Testing

2nd Semester Finals Schedule: June 9 – June 16, 2023

Senior Finals:

June 9 - Period 1, 2, 3

June 12 - Period 4, 5, 6

June 13 - Period 7

 

Grade 9-11 Finals: June 13 (Half Day)

Period	Time	Minutes
Flex Time A	8:00 ‑ 8:40	40
Flex Time B	8:50 ‑ 9:30	40
7	9:40 ‑ 11:10	90

 

Grade 9-11 Finals: June 14 (Late Start)

Period	Time	Minutes
5	10:10 ‑ 11:40	90
Assembly	11:50 ‑ 1:00	70
Lunch (all)	1:00 ‑ 1:35	35
Flex	1:40 ‑ 2:10	30
6	2:15 ‑ 3:45	90

 

Grade 9-11 Finals: June 15 (Half Day)

Period	Time	Minutes
3	8:00 ‑ 9:30	90
4	9:40 ‑ 11:10	90

 

Grade 9-11 Finals: June 16 (Half Day)

Period	Time	Minutes
1	8:00 ‑ 9:30	90
2	9:40 ‑ 11:10	90

 

Last Day of School: June 20

Period	Time	Minutes
1	8:00 ‑ 8:15	15
2	8:20 ‑ 8:35	15
3	8:40 ‑ 8:56	16
4	9:01 ‑ 9:17	16
5	9:22 ‑ 9:38	16
6	9:43 ‑ 9:59	16
7	10:04 ‑ 10:20	16

 

Information for PSAT/NMSQT Testing for the 2022-2023 School Year

Dear Skyline Families,

On Wednesday, October 12th, Skyline will offer the PSAT/NMSQT for 10^th and 11^th grade students. The PSAT/NMSQT can qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship as well as other scholarships. For more information about this test, as well as access to practice exams, please click this link. There are many helpful resources which can help students prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT – we encourage you to explore the site with your student. 

We will have an adjusted bell schedule to accommodate the PSAT, with structured activities for other grades taking place throughout the day (more information as we approach testing day):

Grade 9:

• 10:10-1:00: Structured Activities (more details to come)
• 1:00-2:50: Lunch with Link Leaders

Grades 10 and 11:

• 10:10-2:10: PSAT
• 2:10-2:50: Lunch

Grade 12:

• 10:10-2:10: Work on Senior Exit Interview activities, homework, College Applications
• 2:10-2:50: Lunch

ALL GRADES

• 2:55-3:45: FlexTime

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Alanah Baron

Assistant Principal - Skyline High School

There are a variety of state testing requirements that are different for the various graduation years.

If you would like more information about SBA Testing, please visit the Smarter Balanced website.

This website also includes the following helpful resources:

• Practice & Training Tests
• Sample Questions

Spring Smarter Balanced State Testing Schedule

2022 Spring State Testing Schedule – ELA
	May 9	May 10: Block	May 11: Block	May 12	May 13
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Alternate Bell Schedule for testing day	Grade 10 testing 8:00-11:30 Room assignments posted in building	Regular Bell Schedule (Tues-Friday)			Grade 12 ELA, Math (if needed) Grade 10 Make-up ELA Location posted in building
2022 Spring State Testing Schedule – Math
	May 16	May 17: Block	May 18: Block	May 19	May 20
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Alternate Bell Schedule for testing day	Grade 10 testing 8:00-11:00 Room assignments posted in building	Regular Bell Schedule (Tues-Friday)			Grade 12 ELA, Math (if needed) Grade 10 Make-up ELA, Math Location posted in building
2022 Spring State Testing Schedule – WCAS
	May 23	May 24: Block	May 25: Block	May 26	May 27
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Alternate Bell Schedule for testing day	Grade 11 testing 8:00-11:00 Room assignments posted in building	Regular Bell Schedule (Tues-Friday)			Grade 12 ELA, Math (if needed) Location posted in building
2022 Spring State Testing Make-up Schedule Seniors (if needed – individual students will be notified) Make-Up days – Grades 10, 11: ELA, Math, WCAS (students notified of date/time for test via call slip)
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Regular Bell Schedule Mon-Friday Students testing will be notified via call slip					May 13
					Seniors Grade 10 Grade 11
					May 20
					Seniors Grade 10 Grade 11
					May 27
					Seniors Grade 10 Grade 11

Information about Common Core Standards

Information about Smarter Balanced Assessment on District Website

WCAS: Based on Next Generation Science Standards -- Science Assessment: (required for Class of 2019 and beyond) completed in the Junior year.

More information can be found on the OSPI Washington State Science and Learning Standards page.

State Assessment Parent Refusal Documentation Form

Questions about state testing requirements can be directed to Assistant Principal Alanah Baron.

Can you read, write, speak and listen fluently in a world language other than English?

• If you answered yes, then you can earn high school credit by successfully passing a world language competency test in your chosen language.

When will the test be offered in the 2021-22 school year?

• Information will be published when it becomes available. 

What are the potential benefits of taking this test?

• You can earn up to 4 high school credits
• Fulfill your high school world language requirements
• You may qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy on your high school diploma and transcripts
• You may meet the world language requirements for college admission
  • Check with colleges you are looking at to make sure you are meeting all admissions requirements.
  • Some colleges may still want to see that you have taken actual world language classes at school.

How many credits can you earn by demonstrating proficiency?

• You can earn up to 4 credits depending on how you score on the test.  The rating scales for earning credits is as follows:
  • Intermediate High and above: 4 credits
  • Intermediate Low: 3 credits
  • Novice high: 2 credits
  • Novice mid: 1 credit
  • Below novice mid: 0 credits

How are credits awarded?

• Credits are awarded based on the lowest-scored skill level tested.  It is important that you have strong abilities in all areas of your chosen language (speaking, listening, writing, and reading).  This test is not recommended unless you could consider the chosen language your 1^st language.

What should I do if I am interested in taking the test?

• Talk with your counselor and let them know you are interested.  Discuss if it would make sense for you to take the test. If you decide to participate, please contact the Dean of Students.

What is the cost of the test?

• Test costs range from $20-$120 depending on the language.  Students pay to participate, though financial assistance is available.

Do you need financial assistance (a scholarship) for fees or fines?

• Scholarships can provide support with items such as class fees, assessment fees (ex. PSAT, AP exam), sports fees, ASB cards, planners (if in stock), field trips, clothing for class performances (ex. choir dresses), and more.

• Once a parent or guardian completes the scholarship application it can be turned in to the main office. A parent or guardian could also choose to bring in a copy of their family’s Eligibility Notification Letter, information is only viewed by the student’s administrator or counselor.   Students qualify for partial or full scholarships based on the free and reduced price lunch guidelines, which are related to both income and household size.

• Scholarship applications need to be submitted annually.

• Please contact your administrator or counselor with any questions.

• The Issaquah School District has information about additional resources for families with financial need here.

Can I re-take the test if I don’t do well enough the first time?

• Yes, you may re-take the test, but you will have to register and pay again.  It is better to make sure you have the proficiency level needed beforehand. 

What is the seal of biliteracy?

• If you score at the intermediate high level or above, you can have the seal of biliteracy added to your high school diploma.

If you have additional questions, speak with your counselor to discuss if this choice is right for you.

What is Advanced Placement (AP)?

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Advanced Placement (AP) is a College Board program (like the PSAT and SAT). The AP exam is a culmination of content learned in a year-long course. These courses are college-level and accelerated.

The AP exams occur in the first two full weeks of May of each year and are 2-3.25 hours long (length varies by subject area). AP exam scores are available in July and students can send scores to colleges to receive college credit. Each college will have their respective AP exam score policy. AP exam scores are not required for college admission.

General AP information via College Board.

Attention all students who plan to take an AP exam in May!

Registration is now open for AP exams! If you are interested in taking an AP Exam, you should begin the process of registering for exams in MyAP and Total Registration (this is where you will pay for exams). 

Exam Information

The exam fee is $102 this year. Please review the 2022-23 AP Exam Schedule to know when the specific exam you are interested in will take place.

Registration Information

Students must register for exams in the fall by using an exam code on the College Board website. Students can obtain their exam specific code from Counselor, Mr. Caffey, to register for the exam on the College Board website under their MyAP Accounts.  Mr. Caffey can be reached at:  caffeyt@issaquah.wednet.edu or 425-837-7861

If you have previously taken the SAT or an AP exam, you already have a MyAP account and will need to sign into it to register. Do NOT make a second account! If you have trouble accessing your account, contact College Board

There will be a $40 late registration fee and a $40 canceled/unused exam fee this year. Keep this in mind as you begin registration. 

Action Steps

1. Create OR Login to your College Board Account (MyAP Account).
2. Join a course section through your College Board account using the class ‘Join Codes’ provided by Mr. Caffey.  NOTE: Upon joining the course, you will automatically be registered for the exam in May.
3. Register AND pay for exams in Total Registration by March 8. The sooner you get this payment in, the better! 
4. Verify that you have put in all the information for approved testing accommodations.
   1. If you believe you qualify for testing accommodations, please apply for these with your counselor if you have not been previously granted testing accommodations from College Board. This process takes some time, so do this ASAP! This needs to be done by January 18. 

Important Deadlines

November 8, 2022	AP exam on-time registration in MyAP and payment on Total Registration.
January 18, 2023	Deadline for requesting accommodations to use on the AP exams (complete this process with your counselor ASAP)
March 8, 2023	Late registration ends on MyAP and Total Registration

PLEASE NOTE:

• All exam(s) will take place at Issaquah High School and students are responsible for their own transportation.
• IB students who choose to take AP tests need to know that the IB Exams timetable will not move for their AP exams.  If a student arrives late for an IB test, they will not be given extra time.  Also, if they miss their IB exam there are no refunds or makeups!

For any additional questions, contact Mr. Caffey at caffeyt@issaquah.wednet.edu or 425-837-7861.