ADDISON TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TESTING PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT All you need to know about Addison Trail Placement Testing

Presenters: Doug Wildes- Addison Trail High School Assistant Principal Doug Wildes- Addison Trail High School Assistant Principal Marco Gasca- Addison Trail High School Community Liaison Marco Gasca- Addison Trail High School Community Liaison Cristina Ardizzone- Indian Trail Junior High Assistant Principal Cristina Ardizzone- Indian Trail Junior High Assistant Principal

On the Washington Post list... WE ARE THE # 1 NON-SELECTIVE, ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, IN PROVIDING ACCESS TO COLLEGE- LEVEL CURRICULUM FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS!

Preparing Students for College and Career 92 percent of the Class of 2013 is attending a 2- or 4-year college/university. 92 percent of the Class of 2013 is attending a 2- or 4-year college/university. –62 percent of Class of 2013 is attending a 4- year college/university and 30 percent is attending a 2-year college.

Preparing Students for College and Career Senior Class of 2013 was accepted to nearly 100 colleges and universities in 26 states. Senior Class of 2013 was accepted to nearly 100 colleges and universities in 26 states. Approximately 300 seniors earned a Career Readiness Certificate through the WorkKeys Locating Information Exam in last Fall. Approximately 300 seniors earned a Career Readiness Certificate through the WorkKeys Locating Information Exam in last Fall.

Preparing Students for College and Career –523 students took 790 Advanced Placement (AP) exams »396 AP exams were passed and each of those students received college credit… in high school! »Of those 523 students taking AP exams, 151 were FRESHMEN! Last year, 60 freshmen passed their AP H.G. exam with a 3 or higher and received COLLEGE CREDITS! Last year, 60 freshmen passed their AP H.G. exam with a 3 or higher and received COLLEGE CREDITS!

Student placement is determined by the following factors: Student Grades and Courses Taken in Grade 8 8 th Grade Teacher Recommendations EXPLORE Score Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test (SDRT) Parent Requests Based on all the information above, reading and math interventions in the summer and/or school year may be necessary.

When will my student be taking the placement exams? Indian Trail Indian Trail Friday, November 22 - EXPLORE 7:45-11:15 Indian Trail Saturday, December 7 - SDRT 7:45- 9:30 Addison Trail

When will my student be taking the placement exams? St. Philip St. Philip Friday, November 22 - EXPLORE 7:45-11:15 St. Philip Saturday, December 7 - SDRT 7:45- 9:30 Addison Trail

When will my student be taking the placement exams? All other schools All other schools Saturday, December 7 - SDRT 7:45 - 9:30 Addison Trail Saturday, December 14 - EXPLORE 7:45 -11:30 Addison Trail

When will we receive our scores? February 18, 20 and :00-8:00 PM February 18, 20 and :00-8:00 PM Saturday, February, :00 AM-12:00 PM Saturday, February, :00 AM-12:00 PM –You will have an individual meeting with a guidance counselor to discuss the test results and selection of classes prior to fall registration. –No appointment necessary. Just stop in the Guidance Department during the stated hours.

What is the EXPLORE test? The EXPLORE is a shorter/grade appropriate version of the ACT. The EXPLORE consists of 4 subject tests: –English- 40 questions (30 Minutes) –Math- 30 questions (30 Minutes) –Reading- 30 questions (30 Minutes) –Science- 28 questions (30 Minutes)

Why is the EXPLORE test important? The EXPLORE is a modified version of the ACT given to 8 th and 9 th grade students. The EXPLORE is a modified version of the ACT given to 8 th and 9 th grade students. The EXPLORE helps predict a student’s future score on the ACT. The EXPLORE helps predict a student’s future score on the ACT. –The ACT is a part of a series of tests typically taken during the spring of a student’s junior year. –All students must take an ACT test as a graduation requirement. –ACT scores are used for the college application and admission process.

Why is the EXPLORE test important? The EXPLORE test provides schools, parents, and students information on what your student knows now and what skills he/she needs to work on in H.S. in order to be prepared for college and the career of their choice. The EXPLORE test provides schools, parents, and students information on what your student knows now and what skills he/she needs to work on in H.S. in order to be prepared for college and the career of their choice. –This test is also used as an early warning indicator if your student needs reading and/or math interventions during the summer and/or throughout the school year.

Tips for student success: Get plenty of sleep the night before. Get plenty of sleep the night before. Take some practice questions to familiarize yourself with the exam (see handouts, visit and go to our website) Take some practice questions to familiarize yourself with the exam (see handouts, visit and go to our website) Eat a healthy breakfast. Eat a healthy breakfast. Read all the directions. Read all the directions. Pace yourself - this is a timed test. Pace yourself - this is a timed test. If you do not know the answer- eliminate all the answers you know are incorrect and make your best guess. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. If you do not know the answer- eliminate all the answers you know are incorrect and make your best guess. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. If you finish early, go back and review your work. If you finish early, go back and review your work.

What should I bring? School ID School ID Several #2 Pencils Several #2 Pencils Calculator Calculator

Upcoming Events More information to follow on the Saturday, December 7 th SDRT testing at Addison Trail High School. More information to follow on the Saturday, December 7 th SDRT testing at Addison Trail High School. Transportation will be provided for the December 7 th testing date. Bus routes will be included in the mailing. Transportation will be provided for the December 7 th testing date. Bus routes will be included in the mailing. Thursday, January 23 - Course Information Night- Parents will receive various documents regarding the registration process. Thursday, January 23 - Course Information Night- Parents will receive various documents regarding the registration process.

Questions? Contact Information: Doug Wildes (630) All materials from tonight’s presentation will be posted on the Addison Trail website in the Testing Information section under Parent & Student Resources.