PSAT/SAT Testing
On April 12th, 2023, Sangamon Valley High School will be administering the SAT test to Juniors and the PSAT to Sophomores and Freshmen. Seniors will not be required to attend that day and are encouraged to use this time for college visits, community service, etc.
The tests will take up a majority of the day as scheduled by the College Board and as a result, lunch will not be served. We will provide snacks and water, but students are encouraged to bring whatever additional snacks and drinks they would like. Students will be free to leave after their testing sessions are complete.
Students are encouraged to do their best on the test and to come prepared with a good night’s sleep. Performance on the PSAT and SAT this year could also lead to a final exam waiver for the fall semester next year as outlined in our new Semester Exam Exemption Policy which will take effect next year.
All students will need to have a calculator for their test. Juniors will need a graphing calculator. Many of them already have one, and if not, one will be provided. Freshmen and Sophomores must have a non-graphing calculator. The Texas Instrument TI 30XIIS is recommended. If your student has one, please have them check it with their math teacher. The district will provide any student a calculator that does not have one.
Students should also bring #2 wooden pencils. Mechanical pencils are not allowed. Also, NO CELL PHONES/ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES will be allowed in the testing classrooms. All phones/devices will be collected from students prior to testing.
Parents/Guardians of students with 504 plans or Individual Education Plans (IEP) need to contact Mrs. Antonacci for 504 plans or Mrs. Neibuhr for Individual Education Plans, if you have questions about the process. They will explain how those plans will impact their student’s testing process and the length of their testing this year.
We will also be running earlier bus routes for those who will need a ride on that day. If your student usually rides a bus and we do not receive prior notification, we will assume your student is riding a bus and schedule them for one of the special routes that day. Contact the office if you plan on picking your student up instead of using bus service.
Tests will begin promptly at 8:10 AM. Bus assignments are as follows:
PSAT 8/9 :Bus 11 to Harristown/Bus 6 to Illiopolis will leave the school at approximately 11:45 am
PSAT 10: Bus 11 to Harristown/Bus 6 to Illiopolis will leave the school at approximately 11:45 am
SAT: Bus 11 to Harristown and Illiopolis will leave the school at approximately 1:40 pm
The Tech bus will leave at the normal 11:40 AM time for any Senior needing transportation to tech programs. The work program will not be in session.