon, Mar 4 | English Language Arts | English Language Arts |
| Tue, Mar 5 | Mathematics | |
| Wed, Mar 6 | Science | |
| Thu, Mar 7 | Social Studies | |
| Mon, Apr 22 | English Language Arts | |
| Tue, Apr 23 | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Wed, Apr 24 | Science | Science |
| Thu, Apr 25 | Social Studies | Social Studies |
| Mon, July 8 | English Language Arts | |
| Tue, July 9 | Mathematics | |
| Wed, July 10 | Science | |
| Thu, July 11 | Social Studies |
| Students retesting or completing course work in the following… | English | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 3 | English I, III Write | |||
| Tue, Dec 4 | English I, III Read | |||
| Wed, Dec 5 | English II Write | |||
| Thu, Dec 6 | English II Read | |||
| Tue, Dec 11 (Tentative Date) | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II | |||
| Wed, Dec 12 (Tentative Date) | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | |||
| Thu, Dec 13 (Tentative Date) | Wld Geography, Wld History, US History |
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| Mon, April 1 | English I, III Write | |||
| Tue, April 2 | English I, III Read | |||
| Wed, April 3 | English II Write | |||
| Thu, April 4 | English II Read | |||
| Tue, May 7 (Tentative Date) | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
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| Wed, May 8 (Tentative Date | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | |||
| Thu, May 9 | Wld Geography, Wld History, US History |
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| Mon, July 8 | English I, III Write | |||
| Tue, July 9 | English I, III Read | |||
| Wed, July 10 | English II Write | |||
| Thu, July 11 | English II Read | |||
| Tue, July 16 (Tentative Date) | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II | |||
| Wed, July 17 (Tentative Date) | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | |||
| Thu, July 18 (Tentative Date) | Wld Geography, Wld History, US History |
| 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, April 2 | Writing #1 | Mathematics | Writing #1 | Mathematics | ||
| Wed, April 3 | Writing #2 | Read | Writing #2 | Read | ||
| Tue, April 23 | Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics | ||
| Wed, April 24 | Reading | Reading | Science |
Reading |
Reading |
Science |
| Thu, April 25 | Social Studies | |||||
| Tue, May 14 | Mathematics | Mathematics | ||||
| Wed, May 15 | Read | Read | ||||
| Tue, June 25 | Mathematics | Mathematics | ||||
| Wed, June 26 | Read | Read |
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, view the 2012-2013 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines.
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 - Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Free to interested juniors enrolled at Central High School
$15 for interested sophomores and freshman
Registration forms available in the school counseling center
Deadline to register is TBA by campus
Lake View High School - Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Free to interested juniors enrolled at Lake View High School
$15 for interested sophomores and freshman
Registration forms available in the school counseling center
Deadline to register is TBA by campus
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, view the 2012-2013 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 6, 2013 thru May 17, 2013
A more detailed AP Exam schedule can be found at the CollegeBoard website.
For more information about the AP program, contact Terrie Phillips at (325) 659-3500 x508.
