Testing
TESTING
ASVAB for All Juniors - computer lab /or cafeteria - OCTOBER 17 (8am to 10am)
********************************************************************************************** PSAT Testing (ALL Sophomores) plus Juniors who want to test
NEW-Computerized!!- The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSQT scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Critical reading skills, Math problem-solving skills and Writing skills
Go to https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ to practice for this test.
The test will be Mandatory for ALL Sophomores this year (paid for by the state) and $18 for Juniors who want to test. Sign up and pay in the office. You must pay before you test.
October 11th and make-up October 18th (please be here on the 12th so we don't have to use the make- up date)
*********************************************************************************************
SAT Testing (ALL Juniors)
NEW - Computerized!! -The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Since it was debuted by the College Board in 1926, its name and scoring have changed several times; originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was later called the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT I: Reasoning Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test.
Go to https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ to practice for this test.
Junior SAT Testing will be on March 12th and March 19th. I would like to test everyone on the 13th and use the 20th for the make-up date. Students will be uploaded into the SAT system for registration by our Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Hancock.
*********************************************************************************************
ACT Testing (Juniors and Seniors)
The ACT is a national college test that consists of subject area tests in English, Math, Science and Reading. The ACT with writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 40-minute writing test. The results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US. The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. High functioning sophomores and Juniors should plan on taking this test at least once. To register go to: actstudent.org/register
ACT Test Dates 2024-2025 ________________________________________________________Jr’s and Sr’s _________________
Test Date Registration Deadline /Late Registration Deadline /Photo ID Upload
Sept 14, 2024 |
August 9 |
August 25 |
September 6 |
*October 26, 2024 |
September 20 |
October 7 |
October 18 |
December 14, 2024 |
November 8 |
November 22 |
December 6 |
*February 8, 2025 |
January 3 |
January 20 |
January 31 |
April 5, 2025 |
February 28 |
March 16 |
March 28 |
June 14, 2025 |
May 9 |
May 26 |
June 6 |
July 12, 2025 |
June 6 |
June 20 |
July 4 |
*Challis testing dates are in October and February
The ACT entrance exam is used by many colleges and universities for admissions. Currently, Idaho college's use G.P.A. for admissions purposes, but scores on these entrance exams could be used for scholarship purposes. Local Challis School District Scholarships use test scores to award scholarships. The purpose of ACT is to measure a high school students’ readiness for college. Challis High School offers two, on sight testing dates.
Challis ACT Code/CEEB code: 130105
The Idaho High School Activities Association sponsors SAT/ACT test prep for all students. Go to SAT/ACT Prep Project under quick links on their home page @ idhsaa.org.
*offered in Challis
**********************************************************************************************
ISAT Testing – (approximate dates for Spring testing) March – May
The Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) Comprehensive Assessment System consists of Interim Assessments which are optional tests given during the school year to help monitor student progress; year-end Summative Assessment and access to Tools for Teachers which provides resources to teachers to use to improve student learning. Each of these are part of a coherent and comprehensive system of assessment designed to be used together to improve teaching and learning.