Testing and Assessment
FHS Assessments
October 25, 2024: SAT/PSAT/NACAC College and Career Readiness Day at FHS
On the morning of Friday October 25th, all FHS students will be taking part in activities to prepare for life after high school!
Grade 12– All students will be taking the SAT college entrance exam at FHS. Students will meet in their Advisory classes, unless directed to other locations.
Grade 11 – All students will be taking the PSAT/NSMQT exam to measure college readiness and confer scholarship opportunities. Students will meet in their Advisory classes, unless directed to other locations.
Grades 9 & 10 – All students will be attending the NACAC National College Fair at the Seattle Convention Center to explore hundreds of possible options for post-secondary opportunities.
Students have automatically been registered for these activities for that morning. Students will have an abbreviated six-period schedule in the afternoon. Stay tuned for more details! Please contact Jim Jeffreys, FHS Assessment Guy, at jrjeffreys@seattleschools.org with any questions on the SAT/PSAT or Natalie Weinstein, Head Counselor, at neweinstein@seattleschools.org with questions on the NACAC fair.
State Testing:
The following tests are coming soon to meet federal testing requirements and help students meet state graduation pathways:
| Grade | Test | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Smarter Balanced ELA testing in ELA classes | April 17 – 26 |
| 11 | WCAS Science testing in Chemistry B and Physics B classes | May 15 -17 |
| 10 | Smarter Balanced Math testing in Geometry and Algebra 2 classes | May 23 – 31 |
GRADE 11 & 12 Students seeking to retake SBA this year to meet graduation requirements need to complete this form to let Mr. Jeffreys know they plan to test! Those test sessions will be held in early May for ELA and June for Math.
If you have any questions on testing, please contact Jim Jeffreys, FHS Assessment Guy at jrjeffreys@seattleschools.org
AP Exam Schedule
AP Exams will be in person in May. Refer to the College Board AP Exam May 2024 Calendar for specific testing days and times.
AP Exam Registration
There are two steps to the registration process:
Step 1 Online Registration: Students must register for each exam they plan to take through their College Board accounts.
Step 2 Exam Fees: Fees are $118 per exam. Exam fees will be paid on the SchoolPay feature on the family Source page. Students eligible for free and reduced lunch must pay an exam deposit of $20 this year. This deposit will be refunded after exams are taken. Note: There is an additional $3.99 transaction fee added to the fee by the SchoolPay vendor. Students wishing to pay by cash or check can do so directly with the FHS Fiscal Specialist, Patty Leverenz before the end of the day on Wednesday, November 6.
Due Date: All exam registration with the College Board and Exam Fees have to be paid by Wednesday, November 6, 2024
College Entrance Tests (ACT, COMPASS, MPT, SAT)
For questions regarding College Entrance Tests, contact your counselor for more information.
If you are a junior and have not signed up to take one of these tests, and plan to apply to a 4 year college, sign up in the Spring. Fee waivers for these tests are available (from your counselor) for students who have free or reduced lunch.
If you are a senior, plan to take the SAT or ACT once more in the Fall to make sure you have your best score available for colleges.
- Sign up for the ACT and learn about upcoming ACT test dates
- Sign up for the SAT and learn about upcoming SAT test dates
SPS School Day PSAT
These tests are offered to all Juniors free of charge in October; no pre-registration is required. The PSAT helps Juniors prepare for the SAT and is used to qualify students for scholarships and advanced learning opportunities.
SPS School Day SAT
The SAT is typically offered to all Seniors free of charge in October; no pre-registration is required. The SAT exam can be used both for college admission and for meeting state graduation pathways requirements.
Visit the Counseling Office Page for more information about SAT Test prep.
Placement Tests
FHS Running Start students take a placement Test.