Old Mill High School Testing Information

2011-2012

School Testing Coordinator: Mr. Ben Shea

(410) – 969 – 9010 ex. 204

2011-2012 HSA Testing Schedule

Maryland High School Assessments

· What are the Maryland High School Assessments?

· When are the HSAs given?

· Does my child have to pass the HSAs in order to graduate?

· Ways to meet the HSA requirement

· What if my child fails an HSA?

· What is the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation?

· My child is in middle school, but taking algebra now. Does he/she have to pass the Algebra/Data Analysis HSA to graduate?

· When will I see my child’s scores?

· What can I do to help my child on the HSAs?

· Do students with disabilities have to take the HSAs?

To find out information regarding what the High School Assessments measure and why each student is required to take them please click on the link below.

http://www.hsaexam.org/your_child.html

CollegeBoard Assessments

These assessments are used for high school placement, scholarship opportunities, and future educational planning purposes. Please review the CollegeBoard website for detailed information about each exam and assessments for each schedule. Click on the link below.

www.collegeboard.com

Register on-line!

Advance Placement Exams (AP EXAMS)

· Assessments are taken in May and normally taken by students who have advance placement coursework.

AP Exam Schedule

AP Exam Registration Form

AP Discount Sheet (Students in AVID and families paying for multiple exams)

AP Testing Schedule

Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT)

· Currently given to all 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th graders. Only the scores in the student’s 11^th grade year are used for scholarship opportunities.

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

· SATs are given at pre-determined locations 7 times a year. Any student can take these exams.