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Frequently asked Questions
Covid-19 Testing Rules
Until further notice we will be following State and District guidelines for testing to reduce the amount of exposure of one student to another.
- All students must be wearing a face covering to enter the testing rooms
- All Students must apply hand sanatizer before getting their computer
- Seating will be spaced out at a minimum of 6' between each seat
- Once seated students may remove their face covering if they choose to ONLY if there is sufficient space between testers
- If a student must stand for any reason they must put their face covering back on
- Students are not allowed to congregate inside the testing rooms before or after the test
Coordinator
Testing Coordinator: Mr. Richard Beatty
386-322-6272 ext 37791
[email protected]
You can also contact your student's school counselor with questions about graduation requirements related to testing.
Calendar
Spring Testing Calendar
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Date |
Test |
Target Group |
Student Instructions |
Room |
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Tues 1/26 |
PSAT Make-up |
The 10th graders who missed the October 14th PSAT and want an opportunity to take it. Students must sign up in advance with Mr. Beatty. |
It is a one-day paper test that takes approximately 4 hours. Arrive in the media center by 8:30. Bring pencils- no laptop needed. |
O-52 or Media Tables |
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Mon 2/8 - Fri 2/12 |
PERT |
Students who want to do dual enrollment on campus or with DSC next year. Students must sign up in advance with their school counselor or Mr. Beatty. |
It is a one-day computer-based test that typically takes 1-2 hours. Arrive in the media center testing room at 8:30 on your scheduled day. |
O-52 (inside the media center) |
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Mon 2/22-Wed 2/24
(Make Up Window 3/8-3/12) |
FSA ELA Retakes |
11th and 12th grade students who have not met the FSA graduation requirement have this opportunity to take the FSA again. You will receive an email if you are in the target group. Students must sign up in advance with Mr. Beatty. |
This is a 3-day computer-based test. You have up to 3 ½ hours each day, but most students will take between 90minutes-2 hours a day. Be in the media center at 8:30 all three days. Bring headphones on days 2 & 3 if you don’t want to use ours. Headphones can’t be Bluetooth. |
Media Tables |
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Thurs 2/25 - Fri 2/26
(Make Up Window 3/8-3/12) |
Algebra 1 Retakes |
Students who have completed Algebra, but not met the graduation requirement for the EOC test. You will receive an email if you are in the target group. Students must sign up in advance with Mr. Beatty. |
This is a 2-day computer-based test. You have up to 3 ½ hours each day, but most students will take between 90minutes-2 hours a day. Be in the media center at 8:30 all three days. You can bring an approved calculator on day 2. Ask your math teacher if your calculator qualifies. There is a calculator in the platform that you can use. |
Media Tables |
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Tues 3/2-Thurs 3/4 |
ACT NCR |
This is the non-college reporting ACT opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students who have not met the FSA or Algebra graduation requirements. You must sign up in advance with Mr. Beatty. |
It is a 2-day paper test that takes approximately 2 hours each day. Arrive in the media center by 8:30. Bring pencils- no laptop needed. |
Media Tables |
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Date |
Test |
Target Group |
Student Instructions |
Room |
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Mon 4/5 9th grade
Tues 4/6 10th grade
(Make Up Window 4/7-4/16) |
FSA Writing
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ALL 9th & 10th grade students. In 9th grade, this is used for class placement and to prepare you for the graduation requirement test. The 10th grade test is a graduation requirement. |
The FSA ELA test is a computer-based test that consists of 1 day of writing and 2 days for reading. You must complete all 3 days to earn a score. Your ELA teacher will tell you where you will test (room and seat number) and you will receive an email from Mr. Beatty with more info. |
Media Center or GYM |
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Tues 4/13 |
SAT School Day |
ALL 11th grade students. This is a full SAT that can be used for college admission and concordant scores for graduation requirements that is paid for by VCS. |
The SAT is a paper-based test. You need to come prepared with pencils and an approved calculator (ask your math teacher if your calculator is appropriate). Check your school email for more details from Mr. Beatty. Be sure to arrive on time and be in your testing room at 8:30. If the test has started before you arrive, you will be unable to test. |
Various Rooms TBD |
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Mon 4/19- Fri 4/23 |
PERT |
Open for students in grade 9-12 who are interested in dual enrollment AND students in 11-12 who need a concordant score for Algebra. You must sign up in advance with your counselor. |
It is a one-day computer-based test that typically takes 1-2 hours. Arrive in the media center testing room at 8:30 on your scheduled day. |
O-52 (inside the media center) |
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Mon 5/3-Tues 5/4 9th grade
Wed 5/5-Thurs 5/6 10th grade
(Make-Up 5/7, 5/10-5/14 Media) |
FSA Reading
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ALL 9th & 10th grade students. In 9th grade, this is used for class placement and to prepare you for the graduation requirement test. The 10th grade test is a graduation requirement. |
The FSA ELA test is a computer-based test that consists of 1 day of writing and 2 days for reading. You must complete all 3 days to earn a score. Your ELA teacher will tell you where you will test (room and seat number) and you will receive an email from Mr. Beatty with more info.
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Media Center or GYM |
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Date |
Test |
Target Group |
Student Instructions |
Room |
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Mon 5/10
(Make-Up 5/14 or 5/19-5/28 Media) |
US History EOC |
All students in US History or US History Honors. |
It is a one-day computer-based test that typically takes 2 hours, but you have all day if you choose to use it so everyone must start the test in the morning. Arrive in your testing location at 8:30 on your scheduled day. Your US History teacher will tell you your testing location and seat. You will also receive email instructions from Mr. Beatty. |
Media or Gym |
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Tues 5/11
(Make-Up 5/14 or 5/19-5/28 Media) |
Biology EOC |
All students in Biology 1, Biology 1 Honors, or Pre-IB Biology |
It is a one-day computer-based test that typically takes 2 hours, but you have all day if you choose to use it so everyone must start the test in the morning. Arrive in your testing location at 8:30 on your scheduled day. BRING YOUR LAPTOP! Your Biology teacher will tell you your testing location and seat. You will also receive email instructions from Mr. Beatty. |
Media or Gym |
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Wed 5/12- Thurs 5/13
(Make-Up 5/14 or 5/19-5/28 Media) |
Geometry EOC |
All students in Geometry and Geometry Honors. |
This is a 2-day computer-based test. Arrive in your testing location at 8:30 on your scheduled day. Your Geometry teacher will tell you your testing location and seat. You will also receive email instructions from Mr. Beatty. You can bring an approved calculator on day 2. Ask your math teacher if your calculator qualifies. There is a calculator in the platform that you can use. |
Media or Gym |
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Mon 5/17-Tues 5/18
(Make-Up 5/19-5/28 Media) |
Algebra EOC |
All students in Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, or Algebra 1B. |
This is a 2-day computer-based test. Arrive in your testing location at 8:30 on your scheduled day. Your Algebra teacher will tell you your testing location and seat. You will also receive email instructions from Mr. Beatty. You can bring an approved calculator on day 2. Ask your math teacher if your calculator qualifies. There is a calculator in the platform that you can use. |
Media, O-17 & O-14 |
What test are we giving and who needs to take them.
Algebra 1 EOC
Students may choose to not take the Alg 1 EOC and take an alternate test to receive a concordant score (see info below). Students choosing to do this are doing so with the understanding that they are responsible for making this decision and are required to fulfill all graduation requirements before the date of graduation.
- Students who took Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B last year had the EOC waived due to the cancellation of spring testing. The state waiver was for the 30% calculation of the final grade, not the math testing graduation requirement. To meet this requirement students must pass the Algebra 1 EOC with a Level 3 or higher or meet one of the comparative math scores on the PSAT, SAT, ACT or PERT (only the 12th-grade cohort is eligible to use PERT).
- Students may now use the Geometry EOC to fulfill the Alg 1 EOC graduation requirement.
- Math Concordant score testing schedule:
- PERT 97 on Math only (Seniors Only)
- SAT School Day 420 on Math only (Seniors only) 9/23
- ACT NCR 16 on Math only (Seniors Only) 10/7
- PSAT 430 on Math only(all 10th and some 11th who pay to take it) 10/14
- SAT School Day 420 on Math only (Juniors Only) April 2021
- Geometry EOC 3 or higher May 2021
- Any weekend administration of the SAT or ACT – go to their websites for schedules and fee information
- There will be 4 testing administrations of the Alg 1 EOC. September, December, and March. The May administration should be for students who are enrolled in Algebra 1 this current school year.
- VOL or Volusia Live students will be able to test on campus. Students choosing not to come onto campus due to Covid-19 will still be responsible for fulfilling all graduation requirements prior to graduation.
FSA ELA 10 (10th Grade Language Arts)
Students who missed testing in the Spring are still required to fulfill the ELA 10 graduation requirement by taking the FSA ELA 10 and receiving a 3 or higher or by receiving a concordant score on the following test. SAT – 480 or higher on the Verbal portion, ACT – 18 average of the English and Reading Score.
- ELA Concordant Score Testing Schedule:
- SAT School Day 430 on verbal (score is for seniors only) 9/23
- ACT NCR 18 average on English and Reading Seniors only 10/6-10/8
- SAT School Day 480 on Verbal (juniors only)
- Any weekend administration of the SAT or ACT – go to their websites for schedules and fee information
- There will be 3 test administrations for the ELA 10. September and March. The May administration will be for students who are currently in the 10th grade this school year.
- Students who were in 9th grade last year will not be required to make up the ELA 9.
Click here for registration info
SAT School Day (SD)
The September administration is for Seniors or students who entered the 9th grade in the 2017/2018 school year. This is a standard SAT administartion and will count towards college admissions, scholarships, as well as concordant scores for the Alg 1 EOC and ELA 10.
Juniors or students who entered 9th grade in the 2018/2019 school year will have the same opportunity to take te SAT SD in the Spring.
VOL and Volusia Live students must pre-register for the test. This will assure that enough seats are reserved for these students.
Click here for the Parent Letter
ACT NCR (non college reportable)
This test administration is for Seniors only who are in need of a concordant score for the Alg 1 EOC or the FSA ELA. This version of the ACT can not be used for college admission or scholarships. Students will be given triple the standard amount of time for each session.
Concordant Scores needed:
Math - 16
English/Reading - 18 average (17.5 rounds up)
Dates:
10/6 - English
10/7 - Math
10/8 - Reading
PSAT 8th/9th Grade
All incoming 9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 on October 14th. This test will be used as a benchmark to help determine areas of need. This test does not count as a concordant score for the Alg 1 EOC. The cost of this test will be covered by Vousia County Schools!
PSAT 8/9 Parent Letter Spanish
PSAT NMSQT 10th/11th Grade
All 10th grade students will take the PSAT NMSQT. This administration will used as practice for the SAT that students will begin taking their junior year. The PSAT NMSQT will also count as a concordant score for the Alg 1 EOC. Student would need to score 430 or higher on the Math portion. This test will be paid for by Volusia County School!
11th grade student will have the opportunity to sign up for the PSAT NMSQT at a cost of 17$. 11th grade students can use this test to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship or use it as a concrodant score for the Alg 1 EOC. These students are required to cover the cost of the test.
10th Grade PSAT Parent Letter
10th Grade PSAT Parent Letter Spanish
Testing Registrations
December 2nd and 3rd Alg 1 EOC Registration Link
*Student who do not complete the registration question may be turned away on testing day and given an alternate make up date.
- SAT School Day Parent Letter.docx (28.7 KBs)