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ACT
Registration materials are available
in the counseling office and must be postmarked by the registration
deadline or late fees will apply. Register online and prepare for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. Also
check out this file.
ACT/SAT Testing dates (PDF)
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AP Course Testing
AP testing is generally optional,
and is held in April/May. By passing an AP test for an AP class a
student has taken, that student will gain college credits for
that course, and may not have to take the class in college. For more
information contact your students counselor, Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Zaffarano.
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ASVAB
The ASVAB is a battery of
tests produced by the United States Armed Forces to test your knowledge.
Argonaut High School uses the ASVAB solely to show your student their weaknesses
and strengths as well as a personality quiz to determine where they might want to take their future.
A workshop is provided for everyone who takes the test to show you
how to use your score for this purpose, and to explain how one might
use their score for military purposes. It does not guarantee entry to the Military. This test is free and requires
both parent and student signatures. For more information, contact Ms. Putnam in the Career
Center.
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California High School Exit Exam
California high school students are required to pass the CAHSEE,
or California High School Exit Exam, to graduate from high school. The tests
consists of two parts, math and english. This test is taken as a sophomore
during the first week of October and can be retaken during first week
of April. If a student fails either or both parts of the CAHSEE, the
student will be required to enroll in a CAHSEE Math or CAHSEE English
class the following year, and then required to take the test again in
October or April of their Junior or Senior year.. If a student does not
pass the CAHSEE by April of their graduating year, that student will
not graduate from high school and the student and parent/guardian will
be notified by the school to make arrangements for the student.
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Finals Schedule
Teachers are required to give a
final for each class they teach that accounts toward a students academic
credits. Each student is required to take a final at the end of each
quarter that shows their ability to pass the class. If a student
fails the final, or does not take the final, they may be in danger
of failing that class. A finals schedule can be obtained from
the front office on Argonaut High School's campus, or from your homeroom
teacher.
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PSAT
This test is given in early October. This test, a practice for
the SAT, is designed for juniors. However, sophomores and freshmen who
are interested in attending a university are encouraged to take this
test. The PSAT measures the reading, math, and writing skills needed
for college. Students who take this test will receive a score report
that will tell them how their skills compare to other college-bound students.
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SAT
Registration materials are available in the counseling office
and must be postmarked by the registration deadline or late fees will apply. Register online
and prepare for the SAT at sat.collegeboard.com Also
check out this file:
ACT/SAT Testing dates (PDF)
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STAR Testing
The STAR test is given to high school students
in grades 9-11. This test is given second semester. STAR Testing dates are listed in the Counseling office. The Makeup testing for the STAR test will be determined by the counseling office. This test is to show your students ability
in different subjects the student is enrolled in. For more information
on STAR testing contact Annette Adams in the front office.
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