Testing Information 2009-10

Port Townsend High School CEEB code - 480915

PSAT -  October 14, 8 am, PTHS auditorium.

- For 11th, 10th and 9th graders.

- Preregistration is required ($13 to PTSD #50, payable in the main PTHS  office)

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is given once a year. It is a shortened version of the SAT,  which is used by many college admissions offices.  The PSAT allows students to “practice” their test taking skills, and also serves as the qualifying test for National Merit Scholarships.  More information is available in the PTHS Counseling Office

SAT - Reasoning Test  $45.00; 11th and 12th grade

- PTHS on Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 23, March 13, May 1, June 5.

- Advance pre-registration with the College Board is required.                       

- Materials are available in the Counseling Office or on www.collegeboard.com

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is administered by the College Board.  Scores are used by many post-secondary institutions, in conjunction with grades and course history, in making admissions decisions. The Reasoning Test includes three sections: critical reading, math and writing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Some post-secondary institutions may also require completion of Subject Tests.  Please see a counselor for more information.

ACT - $32,  Act Plus Writing - $47;  11th and 12th grade

- Given Sept 12, Oct 24, Dec 12, Feb 6, April10, June 12 in Bremerton and Port Angeles.

- Advance pre-registration is required.  Materials are available in the Counseling Office or on-line at www.actstudent.org

The American College Test (ACT) is used by many post-secondary institutions in conjunction with grades and course history in making admissions decisions. The ACT consists of subtests in English, mathematics, reading, science and writing (optional).

ASSET TEST - (also known as the on-line COMPASS test) – a math and English placement test required by all community colleges and technical institutes in Washington State.  This test is also used as an admissions test for the state Running Start Program. This test is given locally at the Peninsula College branch campus at Fort Worden.  Call directly for an appointment, 385-4605.

WASL -  tax-funded; 10th grade.

The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) is a state mandated test for all sophomore students and is part of the graduation requirements for the class of 2008 and beyond.  Demonstration of meeting state standard is achieved by a minimum score of 400 on math, reading and science and a score of 17 on writing.

• Results from the 2009 WASL were mailed to parents during the week of June 12. 

• For more information on the WASL as it relates to Washington State High School Graduation Requirements, please visit the OSPI website by clicking here

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