This was emailed to juniors:
As you know by now, you will be taking the state ACT on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday this week. Check the room assignment list to make sure you know what day, time, and room number to report. Set your alarms and get up early enough so that you can be in your testing room by 8:20 AM on your test day.
What do I do if I am a junior and don't see my name on the list?
- Reply to this email and ask Mrs. Caudill
- Stop in the office and see Mrs. Caudill
I am in Eagle Academy, what do I do after I finish testing?
- You simply call your ride and they can come pick you up. Testing will be over around 12:15ish.
Do you need to bring a chromebook?
- You will NOT need to bring a chromebook if you are testing in the following computer labs: 172, 35, 6, 7, 18, 40
- You WILL need to bring a charged chromebook if you are testing in any other room.
How long does the test last?
- English 45 minutes
- Math 60 minutes
- Reading 35 minutes
- Science 35 minutes
Why do you have to take the ACT?
- It is a requirement set by the Kentucky Department of Education
- You will earn bonus KEES money if you score at least a 15 (see chart for amounts)
- If you meet benchmark on English (18) and math (19) or Reading (20) and math (19), you will receive a graduation honor cord for being college ready
- Many of your teachers are offering bonus points for meeting benchmarks in their subject areas.
- Many trade schools require an ACT score to admission
- Colleges offer scholarship $$ for certain ACT scores and you don't even have to apply for it!