Testing Schedule

TAKS/TAAS	RPTE	Advanced Placement Tests
Out of School Students TAKS and TAAS Registration	IDEA	SAT
Out of School Students TAKS and TAAS Registration	AP Exams	ACT
*Test Prep*		PSAT/NMSQT

Create your own Personalized TAKS Study Guide
College Board Website for SAT and ACT information.

The State of Texas has mandated that students pass specified standardized assessments to be eligible to receive a diploma from a Texas public school. We are now in a period of transition as the State phases out the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) and implements the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).

For students with disabilities who receive special education services, an admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee will determine whether the student will be required to complete the TAAS/TAKS or the State Developed Alternative Assessments (SDAA).

Because of the importance of the state testing requirement for graduation, students may be required to take a local credit test preparation course in place of an elective course. Consult your counselor for specific information concerning your testing requirements for graduation.

Registering to Take the TAKS or TAAS Test

Currently enrolled students who need to retake the TAKS test need to report to school no later than 7:30 am on testing days. You will need the following materials:

Picture ID (school ID is fine)
3 No. 2 pencils (do not bring mechanical pencils)
Water and a snack may be brought, but please make sure not to bring items that are sticky or that will smudge your exam.

If you have already graduated and need to take the TAKS or TAAS exam you will need to do one of the following:

Contact Susan Levonius, PISD Testing Coordinator, at 713-740-0284 ext. 70284.
Go to http://k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/ and sign-up for the test you need to take. Deadline for online registration is June 16.

TAKS Testing is at SHHS
TAAS Testing will be held at the PISD Administration Building

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2007-2008 State Assessment Program Calendar

NOTE: Items in RED are for First Time Test Takers for that particular grade level.

TAKS Testing is at SHHS
Items in GREEN indicate TAAS Testing. TAAS Testing will be held at the PISD Administration Building (713-740-0000)

October Testing

October 23: EXIT Level ELA Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Writing Retest
October 24: EXIT Level Math Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Math Retest
October 25: EXIT Level Science Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Reading Retest
October 26: EXIT Level Social Studies Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY)

March Testing

March 4: Grade 9 Reading, Grade 10 and EXIT Level ELA, EXIT Level ELA Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Writing Retest
March 5: EXIT Level Math Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Math Retest
March 6: EXIT Level Science Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Reading Retest
March 7: EXIT Level Social Studies Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY)

April/May Testing

April 29: Grade 10 Mathematics, EXIT Level ELA Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Writing Retest
April 30: EXIT Level Mathematics, EXIT Level Math Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Math Retest
May 1: Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 and EXIT Level Science, EXIT Level Science Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Reading Retest
May 2: Grade 10 and EXIT Level Social Studies, EXIT Level Social Studies Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY)
July Testing
July 15: EXIT Level ELA Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Writing Retest
July 16: EXIT Level Math Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Math Retest
July 17: EXIT Level Science Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY), TAAS Reading Retest
July 18: EXIT Level Social Studies Retest (Senior and Out of School ONLY)

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RPTE: Reading Proficiency Test in English

The State of Texas also requires that the Reading Proficiency Test in English (RPTE) be given to limited English proficient students in grades 9-12 who have not previously achieved an “Advanced” rating.

IDEA Reading and Writing Tests

The IDEA is an achievement test administered to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students upon initial enrollment in United States schools and at the end of each school year to determine placement and monitor progress in English until a score of “Fluent English Speaker (FES)” is achieved.

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)

Check online for PSAT and NMSQT information.
Available on an optional basis to students preparing for college admission; application and fee required; single national test date is October 17; see counselor for exact date, time, application and further information.

Advanced Placement Testing: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html

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SAT (Test Prep)

SAT I: Reasoning Test
SAT II: Subject Tests
check online for registration dates.
College admission examination(s); offered in Pasadena ISD (Sam Rayburn High School and South Houston High School) and other locations (San Jacinto Community College Central and South campuses); multiple test dates; available on an optional basis; application and fee required; see counselor for more information or visit www.collegeboard.com.

Testing Dates

October 6 - at SHHS

November 3

December 1- at SHHS

January 26 - at SHHS

March 1

May 3 - at SHHS

June 7

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ACT Assessment

College admission examination; offered at Sam Rayburn High School and San Jacinto College Central and South campuses; multiple test dates; available on an optional basis; application and fee required; see counselor for information or visit www.act.org.
check online for registration dates.

Testing Dates

September 15

October 27

December 8

February 9

April 12

June 14

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Test Preparation

http://www.testu.com/products/aolcentermt/test/ft-intro.asp -- Practice the SAT
http://apps.collegeboard.com/satprep/index.jsp -- SAT Test Preparation
http://www.kaptest.com/ -- Commercial site for test preparation
http://www.act.org/aap/ -- ACT information
http://www.collegeboard.org/ -- College Board Online
http://www.powerprep.com/ -- College Power Prep
http://www.review.com/ -- The Princeton Review
http://www.petersons.com/ -- Peterson's Education Center

AP Exams

AP Exam Week 1	AP Exam Week 2
May 5, 2008 AM: U.S. Government & Politics PM: Comp. Government and Politics, French Lang.	May 12, 2008 AM: Biology, Music Theory PM (Noon): Physics B & C: Mechanics PM (2:00): Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
May 6, 2008 AM: Comp. Sci. A & AB, Spanish Language PM: Statistics	May 13, 2008 AM: Env. Science, Chemistry PM: Psychology
May 7, 20078 AM: Calculus AB & BC PM: Chinese Language and Culture	May 14, 2008 AM: Italian Lang. & Culture, English Lang. PM: Art History
May 8, 2008 AM: English Literature, German Language PM: Japanese Language & Culture, French Lit.	May 15, 2008 AM: Macroeconomics, World History PM: Microeconomics
May 9, 2008 AM: U.S. History PM: European History, Studio Art	May 16, 2008 AM: Human Geography, Spanish Literature PM: Latin Literature & Vergil