Testing

  

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ACT

WHO:  All 11th grade students.  11th and 12th grade students planning on going to college.  Taking the ACT as an exit test is a graduation requirement.
COST:  Juniors taking the test on March 9 will have no fee.  Williamson County Schools pays the fee on this date.  For all other test dates, students must register with ACT and pay the appropriate fee to ACT. 
WHEN:  March 9, 2010 during the school day for all 11th grade students.  Students may also take the test on National Test Dates at Page High School or other testing centers of their choice.  National Test Dates

ACT Registration - Students may pick up an ACT registration packet in the Counseling Center and mail it in or they may register on-line.  The registration for the March 9, 2010 test will be handled at school.

Fred J. Page HS is an ACT test site.  177540 is our site code.

WHO:  Students enrolled in AP classes at PHS
COST:  $78.00 paid to Ms. Thomas in the Cafeteria during lunch.  Payment is due with Registration.  Registration is March 15, 2010 through March 19, 2010.  No refunds or late registrations will be made after March 19.
WHEN: The AP tests are given on specific national test dates during the first two weeks in May.  The tests occur during the school day, usually at a site off-campus.  Spring 2010 National AP Test Dates

AP classes are specially designated classes taken at the high school in which a student may test for college credit, through the Advanced Placement program, upon completion of the coursework.  The tests are given by Page High School staff in May on National AP Test dates. It is to the student's advantage to take as challenging a course load as can be successfully completed.  Students should talk to their parents, School Counselor, teachers and other students when selecting their classes.  Williamson County Schools Policy 4.600 states that 5 points will be added to the student's average at the end of each quarter and 1.0 will be added to the G.P.A. calculation for the Williamson County Grade Point Average. 

Page High School will offer the following AP courses in 2009-2010:  AP English III (English Language), AP English IV (English Literature), AP Music Theory, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP U.S. History, AP Biology, AP Chemistry,  AP Physics C, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Spanish IV: Language.

College and University AP credit acceptance policies differ.  The following website will help you find out what the policy is at the college/university of your choice. AP Credit Policy Info

WHO:  Every 10th grade student only
COST:  Williamson County Schools requires that every 10th grade student takes the   PLAN and WCS pays for the cost of the test.
WHEN:  The PLAN is given during the school day, in October or November.

As a "pre-ACT" test, the PLAN is a good predictor of success on the ACT.  The ACT is one of the two most widely accepted college entrance exams.  The PLAN includes an academic test and an interest inventory.  The PLAN tells the students how many and what types of academic questions they responded to correctly and incorrectly.  It also tells the students what type of career might be good for them based on the academic test and the career inventory.

Information about PLAN for students  
Sample PLAN questions

WHO:    Recommended for high achieving 9th and 10th grade students and all 11th grade students.
COST:    $15  Check only, made payable to Page High School. Sign up in the Counseling Center with Mrs. Robinson during Patriot Period only.  Students must be registered and paid by September 30, 2009.
WHEN:  October 14, 2009 during the school day.

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.  Juniors desiring to be considered for a National Merit Scholarship must be sure to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of their Junior year.  Students must sign up with the school and pay the testing fee, in advance.  As a preliminary SAT, the PSAT gives the student first-hand experience for the SAT Reasoning Test (one of the two college entrance tests used by most colleges).  The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills.  The PSAT helps the student prepare for the SAT and receive feedback on their academic strengths and weaknesses.

The PSAT helps you :  get ready for the SAT; enter National Merit Scholarship Corporations competitions for recognition and scholarships; access personalized college and career planning resources; request information from colleges and universities; assess your critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills; get specific suggestions on how to improve your academic skills.

2009 Page High School PSAT Flyer

Additional information on the PSAT.

Preparing for the PSAT.

WHO:  11th and 12th grade students applying to a college which requires the SAT as its admission test.
COST:  Fees vary based on the tests taken.  Students must register with SAT and pay the applicable fee to SAT.  SAT Fee schedule
WHEN:  Given on National Test Dates.  PHS is not an SAT administration site.

The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It tells students how well they use the skills and knowledge they have attained in and outside of the classroom—including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is an important resource for colleges. It's also one of the best predictors of how well students will do in college.  Students can take either the SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests. 

SAT Registraion: pick-up a packet in the Counseling Center or register On-line

WHO:  Every 11th grade student
COST:  None.  This test is part of the State of Tennessee testing program.
WHEN:  During the school day on February 2, 2010  Makeups are February 3, 2010  Future Test Dates