Dear STEM School Highlands Ranch High School Families:
On Tuesday, April 13 through Thursday, April 15, High School students will be taking the SAT/PSAT as their state-mandated assessment. Please read through all of the details below for vital information:
- No lunch will be provided, as the cafeteria will not be open
- High School students NOT testing on these days WILL have a virtual day; grades K-8 will be on their normal schedule (virtual/in-person hybrid)
- Students who are currently attending in-person via A, B, A/B cohorts will enter through the High School entrance
- Students who are currently full-time Virtual/Online Learners will enter through the Middle School entrance. Students can find their testing room assignments posted in the MS lobby
| April 13 – SAT | April 14 – PSAT 9 | April 15 – PSAT 10 | |
| Grades testing/virtual | 11th graders take SAT
9th, 10th, 12th=virtual day |
9th graders take PSAT 9
10th-12th=virtual day |
10th graders take PSAT 10
9th, 11th, 12th graders = virtual day |
| Test Times** | 8-11:55 a.m. (no essay)
8 a.m.-12:40 p.m. (w/ essay)* |
8-11:10 a.m. | 8-11:25 a.m. |
| Entrance to use | In-person learners = HS
E-learners = MS |
In-person learners = HS
E-learners = MS |
In-person learners = HS
E-learners = MS |
| Student Guide | Student Guide | Student Guide | Student Guide |
| Student Data Questionnaire Letter & Permission Form | Letter | n/a | Letter |
| Practice for the exams | Personalized practice via Khan Academy | Personalized practice via Khan Academy | Personalized practice via Khan Academy |
*Juniors have already selected whether they are taking the SAT with or without an essay. Changes cannot be made.
**If your student has assessment accommodations, both parents and the student will be emailed their pickup times.
Please reach out with any questions to nancy.szczekocki@stemk12.org.
Thank you,
Nancy Szczekocki, Testing Coordinator