PSAT TESTING INFORMATION
Attention HCHS 9th, 10 and 11th graders,
As a means to better prepare our younger students for the SAT in the spring of their 11th grade year, all Harper Creek 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will take a form of the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). The PSAT/NMSQT will also provide the district with meaningful data relative to increasing student success in all classes and on the SAT. Additionally, the NMSQT also qualifies students for the National Merit Scholarship Program - a national one-time and renewable scholarship program sponsored by colleges/universities, business and industry. Students must take the PSAT to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
- The PSAT/NMSQT will take place for all 10th and 11th grade students on Thursday, October 29thth from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m.
All HCHS students - both Hybrid and Virtual students - are expected to test. There will be no classes, only the PSAT tests on these days.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle, calculator, and two #2 pencils.
Cell phones and all electronic devices are not allowed during testing. Students should leave them in their lockers or cars.
Students will receive breakfast and snacks. Grab and go lunches will be provided after the test.
Students will be excused from school once testing is completed.
Transportation
Transportation within the district will be provided along traditional morning Bus routes.
Transportation home will also follow traditional afternoon routes within the district. Transportation will be provided once testing is completed and bussing is available at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Self-transport is encouraged. Students unable to self-transport will be able to stay in the building until the Bus transportation arrives.
Dual-enrolled students and students attending either the Math & Science Center or the Calhoun Area Career Center are excused from their morning Center/College sessions and expected to test at Harper Creek on the scheduled day and time.
School begins at 7:45 a.m. Please make every effort to ensure that your student is well-rested and here on time.
We all want our students’ testing experience to be as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Your positive outlook and supportive manner going into these assessments also will influence your child’s experience.
Remember, testing is a part of learning. State assessment results do not impact student grades. They are designed to provide information on student knowledge and ability to be career- and college-ready upon graduation. Schools and districts use the results for curriculum planning and school improvement initiatives that benefit all students.