Career and College Readiness Testing Robert E. Lee High School 2015-2016 Day Date Time/ Test SAT: The SAT is a benchmark college entrance assessment designed to test what students are learning in school today. The SAT measures knowledge learned in the classroom, including reading, writing, and math, and how well students can apply that knowledge. The SAT delivers insight to colleges on how a student thinks, communicates, and solves problems. *Note: The tests below are administered at Robert E. Lee High School. Additional testing is available at alternate test sites. Refer to: http://collegeboard.org/sat/ Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. 10/03/2015 11/07/2015 01/23/2016 03/05/2016 05/07/2016 8:00 - SAT Testing 8:00 - SAT Testing 8:00 - SAT Testing 8:00 - SAT Testing 8:00 - SAT Testing PSAT: The PSAT is a comprehensive program that helps put students on the path to college, while offering schools and districts robust data and tools to measure college readiness. 8:00 - PSAT Testing Wed. 10/14/2015 ACT: The ACT is a curriculum-based test and can be used to determine a student's readiness for college course work and identify how a student compares to other students who are considering enrollment in or are currently enrolled in the institution. The ACT academic tests focus on thinking skills: the ability to select, manipulate, and manage core skills, strategies, and processes. *Note: There are no ACT tests administered at Robert E. Lee High School. ACT testing is completed at alternate testing sites. Refer to: http://actstudent.org AP (Advanced Placement): The Advanced Placement Program exposes students to rigorous curriculum, teaches essential critical thinking skills and enables students to pursue college-level studies while in high school. AP provides students with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both. Mon. 05/02/2016 8:00 - AP Chemistry 8:00 - AP Environmental Science 12:00 - AP Psychology Tues. 05/03/2016 8:00 - AP Computer Science A 8:00 - AP Spanish Language and Culture 12:00 - AP Art History 12:00 - AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Wed. 05/04/2016 8:00 - AP English Literature and Composition 12:00 - AP Japanese Language and Culture 12:00 - AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Thurs. 05/05/2016 8:00 - AP Calculus AB 12:00 - AP Calculus BC 12:00 - AP Chinese Language and Culture 12:00 - AP Seminar Fri. 05/06/2016 8:00 - AP German Language and Culture 8:00 - AP United States History 12:00 AP European History AP Studio Art (portfolios due) Mon. 05/09/2016 8:00 - AP Biology 8:00 - AP Music Theory 12:00 AP Physics C: Mechanics 2:00 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Tues. 05/10/2016 8:00 - AP United States Government and Politics 12:00 - AP French Language and Culture 12:00 - AP Spanish Language and Culture Wed. 05/11/2016 8:00 - AP English Language and Composition 12:00 - AP Italian Language and Culture 12:00 - AP Macroeconomics Thurs. 05/12/21016 8:00 - AP Comparative Government and Politics 8:00 - AP World History 12:00 - AP Statistics Fri. 05/13/2016 8:00 - AP Human Geography 8:00 - AP Microeconomics 12:00 - AP Latin *For questions concerning any of the tests described above, please contact the counseling department at Lee High School - (540) 332-3926.* Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential Exams: A credential is any industry certification examination, licensure, or occupational competency assessment. The examinations verify industry standard knowledge and/or skill sets that are taught as part of a secondary CTE program. Credential exams provide an opportunity for students to achieve industry certification and licensure which serve as “stepping stones” for students’ progress in specific career pathways and/or post-secondary education, provide students an opportunity to demonstrate competence in job-related skills and knowledge that are considered industry standard, offer an option for students to achieve the CTE diploma seal upon graduation, and offer students an opportunity to earn student-selected verified credit for graduation. AutoCAD 1st Semester Testing = Week of January 11-14 2nd Semester Testing = May 11 Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment 1st Semester Testing = October 29-30 (Retests Nov 13) 2nd Semester Testing = April 7-8 (Retests April 22) W!SE Financial Assessment 1st Semester Testing = December 16-17 (Retests Jan 11-14) 2nd Semester Testing = May 11-12 (Retests May 25-26) Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher) Tests will be given throughout year based on individual student readiness. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery): The ASVAB is the most widely-used multiple aptitude test in the world. It is designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial. It allows students to explore future career ideas and determine which jobs they may qualify for in the different branches of the military. Tues. 11/06/2015 8:00 - ASVAB Testing *For questions concerning any of the tests described above, please contact the counseling department at Lee High School – (540) 332-3926.*