Transcript What is the PSAE? - Willowbrook High School

ADDISON TRAIL HIGH
SCHOOL PLACEMENT
TESTING PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHT
All you need to know about Addison Trail
Placement Testing
Presenters:
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Doug Wildes- Addison Trail High School
Assistant Principal
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Marco Gasca- Addison Trail High School
Community Liaison
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Cristina Ardizzone- Indian Trail Junior
High Assistant Principal
On the Washington Post list...
WE ARE THE # 1 NON-SELECTIVE,
ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, IN
PROVIDING ACCESS TO COLLEGELEVEL CURRICULUM FOR LOW
INCOME STUDENTS!
Preparing Students for College and
Career
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92 percent of the Class of 2013 is attending
a 2- or 4-year college/university.
– 62 percent of Class of 2013 is attending a 4year college/university and 30 percent is
attending a 2-year college.
Preparing Students for College and
Career
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Senior Class of 2013 was accepted to nearly
100 colleges and universities in 26 states.
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Approximately 300 seniors earned a Career
Readiness Certificate through the
WorkKeys Locating Information Exam in
last Fall.
Preparing Students for College
and Career
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2013
– 523 students took 790 Advanced Placement
(AP) exams
» 396 AP exams were passed and each of those
students received college credit… in high school!
» Of those 523 students taking AP exams, 151 were
FRESHMEN!
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Last year, 60 freshmen passed their AP H.G. exam with a
3 or higher and received COLLEGE CREDITS!
Student placement is determined by
the following factors:
Student Grades and Courses Taken in Grade 8
 8th Grade Teacher Recommendations
 EXPLORE Score
 Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test (SDRT)
 Parent Requests
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Based on all the information above, reading and
math interventions in the summer and/or
school year may be necessary.
When will my student be taking
the placement exams?
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Indian Trail
Friday, November 22 - EXPLORE
7:45-11:15 AM @ Indian Trail
Saturday, December 7 - SDRT
7:45- 9:30 AM @ Addison Trail
When will my student be taking
the placement exams?
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St. Philip
Friday, November 22 - EXPLORE
7:45-11:15 AM @ St. Philip
Saturday, December 7 - SDRT
7:45- 9:30 AM @ Addison Trail
When will my student be taking
the placement exams?
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All other schools
Saturday, December 7 - SDRT
7:45 - 9:30 AM @ Addison Trail
Saturday, December 14 - EXPLORE
7:45 -11:30 AM @ Addison Trail
When will we receive our scores?
February 18, 20 and 24 - 3:00-8:00 PM
 Saturday, February, 22 - 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
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– You will have an individual meeting with a
guidance counselor to discuss the test results and
selection of classes prior to fall registration.
– No appointment necessary. Just stop in the
Guidance Department during the stated hours.
What is the EXPLORE test?
The EXPLORE is a shorter/grade appropriate
version of the ACT.
The EXPLORE consists of 4 subject tests:
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English- 40 questions (30 Minutes)
Math- 30 questions (30 Minutes)
Reading- 30 questions (30 Minutes)
Science- 28 questions (30 Minutes)
Why is the EXPLORE test
important?
The EXPLORE is a modified version of the
ACT given to 8th and 9th grade students.
 The EXPLORE helps predict a student’s
future score on the ACT.
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– The ACT is a part of a series of tests typically
taken during the spring of a student’s junior year.
– All students must take an ACT test as a
graduation requirement.
– ACT scores are used for the college application
and admission process.
Why is the EXPLORE test important?
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The EXPLORE test provides schools, parents,
and students information on what your student
knows now and what skills he/she needs to work
on in H.S. in order to be prepared for college and
the career of their choice.
– This test is also used as an early warning indicator if
your student needs reading and/or math interventions
during the summer and/or throughout the school year.
Tips for student success:
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Get plenty of sleep the night before.
Take some practice questions to familiarize yourself with
the exam (see handouts, visit
http://actstudent.org/explore/tests/index.html, and go to
our website)
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Read all the directions.
Pace yourself - this is a timed test.
If you do not know the answer- eliminate all the answers
you know are incorrect and make your best guess. There
is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question.
If you finish early, go back and review your work.
What should I bring?
School ID
 Several #2 Pencils
 Calculator
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Upcoming Events
More information to follow on the Saturday,
December 7th SDRT testing at Addison Trail
High School.
 Transportation will be provided for the
December 7th testing date. Bus routes will
be included in the mailing.
 Thursday, January 23 - Course Information
Night- Parents will receive various
documents regarding the registration process.
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Questions?
Contact Information:
Doug Wildes
(630) 628-3308
[email protected]
All materials from tonight’s presentation will
be posted on the Addison Trail website in
the Testing Information section under
Parent & Student Resources.
http://www.dupage88.net/aths