PSAT & Senior College Work Day, October 9

We will be administering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 9. This is our second digital administration of this test. Last year, our students discovered that this test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator. 

For juniors, the PSAT serves as a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program. It serves as practice for sophomores and freshmen. Sophomore scores, however, are important for two reasons. First, it could qualify some 10th graders for College Board National Program Recognition. Second, the score on the PSAT could help them with Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption. The TSI exemption is important when our students become eligible to take dual credit U.S. History coursework as juniors. Ninth graders take the PSAT 8/9, different from the PSAT taken by our older students.

All students should bring their test device, an external mouse or keyboard (if desired) and a pencil or a pen for making notes. Students are also allowed to bring a charging cord or power bank, snacks and a drink, and hand sanitizer. These additional items will be stored under the students’ desks or in their backpacks.

The following items are not allowed during the test or breaks.

We will plan to begin standard time test administration promptly at 8:45 the morning of October 9. Following test administration, we plan to provide lunch for all testers and then go to Midland Community Theatre to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All students will return to campus by 4:00 for participation in after-school activities. 

The senior class will have 8:45-4:00 available to make progress on their college applications or catch up with academic work. Mrs. Kramer will be in town October 7-11 and available for one-on-one meetings throughout that time.

Please reach out to Mr. Jones or Mrs. Kramer if you have any follow-up questions regarding the testing plan.