Testing
Throughout high school, students will have the opportunity to take standardized tests. Some of these tests are required, others are optional, depending on the student. The following is a list of tests that EHS students will/may take throughout their high school career (please click on the links below for more information about each test):
- End of Course Tests - REQUIRED for Class of 2018 +
- ACT - (American College Testing) - all students will be tested their 11th grade year; ACT or SAT recommended for college admissions
- SAT - (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - SAT or ACT recommended for college admissions
- AP - (Advanced Placement) - required for students enrolled in AP courses
- ASVAB - (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) - Required for students joining the U.S. armed forces
- PSAT/NMSQT - (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) - recommended for college-bound students
Want to compare the ACT to the SAT? Go to: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/act-vs-sat.html
***Students also have access to free, interactive live streaming and on demand programming that addresses academic, interpersonal, college knowledge and transition skills. Programming includes, but is not limited to, PSAT prep, ACT boot camp, College Essay boot camp, study skills & test anxiety. Go to https://www.kaptest.com/partner/naviance and click Learn More to Sign Up (no need to "log-in" to get started).
