SAT/PSAT Testing

State testing this year will take place on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17. Our schedule will be as follows:

Tuesday, April 16

  • Freshmen - Regular attendance day (Dismissal at 1:55 p.m.)

  • Sophomores - PSAT 10 (Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.)

  • Juniors - SAT with essay (Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.)

  • Seniors - Community service / college visit day

Wednesday, April 17 - NO LATE START

  • Freshmen - PSAT 8/9 at East Campus (Dismissal at 11:00 a.m.)

  • Sophomores - Community service / college visit day

  • Juniors - Illinois Science Assessment (Dismissal at 11:00 a.m.)

  • Seniors - Community service / college visit day

PREPARING FOR THE SAT / PSAT
Grade 9

Freshmen – PSAT 9

Freshmen have regular attendance on Tuesday, April 16.

Freshmen have PSAT 8/9 Testing at East Campus on Wednesday, April 17.

  • Testing begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. 

Testing room assignments will be posted the week before testing. Staff will be available to assist students locate their testing rooms.

Grade 10

Sophomores – PSAT 10

Sophomores have PSAT 10 Testing on Tuesday, April 16

  • Testing begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. 

Sophomores have a Community Service/college visit day on Wednesday, April 17.

Grade 11

Juniors – SAT

Juniors will take the SAT with essay on Tuesday, April 16.

  • Testing begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. 

Juniors will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Wednesday, April 17.

  • Testing begins promptly at 7:45 a.m.  and ends at 11:00 a.m.

Grade 12

Seniors

Seniors do not have classes on April 16-17. Seniors should use these days to complete Community Service and for college visits.

WHAT TO BRING FOR TESTING

Students must bring their IDs, fully charged Chromebooks, chargers, and pencils.  A calculator is optional, as one is provided online.  Students are permitted to bring snacks and water that they can consume during designated times.

REMEMBER, STUDENTS!

  • Bring a  fully charged Chromebook and charging cord or device.

  • Eat a healthy breakfast.

  • Hydrate! Students may bring a sealed snack and a sealed water bottle for the break.

  • Get a good night’s sleep.

These exams are required by the State of Illinois. They are indicators of students’ college readiness and the school district’s progress.

These are online tests. There are two timed short breaks during testing.

Students with accommodations will receive their testing assignment from the Special Education offices. See your Case Manager with questions.

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