STATE TESTING INFORMATION

State Testing: April 9th & 10th, 2025

📍 Where? All testing will take place at the high school.

You might be wondering… Do I have to take these tests? Let’s break it down—who takes them and why they matter!

What tests will you take?

Depending on your grade, you’ll take one or more of the following:

PSAT 8/9 – Taken by 9th graders, this test helps you practice for future college entrance exams and gives insight into your academic strengths.
PSAT 10 – Taken by 10th graders, this is another step in preparing for the SAT and can help you qualify for scholarships in the future.
SAT – Taken by 11th graders, this is a key college entrance exam that many colleges and universities use for admissions and scholarships.
ACT WorkKeys – 11th graders also take this career readiness test, which can earn them a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) that’s valuable for job applications.

Why do we take these tests?

Practice & Preparation – The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 help prepare you for the SAT, which is an important college entrance exam.
College & Scholarships – Your SAT score can be used for college applications and scholarships. A strong score can help open doors!
Career Readiness – The ACT WorkKeys test provides a certification that can help students stand out to employers.
State Requirements – These tests are required by the state of Michigan as part of your education and help schools understand how to support students academically.

🚀 Your future starts now—let’s set you up for success!

April 2nd: Digital Readiness Check for PSAT & SAT

On April 2nd, we will conduct a digital readiness check during school for the PSAT and SAT. Ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders will be called down to log in to the test site and confirm their information. Please remember to bring your fully charged Chromebook that day!

Purpose of the Digital Readiness Check:

The goal is to ensure students and schools are fully prepared for digital testing by:

Familiarizing students with the testing application (e.g., Bluebook)
Confirming that devices meet technical requirements
Completing the exam setup process
Reviewing test-taking rules
Verifying that personal information is correct

What Happens During the Check:

Students log in to the testing application using temporary credentials (similar to test day)
They complete the exam setup process
They may try a test preview

This check is an essential step to ensure a smooth testing experience. Be prepared and set yourself up for success!

SCHEDULE

Wednesday April 9th, 2025

WEDNESDAY 4/9/2025

PSAT Digital Test 10th Graders: The test is approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes. No Virtual Learning today.

SAT Digital Test 11th Graders: The test is approx. 3 hours and 2 minutes. No virtual Learning today.

Virtual Learning 9th Graders & 12th Graders: For 9th and 12th grade students, virtual learning will take place from 7:28 AM to 2:30 PM. To be marked present, students must complete the assigned work during this time. Students should log into Schoology and complete the assignments provided by their teachers.