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Testing

 (revised 2/26/09)
* AP Exams - $86 needs to be paid March 4 - 21st

ASVAB for Juniors                                               

  • This is the FREE Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, the best aptitude test available.  It provides students with valuable feedback about job and vocational skills.
  • Juniors who wish to take the test will meet in the Cafeteria at 7:45 a.m.
  • This test is highly encouraged for all juniors, but it is not required.

Criterion Reference Testing Schedule

The Core (CRT) testing is given at the end of each year measuring how well students are learning the core curriculum in Math, Science and English.  These tests are part of the Utah Performance Assessment.  The window for testing this year is from April 20 to May 15.  All students are required to take these tests in their core classes.  Students may check with their teachers to determine specific test dates.

  • Math:  Algebra and Geometry
  • Science:  Biology, Physics, and Chemistry
  • English:  10th and 11th grades

PLAN Test for Sophomores                             

  • The PLAN test is an important step toward making college a reality.  It helps identify skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and shows areas where extra help or additional courses are needed.

Utah Basic Skills Competency Test Makeup for 11th and 12th Graders
A makeup test for 11th and 12th grade students that still need to pass one or more sections of the

Utah Basic Skills Competency Test for 10th – 11th – and 12th Graders
The UBSCT will be administered to all 10th grade students, and 11th and 12th grade students that still need to pass one or more sections according to the following schedule:  FEBRUARY 3–WRITING, FEBRUARY 4–MATH, FEBRUARY 5–READING.  Students will report to their assigned testing advisor at the beginning of each day.  Bring a #2 pencil and a calculator for the Math test.  (make-up date February 6 in the Little Theatre)

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Tests
The ASVAB will be administered to 11th Grade Students October.  The ASVAB explores interests, skills, and work-related values and provides career information resources. 

Preliminary ACT Test (PLAN)
PLAN test results assist students and parents in making choices about courses to be taken in the remaining high school years.  The PLAN also gives you an estimated ACT score in preparation for college. 

College Tour
--All Utah Colleges and Universities send representatives to our school.  Seniors will choose three schools to meet with.  They will be given valuable information about admissions, scholarships, and special programs at their chosen schools.
--This is a required activity for seniors. 

Preliminary SAT Test (PSAT/NMSQT) 
The PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.  The test is optional and students will need to sign up and prepay a fee of $15.00 in the finance office.