Here you can find information on the different tests available for college-bound students as well as those with specific career objectives.

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Typical Testing Schedule

Other test types: Advanced Placement (AP)

ISTEP TESTING / ECA

(End of Course Assessments)

The ISTEP+ End-of-Course Assessments (ECAs) are criterion-referenced assessments developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10.  Passing the Algebra I and English 10 assessments (or qualifying for a GQE waiver) will meet the graduation testing requirement for students in the class of 2012 and beyond.  Participation in Biology I fulfills the requirement for No Child Left Behind by assessing students in high school science.  Students are not currently required to pass Biology to graduate.   ECAs are administered when the student completes the course.  ECA’s are administered at the end of the winter and spring semesters as well as in the summer.  Every student tested receives a comprehensive Individual Student Report showing overall student performance in terms of Pass+, Pass or Did Not Pass. The report also identifies specific areas of strength within the content area.  Families of students in all tested grade levels will have online access to a copy of their students’ short answer and essay responses.

Sample ECA questions and resources*

PSAT/NMSQT

The PSAT is given to all current sophomores and juniors at FHS.  There is no registration to complete beforehand.  The 2011 PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 12th in the A.M.  Sophomores taking the test are not eligible to qualify for National Merit Scholarships; these scholarships are determined by your PSAT score junior year only.   Students should receive their results toward the end of first semester and will also be given a copy of the test booklet to go over their answers as a preparation tool for the SAT.  Please feel free to contact your student’s counselor if any further information is needed.

PSAT Website *

SAT I / SAT II

FHS code 151041 / Test Center #15265

SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is an aptitude test used widely by college admissions counselors in the selection process. It consists of a math and verbal section. It is offered eight times per year nationally. Students may use calculators on the math sections. HSE High School is a test site in October, December, March, and May.  Students may take the test at other sites during the other months. Generally we encourage juniors to take the test in May or June and seniors to take the test in October or November. Students may take the test on any test date.  If the test is taken more than once, normally the best scores from each section are used by admissions counselors in the selection process. Sophomores also may take the SAT.  Fishers High School offers an after school SAT prep course three times each year (fall, winter, and spring).  Make sure to check school announcements for more information.

Registration - To register for the SAT I Reasoning Test, please begin the process by going to www.collegeboard.org. Hamilton Southeastern offers the SAT on several but not all test dates. If you need to take an SAT on a date that it is not offered at HSE, you are free to choose a site close by that does offer it on the date you want to take it.

SAT II Subject Tests - The SAT II – Achievement/Subject Tests are one-hour tests in specific subjects such as science, English, or foreign languages. Some schools require two or three tests for first-year placement.  Colleges that require the SAT II are typically the more competitive ones.   Subject tests are offered on all the above test dates with the exception of the March date.

	SAT 2011 - 2012 Testing Schedule (PDF file)
	SAT 2011 - 2012 Testing Fees (PDF file)

ACT

FHS School Code 151041 - HSE Test Center 215510

 The ACT (American College Testing) is a timed standardized test widely used by college admission counselors in the admission process. The test consists of 4 sections: math, reading, grammar and science reasoning with an optional 5th section of writing. HSE is a test site 4 times each school year during the months of September, December, April and June. We highly encourage our students to take an ACT and SAT before the start of their senior year. The ACT is as widely accepted for college admission as is the SAT.

ACT 2011 - 2012 Testing Schedule (PDF file)

Advanced Placement Tests (AP)

Fishers High School offers 28 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These courses are college level courses and the curriculum is designed and monitored by The College Board. Students in these courses are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement Testing Program implemented in May of each year. Students in these courses have the opportunity, through the Advanced Placement test results, to earn college credit for coursework completed in high school. The academic rigor of these courses necessitates somewhat restrictive recommendations for enrollment.

We believe that all college bound students should complete at least one Advanced Placement course prior to graduation from Fishers High School.  Students enrolled in AP courses will receive instructions on how to register for their AP exam(s) and the costs involved with the test from their AP teacher.  For more information please see the College Board’s website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html *

AP Courses Offered at FHS

PLAN Test

Fishers High School gives the PLAN Test to all Freshmen during the month of October each school year.  There is no registration to complete beforehand.  Taking PLAN is a great way to prepare for the ACT. In fact, students who take PLAN tend to score higher on the ACT than students who do not take PLAN.

It covers the same subjects—English, mathematics, reading, and science—and provides an estimated ACT score.

PLAN points out academic strengths and areas where improvement is needed and lets students know if they're on track for college.

PLAN helps them find careers that match their interests and even helps connect them with colleges interested in them.

PLAN Website *