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Testing Information

Testing Coordinator: Tom Bennett 

tmbennet@volusia.k12.fl.us, Office in Media Center

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Check Your School Email Regularly for Testing Information!

All students are asked to regularly check their school email. You will receive specific information about tests you need to take sent directly to your email with instructions about when and where to report.  VOL students will also check their Volusia County email for directions. If you are not a Volusia County School student, please email Mr. Bennett with questions about how to sign up to test. 

Computer Based Test Requirements for State Tests

1:1 Devices and Testing

Students must come to computer based tests with their 1:1 or BYOT device charged and ready to use to test. PERT does not require anything specific to be installed. For the FAST (ELA 9 and 10) and EOC tests (Biology, US History, Algebra, and Geometry), you must have the secure browser installed. Please follow these directions: 

For Personal BYOT Laptops

For a personal device that is not owned by the school, visit fsassessments.org/secure-browsers.html and install the browser. You will see the icon on your screen that will allow you to login once it is installed. If you are unable to install the testing software on your device for any reason, you will need to check out a 1:1 device in advance of testing. If you are a student who is coming from FLVS, homeschool, or VOL to test on our campus, please bring a device ready to test. We do have a limited number of devices available for students who are not enrolled at SCHS. 

For School 1:1 Laptops

  1. Go to the windows start menu in the bottom left corner and select "Company Portal" (or search for it in the search bar in the bottom left). 
  2. Select "Apps" on the left
  3. Search for FLSecureBrowser and click on it
  4. Click Install. The app will be marked installed when complete. 
  5. Locate the shortcut on your desktop and click it to open it to make sure it works. 

Please note: If you have not used your computer regularly, you will need to turn it on so it can run any updates prior to your test day. It can take multiple restarts. We recommend only testing on devices you use regularly. 

What to Expect

  1. An email will be sent with your testing location and time prior to testing day. You can also get that information from your teacher. 
  2. You will arrive to your location at your scheduled time. Almost all testing begins promptly at 8:30 in the media center, gym or G-1. If you are not a SCHS student, leave enough time to check in at the main office and find your testing location. Be sure to come prepared with that fully charged laptop and your laptop charger. Students who are not prepared to test will be turned away and will need to come on a make-up day. You can bring a drink and a snack if desired. Your phone, apple watch, headphones, etc. must be put in your bag and be set away from where anyone can reach them. 
  3. As you enter your testing location there will be a roster that tells you your seat number and location. 
  4. Find your seat, get out your computer, put everything else away (including emptying your pockets and putting your backpack in the designated location in the room) and listen to the testing directions.

Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to access any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smart glasses, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom). 

Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” 

Discussing Test Content after Testing—Because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. 

Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. 

Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact your counselor to discuss any testing accommodations that will be provided for your student. Note that the SAT school day falls under SAT/College Board rules and you need to have submitted accommodation requests through College Board. 

Testing Irregularities—In the event a testing irregularity occurs in your student’s testing room, as part of a school investigation, your student may be asked questions to provide clarification of the incident. In addition, your student may be required to retake the assessment if a suspected irregularity is reported that may affect the validity of the test results.

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