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The best preparation for taking standardized tests is consistent work in academic courses. We also strongly emphasize the importance of reading.
Also, please remember that these tests do not give data on motivation, self-discipline, concern for others, sense of humor, and all the other important qualities of the heart and mind that make you a unique individual.
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Osceola Fundamental High School’s CEEB Code is:
1 0 1 5 9 7
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PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on October 12th, 2011.
All students wishing to take the test will be required to pay a $16.00 fee. The College Board provides a limited number of fee waivers for students in 11th Grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee. See Mrs. McDaniel in guidance for more information about PSAT fee waivers.
Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT will be able to take advantage of MyRoad -- the College Board's online majors, college, and career exploration program. MyRoad is one of the newest resources to be included with the PSAT/NMSQT. With your individual College Board account, you will be able to access MyRoad's wealth of major and career information, search for colleges, take a personality-type assessment, and get exclusive, first-hand perspectives from students and professionals currently working in their respective disciplines and fields.
Students also gain access to My College QuickStart, which provides students with personalized feedback, practice and college planning based on their PSAT/NMSQT results.
Taking the PSAT is also the only way students can qualify for a National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) –- a test which serves as an initial screen of more than 1.5 million entrants each year –- and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.
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SAT
Test Date Test Registration Deadline
Regular / Late
October 1, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests Sep. 9 / Sep. 21
November 5, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests Oct. 7 / Oct. 21
December 3, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests Nov. 8 / Nov. 20
January 28, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Dec. 30 / Jan. 13
March 10, 2012 SAT only Feb. 10 / Feb. 24
May 5, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Apr. 6 / Apr. 20
June 2, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests May 8 / May 22 Fees:
SAT Reasoning Test $49.00
SAT Subject Tests $22.00 Basic Registration Fee
add $22.00 Language Tests with Listening
add $11.00 All other Subject Tests
Late registration add $26.00
Standby testing fee add $43.00
Change test, test date, or test center fee add $25.00
Fee Waivers:
High school students in the United States or U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, who cannot afford to pay the test fees are eligible. Only your counselor or authorized agency can grant you a fee waiver. If you are a home-schooled student, you must provide proof of eligibility to your local high school, agency fee-waiver administrator or counselor. Fee waivers are not available through the College Board. Four total waivers are available — two for the SAT and two for the SAT Subject Tests. SAT Subject Test fee waivers can be used any time from 9th grade through graduation. SAT fee waivers can be used from 11th grade through graduation. See Ms. Polizzi in guidance for more information about SAT fee waivers.
Scores:
Scores are available online and by phone several weeks after the test date. Official score reports are mailed about five weeks after the test. Some scores may take longer to report.
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PLAN
The PLAN test will be administered to all Pinellas County Schools' 10th graders in the fall of 2011. The exact date is yet to be determined. This test will be given to 10th graders free of charge.
PLAN Benefits
• PLAN is tightly aligned with middle and high school course curriculum (English, reading, math, science) as opposed to the critical reasoning (aptitude) aspects of PSAT. PLAN is a curriculum-based achievement test measuring acquired abilities tied to recognized middle and high school courses and curriculum. PLAN test results can be used to identify specific instructional gaps and modify instruction accordingly for individual students and at the school and district levels in these core curriculum courses.
• PLAN has a specific science test. PLAN in grade 10 can help identify instructional needs for students as to prepare them for the 11th grade science FCAT.
• The ACT and PLAN include a research-based definition of "college readiness without remediation" based on proficiency levels on ACT and PLAN. Students achieving certain PLAN and ACT scores are identified as being on track to earn grades of "C or higher in introductory college-level courses" in each subject.
• ACT has completed new research linking PLAN performance to AP exam success that is analogous to the AP Potential Report generated by PSAT results, so PLAN can continue to assist schools in identifying students for placement in advanced course in which they are likely to experience success.
• Many districts, including Pinellas, are demonstrating success with students who have been unable to pass the 10,h grade FCAT for HS graduation who are taking and earning concordant scores on the ACT. PLAN can help identify students likely to be successful, or target specific areas of study, to help more such students be successful in earning a concordant score for FCAT on the ACT.
• PLAN also includes a strong career interest inventory that builds upon the state mandated middle school Career Planning course, Career Explorer, and Choices. The PLAN Career Inventory can help both college bound students and students looking to enter the workforce upon high school graduation make informed choices regarding the high school program of study, including participation in high school Centers of Excellence and Vocational Certification Programs.
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ACT
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required September 10, 2011 August 12 August 13 - 26
October 22, 2011 September 16 September 17 - 30
December 10, 2011 November 4 November 5 - 18
February 11, 2012 January 13 January 14 - 20
April 14, 2012 March 9 March 10 - 23
June 9, 2012 May 4 May 5 - 18 Fees:
ACT (No Writing) $34.00
ACT Plus Writing $49.50
Late fee add $21.00
Standby testing add $42.00
Change fee add $21.00
Fee Waivers:
If you are a high school junior or senior and can't afford the registration fee for the ACT (No Writing) or ACT Plus Writing, you may be eligible for an ACT Fee Waiver. If you are eligible, you may use a maximum of two fee waivers total. The waiver is used once you register, even if you do not test on the requested test date. Fee waivers cover only the basic registration fee for your test option, including up to four college choices (if you provide valid codes when you register). Waivers do not cover the late registration fee, test date or test center changes, standby fee, or any other services. You cannot request a fee waiver directly from ACT; you must contact your high school counselor. If you receive an ACT Fee Waiver Form, follow the "Student Directions" on it for your registration method (or if requesting Special Testing). Note: If you register online, and register during the late period or request any additional services, you must enter a credit card to pay those fees before submitting your registration. See Ms. Polizzi in Guidance for more information about ACT fee waivers.
Scores:
Score reports are normally mailed within 3-8 weeks after the test date. If you take the ACT Plus Writing, your report will be mailed when all your scores, including Writing, are available, normally within 5-8 weeks after the test date.
The only test preparation program designed exclusively by ACT test development professionals is now online! Here's what you will find in ACT Online Prep:
* Practice tests with real ACT test questions
* Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with real-time scoring
* Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science
* Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path
* Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet
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testGEAR
Proven effective in raising student test scores, testGEAR online test prep courses levels the playing field by providing every student with the practice they need to achieve test excellence on the SAT, PSAT and ACT. Available from school and from home, testGEAR broadens access to every student in a cost-effective way, helping to encourage greater parental involvement in the test preparation process.
testGEAR identifies students' weaknesses with an initial diagnostic assessment that prescribes a customized, standards aligned curriculum that strengthens content skills, introduces test taking strategies and builds confidence so students can walk into their exams feeling well-prepared.
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SAT vs. ACT
The guidance department recommends the following:- Take the SAT and ACT in the spring of your junior year; retake them during the fall of your senior year if necessary.
- Take SAT Subject Tests in June of junior year, December of senior year, or the terminal year of the subject, e.g., biology at the end of sophomore year.
- Subject Tests commonly recommended:
- Writing
- Mathematics
- A subject in which you feel qualified
- A foreign language, if placement or meeting college requirements is possible
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PERT (formerly CPT)
The College Placement Test (CPT) is used to determine if you are at college level in reading, English and math. The CPT is taken after completing the admissions application.
REQUIRED SCORES
There are two kinds of CPT:
(1) Accuplacer - This test was offered for new student course placement prior to September 19, 2011. It is still available for initial math course placement higher than the College Algebra (MAC 1105), Ability-to-Benefit, SPC Nursing Program admissions requirements, and students who took Accuplacer for initial course placement in the previous 30 days and wish to retake using the same test. To prepare for this test, visit the Accuplacer website.
(2) Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT) - Students testing for placement on or after September 19, 2011 will take the PERT. To prepare for this test you can review sample test questions or download the PERT Study Guide.
Study guides containing more in-depth review materials to prepare for either college placement test are available for: Reading comprehension, Sentence skills, Math, Algebra.
Take the Test
You may take the CPT at one of SPC's Test Centers during the hours listed. The test is computerized and is not timed, however, it usually takes approximately 3 1/2 hours to complete. If you are taking either test for the first time, you do not need to pay a fee.
On the day of the test, bring your:
Valid, photo ID
SPC student ID number
Food, drink, all electronic devices and all other materials are not permitted in the test room.
Accommodations
If you have a disability and require testing accommodations beyond extended time (test is not timed), contact Disability Resources to make arrangements for accommodations.
Test Retakes
You can currently retake the CPT as many times as you need before you begin taking classes at SPC, but all attempts must be before you enroll in a credit class. You must wait at least one day before retesting. There is fee for CPT retakes.
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AP Tests
Test Date Test
May 7 Chemistry (8 AM)
Environmental Science (8 AM)
Psychology (12 PM)
May 8 Spanish Language (8 AM)
Art History (12 PM)
May 9 Calculus AB (8 AM)
Calculus BC (8 AM)
May 10 English Literature and Composition (8 AM)
May 11 United States History (8 AM)
European History (12 PM)
Studio Art (portfolios due, 12 PM)
May 14 Biology (8 AM)
Music Theory (8 AM)
May 15 United States Government and Politics (8 AM)
Comparative Government and Politics (12 PM)
French Language (12 PM)
May 16 English Language and Composition (8 AM)
Statistics (12 PM)
May 17 World History (8 AM)
May 18 Human Geography (8 AM)
*Dates are subject to change.
Be sure to check out the AP credit policy of the colleges and universities you are applying to.
Exam Day
What to Bring:
* Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all multiple-choice answer sheets.
* Black or dark-blue ballpoint pens for free-response questions in most exams.
* Your school code. (If you are a homeschooled student, you will be given a code at the time of the exam.)
* A watch (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
* Your social security number for identification purposes. (If you provide it, the number will appear on your AP Grade Reports.)
* An AP-authorized calculator if you're taking an AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam.
* A ruler or straightedge if you're taking an AP Physics Exam.
* A photo I.D. if you do not attend the school where you are taking the exam.
What Not to Bring:
* Books, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes.
* Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above).
* Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets).
* Typewriting equipment, computers (except as noted for students with disabilities), or calculators (except as noted above).
* Watches that beep or have an alarm.
* Portable listening or recording devices -- even with headphones -- or photographic equipment.
* Beepers, cellular phones, MP3 players, or personal digital assistants (PDAs).
* Clothing (t-shirts, for example) with subject-related information.
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FLVS AP Exam Reviews
Push the envelope on student success! Florida Virtual School now offers test reviews to prepare students for the spring AP Exams.
The reviews arm students with:
* Test taking strategies specific to the AP exams
* Real student work samples with explanations for graded entries
* Grading rubrics, along with opportunities to apply them to student work
In addition, students have access to:
* Practice tests
* Essay prompts
* Multiple-choice assessments
* Study resources
AP Test Reviews are available for the following AP courses:
* United States History
* Calculus AB
* English Language and Composition
* English Literature and Composition
* European History
* Spanish Language
* Biology
* Macroeconomics
* Art History
* US Government and Politics
Register now for AP Test Reviews; you will have access within 24 hours.
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FCAT and EOCs
The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT) began in 1998 as part of Florida's overall plan to increase student achievement by implementing higher standards. When in full implementation, the FCAT was administered to students in grades 3-11 and consisted of criterion-referenced assessments in mathematics, reading, science, and writing, which measured student progress toward meeting the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) benchmarks. During the 2010-11 school year, Florida began the transition from the FCAT to the FCAT 2.0 and Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments. Selected grades and subjects will continue to participate in FCAT assessments until the final transition is complete. In the 2011-12 school year, only FCAT Writing and FCAT Reading and Mathematics Retake assessments will be administered.
The FCAT 2.0 measures student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. The transition from the FCAT to the FCAT 2.0 will be phased in, with 2011 FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics being the first assessments to begin this transition. FCAT 2.0 Science will be administered to students for the first time in the spring of 2012, and the writing assessment will continue to be administered through 2014.
The Florida EOC Assessments are part of Florida's Next Generation Strategic Plan for the purpose of increasing student achievement and improving college and career readiness. EOC assessments are computer-based, criterion-referenced assessments that measure the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for specific courses, as outlined in their course descriptions. The first assessment to begin the transition to end-of-course testing in Florida was the 2011 Algebra 1 EOC Assessment. Biology 1 and Geometry EOC Assessments will be administered for the first time in May 2012. There are plans to implement additional EOC assessments in U.S. History and Civics.
Assessment Calendar
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FCAT Explorer
With resources for parents and teachers, the FCAT Explorer helps students learn about and practice the skills tested on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
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ASVAB
The ASVAB will be administered on a date to be determined. If you wish to take this test, please see Ms. Jackson in Guidance or Ms. Nolan in Student Services.
There is no fee for this test.
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