PSAT: You (honor Student) should take it

PSAT : (Preliminary SAT) What is the PSAT? The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. What does the PSAT test? The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills

PSAT : (Preliminary SAT) Why should I take it? Completing the PSAT scores can help a student become more familiarized with the structure, content, and pacing for a college entrance exam, which can indicate future performance on the SAT/ACT. Taking the PSAT as a 10th grader can ease some of a student’s test anxiety about future college entrance exams. Taking the PSAT as a 10th grade helps a student know about the test before he/she takes it as an 11th grader, when the test counts for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

PSAT (Wednesday, 10/25 @ MHS) As sophomores, the PSAT serves as a practice SAT exam, and we encourage our highest achieving 10th graders (top 10% of the class) to take the test. As juniors, PSAT test takers can take the exam, and if their results are strong enough, then individual students may receive recognition and scholarships as National Merit Scholars/Finalists.

PSAT : Wednesday, 10/25 The PSAT will be administered during the school day on 10/25. Pre-registered students will be excused from their morning classes on 10/25. Registration deadline: Wednesday, 9/21. Specific Details: To register for the PSAT: Go to the Guidance Office and sign-up for the test by paying the PSAT registration fee of $25 (checks made payable to Maryville High School) to Mrs. McClanahan.   Students will receive a practice test booklet when they pre- register for the PSAT.   PSAT Testing locations are TBA. Please direct all questions to Jackie Stryker: Jackie.stryker@Maryville-schools.org

TN Governor’s School – summer 2018 11 programs for high-achieving 10th and 11th grade students that provide challenging and intensive learning experiences in these disciplines: Agricultural Sciences Arts Computational Physics Emerging Technologies Humanities Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Studies Prospective Teachers Sciences Sciences and Engineering Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage

Governor’s School steps Visit the MHS Guidance News Page – print the TN Gov School Cover Sheet and the TN Gov School Counselor Recommendation Form Visit the 2018 Governor’s School homepage to access the application packets – print the appropriate packet. Complete the packet, distribute teacher recommendation forms (they will return the completed forms to your guidance counselor), complete the School Counselor Recommendation Form. If you are applying for Sciences and Engineering, you have to do the personal data form online with your guidance counselor to obtain a confirmation number. Submit your completed packet (Application Information Form, Certification with parent and your signature, Answers to questions from, TN Gov School Cover Sheet and the TN Gov School Counselor Recommendation Form) to your guidance counselor by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017.

Graduation Information: Graduating with Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with “Distinction” by attaining a B (3.0) average and completing at least one of the following: Earn a nationally recognized industry certification Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools Participate in at least one of the state’s ALL State musical organizations Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi- Finalist Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two AP exams Earn 12 or more semester hours of postsecondary credit