TESTING INFORMATION AT SAHS
2023-24 SAHS Testing at a Glance Semester 1
2023-24 SAHS Testing at a Glance Semester 2 Draft
IMPORTANT TESTING UPDATES
- Spring, 2024 SAHS Testing Schedule
- SCHOOL DAY ACT CR TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 – 11TH GRADE ONLYACT CR (College Reportable) –11th Grade Only
Exam is Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Information about the March 26th ACT:
On March 26th, junior students will have the opportunity to take the ACT College Reportable Exam, an important test that provides many benefits that can help the students along the path to college. If the student is a junior, the ACT offers them the opportunity to take the ACT during the regular school day at no cost (paid for by the FLDOE).
All 11th grade students are automatically registered to test, so no registration is required from 11th grade students or their parents.
The ACT test scores will provide families with information about their student’s progress toward colleges in making decisions about admission. Students who take the ACT will be able to share their ACT scores with colleges and universities. The ACT exam can also give students concordant scores for the Algebra 1 EOC (score of 16+) and/or FSA ELA Writing/Reading (average score of 17.5 on the Reading and English subtests).
Test Day Details:
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from approximately 9:20 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Students will test in their assigned locations (will be posted around the school and on the website under Testing Information the week before the test.).
Who: This College Reportable ACT is only for JUNIORS enrolled at St. Augustine High School
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- Juniors that wish to check-out following their test can complete a form that will be available during all lunches.
- All 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will participate in a “Flexible Learning Day” on 3/26 where these students may learn from home and turn in assigned work online or in school on Wednesday, 3/27.
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- Students will need to have and know the following information:
- Home address including zip code
- Email address
- Date of Birth
How long is the ACT?
TIME EVENT ACT (no writing) (minutes)
Approx. 9:20 a.m. 1. Begin reading the verbal instructions 2. Distribute test materials to examinees
No students will be admitted to the test room after test booklets have been distributed.
3. Administer the four tests as directed
4. Collect and verify all test materials.
Test 1 45 Test 2 60 Break 15 Test 3 35 Test 4 35 Approx. 1:30p.m. Dismiss examinees TEST DAY INFORMATION:
There will be no late admittance to the testing rooms. Students who arrive late will attend a study hall in the auditorium.
Snacks/water bottles and personal test materials, including pencils and calculators (see calculator policy below) will need to be provided by the student. Students will be provided lunch after all testing rooms have concluded the exam. It is recommended for students to bring snacks for this test day.
Lunch will immediately follow the dismissal of all testing rooms. Lunch will be approximately 40 minutes and students will then report to the gym until the 3:50pm dismissal time.
For juniors that drive and would like to leave campus immediately after the testing has concluded, parents need to complete an early dismissal form.
THE EARLY DISMISSAL FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE MEDIA CENTER AFTER SPRING BREAK
Students must have this completed form on the day of the test and will need to show the pass at the door upon leaving campus on March 26th.
Students will not be permitted to leave if they do not have this pass.
9TH, 10TH & 12TH GRADE INFORMATION:
This ACT is only available for juniors on March 26th and St. Johns County School District has elected to provide all other students a flexible learning day. This will be conducted virtually through Schoology. Teachers will be in communication of expectations online that day. Students that report to school that day will be held in the auditorium for a study hall and will be provided lunch once all testing has concluded.
ACT CALCULATOR POLICY
For any further questions, please contact Kristin Jasper, Testing Coordinator at [email protected]
- FLVS/SJVS: Students needing to take an EOC will need to contact Mrs. Jasper when finished with course to setup next available test window
Please review the following documents regarding upcoming Spring Testing:
Letters to Parents
- Request for Accommodations for ACT/PSAT/SAT/Advanced Placement Tests
- Student scores for the Winter 2023 statewide science and socials studies assessments are now available in HAC and the Family Score Portal. Please see Mrs. Jasper or your school counselor for a copy of the report.
- Best Writing Grade 9/10 Letter to Parents
- Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) FAQ
- Best Algebra 1/Geometry EOC Letter to Parents;
Please see below for some helpful resources for your student to prepare for this next test administration.
Khan Academy has a 13-unit course which includes the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards tested on the Algebra 1 End of Course Exam. Students can take a 30 – 45 minute pre-test, “Course Challenge,” to help them identify standards they need to review for the EOC: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-1-fl-best
Florida Statewide Assessments provides a paper-based practice with an answer key here: https://fsassessments.org/resources/practice-tests/best-eoc-paper-based-sample-test-materials/best-algebra-1-eoc-pbt-sample-test-materials
- FAST Reading Grades 9/10 (PM3) Letter to Parents
- FCLE (Civics Literacy Gr. 12) Letter to Parents
- EOC/Best/Fast Reading Retake Testing Letter to Parents
- Spring 2023 for students scoring 3 or higher Spring 2023 On Grade Level Letter
Questions Regarding AICE Exam Testing? E-mail Mrs. Bechtle or call (904) 547-8533.
Questions Regarding AP Testing? E-mail Mrs. Jasper
ATTENDANCE FOR TESTING
Please allow up to 48 hours for attendance to be adjusted to excused for testing.
QUESTIONS REGARDING TESTING?
Email Kristin Jasper
OR CALL (904) 547-8528