Standardized Testing
at LRHS
a brief guide
End of Course Tests
(EOC)
used as the final exam in Biology, English 2, Math 1, and Math 3
CTE State Assessments
used as the final exam in many Career and Technical Education course
EOC & CTE State Assessments
Exam is 20% of final grade in course
Exam must be taken in person
Exam is administered online
May not use personal device
Will need WCPSS issued Chromebook
When?
Registration is automatic
Last 5 days of each semester
Scores in Powerschool
PreACT - required for all 10th graders
Aligned to the ACT
When?
Registration is automatic
Test is a school day in November
Scores in act.org account
4 sections | time | # of questions |
English | 30 min | 45 |
| 40 min | 36 |
| 30 mon | 25 |
| 30 min | 30 |
PSAT - optional
Recommended for:
11th graders
top 10% of WCPSS by GPA
interested in National Merit Scholarship
(4-6 students from LRHS are National Merit Semifinalists each year)
10th graders seeking
to compare PreACT & PSAT scores
to experience a practice test
When?
Registration is late Aug/early Sept
School day in October
Scores in collegeboard.org account
PSAT - optional
Digital in 2023
Aligned to the SAT
Watch for interest list sign up in May
2 sections | time | # of questions |
Reading & writing | 64 min divided into two 32 min modules | 54 |
Math | 70 min divided into two 35 min modules | 44 |
ACT - required for all 11th graders
When?
Registration is automatic
Test is a school day in February
Scores in act.org account
Scores can be used for college admission
4 sections | time | # of questions |
English | 45 | 75 |
Math | 60 | 60 |
Reading | 35 | 40 |
Science | 35 | 40 |
ACT Workkeys - required for 12th grade
CTE Concentrators
Can earn certificate at Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum levels for each section
Can earn National Career Readiness Certificate
When?
Registration is automatic
Test is a school day
in Nov/Dec or Feb/Mar
Scores in myworkkeys.com account
3 sections | time |
Workplace Documents | 55 min |
Applied Math | 55 min |
Graphic Literacy | 55 min |
How do IEP/504 accommodations work?
Accommodations must be
on the IEP/504 plan AND
used regularly in classroom testing
Applications are submitted 2-3 months prior to testing by testing coordinator
Parents must sign release form to apply
Decision is made by the testing organizations (ACT and College Board)
Accommodations in an IEP or 504 and used regularly by a student are provided automatically for the PreACT and ACT Workkeys
What about the SAT?
SAT is not offered at LRHS
Sign up for the SAT independently at collegeboard.org
For more information about college admissions testing,
please visit the LRHS Student Services website
http://leesvillestudentservices.weebly.com/admissions-testing-satact.html
Questions?
Contact Kim Arwood, Testing Coordinator
karwood@wcpss.net
919-870-4250 x24530