SAT

Certain colleges that require the SAT I also require the SAT II for placement purposes. Applications for these tests are in the Counseling Center. However, it is recommended that you register online because you will receive a quicker response. If you are mailing the application, you are responsible for mailing it with your check to the testing company approximately 6 weeks before the test is to be given.

For testing dates, registration, and further information please contact www.collegeboard.com.

Click here  for SAT Preparation Information.

ACT

The ACT Assessment measures skills in English, math, reading, and science reasoning.  This test will  measure skills necessary for college courseware.  The test is scored from 1 - 36 in each subject area, averaged for a composite score.  A 36 is the highest possible composite score.  Applications for all of these tests are available in the Counseling Center. You are responsible for mailing the application with your check to the testing company approximately 6 weeks before the test is to be given.

For testing dates, registration, and further information please contact www.act.org.

Information and registration packets are available in the Counseling Center.

THEA

The new name for the TASP Test is the THEA Test. This is the test required for entry into Texas public universities. Many two year colleges will accept scores for THEA, but will also accept scores for various alternate assessments. Please contact your college of interest for more information about the alternate assessments.

For testing dates, registration, and further information please contact www.thea.nesinc.com.

Information and registration packets can be requested at the THEA website.

TAKS

All students who entered high school in 2001 and thereafter must meet TAKS requirements in order to graduate. The December Exit TAKS exam is scheduled as follows:

Dates	Grades	TAKS Subject Area
	12	English Language Arts
12/6	12	Math
	12	Social Studies
	12	Science

Some students who are in Special Education may be exempt from the TAKS requirement.

Click here  for the TRACK - TAKS Readiness Online Program

TAAS

All students who entered high school in 2000-2001 must meet TAAS requirements in order to graduate.* Students who have not passed all areas of the test will need to retake those areas. The TAAS test will take place October 21 through 23, 2003. All students testing should receive an invitation during the class day the week before the test. If you are not notified by your counselor or academic dean by October 17th, please come to the Counseling Office on that day. If you are planning to graduate in May or August of 2004, make sure you meet the TAAS requirements.

* TAAS requirements include:

End of Course Exam exemption: Students must pass the EOC's for 1) Algebra I, 2)English 2 and 3) either Biology or U.S. History.

OR

Passing all areas of the TAAS exam (Reading, Writing and Math)

Some students who are in Special Education may be exempt from the TAAS requirement.