Guidance

Upcoming Testing Schedule:
Date	Test	Grade	Time	Room
Tuesday, March 9	FCAT Reading	9 & 10	Periods 1-4	248-218
Wednesday, March 10	FCAT Math	9 & 10	Periods 1-4	207-227
Thursday, March 11	FCAT Science	11	Periods 1-3	217-227
Friday, March 12	FCAT Reading Re-takes	11 & 12	All day	227
Saturday, March 13	SAT	11 & 12	7:45 AM-12:45 PM	212-220
Monday, March 15	FCAT Math Re-takes	11 & 12	All day	227

Make-up testing for FCAT:

Date	Test	Grade	Time	Room
Monday, March 15	FCAT Reading	9	Periods 1-3	225
Monday, March 15	FCAT Reading	10	Periods 1-4	221
*Monday, March 15	FCAT Math	9	Periods 5-7	225
Tuesday, March 16	FCAT Math	10	Periods 1-4	221
*Students taking Grade 9 FCAT Math will go to first lunch.  Testing will begin at 11:55 AM.

Helpful resources for mapping your child's future-

College planning tips for Juniors:      http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/juniortips.htm

College planning tips for Seniors: http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/collegeprep/seniorcalendar.htm

Pre-College Entrance Exams-Grades 10 & 11 

PSAT- It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. The PSAT measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills.

http://www.nationalmerit.org/student_guide.pdf

PLAN- As a "pre-ACT" test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. At the same time, many schools recognize the importance of PLAN testing for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement.  This exam measures English, Math, Science, and Reading. 

College Entrance Exams-Grades 11 & 12

SAT- The SAT is the nation's most widely used admissions test among colleges and universities. It tests students' knowledge of subjects that are necessary for college success: reading, writing, and mathematics. The SAT assesses the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college. Register at www.collegeboard.com.

*VHS is a test site for the SAT.  Please arrive no later then 7:45 AM using the Main Entrance.

ACT- The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, math, reading, and science.  Register at www.actstudent.org.

*VHS is not a test site for ACT.  When you are registering for the ACT make sure you use our high school code in order for VHS to receive your test scores.  High School Code = 101833

**Fee waivers are provided to those in need.  Please stop by guidance to see if you qualify for 2 free ACT and SAT tests.

***Check out the PDF files below for test dates and registration deadlines:

PDF Files

ACT Information - ACT calendar & fee information
SAT Information - SAT calendar & fee information
Scholarships For Seniors (updated 3/10) - Please watch your deadlines!
SUS Matrix - What State colleges are looking for in you

Contact:

Grades 9-12 - Patricia Karolev (Patricia Karolev@tvcs.org)
Grades 9-12 - Erica Schuster (Erica.schuster@tvcs.org)