Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/15/2024 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Teaching, Learning and Leadership  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Spring School Day SAT Testing at Alexandria City High School  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support
ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.
 
Policy:
IGBJ - Academic Excellence and Educational Equity  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
240315_Board_Brief_PSAT_SAT_ACHS_2023-2024_v1.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
This brief updates the School Board about the school day Spring Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) testing schedule at Alexandria City High School (ACHS) on April 16, 2024. Each year, ACHS administers the SAT. The SAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based test created and administered by the College Board.  
Background:
Each school year, students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to participate in school-day testing for the PSAT/SAT. The dates are selected in collaboration with the College Board and the Titan Testing Team. Testing usually occurs in October and April. School testing affords Titans greater access to assessments that can be highlighted on college resumes, allows students to qualify for National Merit Scholarships, and have SAT scores for the early college application process. There are no fees to students for these assessments.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information in this board brief and the school day Spring SAT testing schedule at Alexandria City High School on April 16, 2024.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Pierrette Finney - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent