School Day SAT for Juniors set for Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The state of Indiana replaced ISTEP testing with the school day SAT as a measure of accountability at the high school level. All 11th-grade students will take the school-day SAT Exam on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Attendance for the test at Penn High School is extremely important. A qualifying score on the SAT satisfies one of three graduation pathway requirements for high school students, and can lead to merit scholarships for trade schools, community colleges, four-year colleges/universities, and more. We want our students to perform well in order to experience these benefits for their future endeavors. Please review the logistical details below for the modified day on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A light breakfast will be provided for all students prior to testing.

Students in Grades 9, 10, and 12:

This will be an e-Learning day. Seniors who attend programs such as the EACC, Building Trades, Cadet teaching, & etc. should report to them at their regular time.

Students in Grade 11:

All Juniors should report to Penn High School for testing. Juniors who attend the EACC, Building Trades, Cadet Teaching, etc. will be excused from those programs in order to test.

SAT School Day Schedule for ALL JUNIORS:

• 8–8:25 a.m.: Students report to assigned test room
• 8:25-9 a.m.: Test Instructions, Collection of electronic devices
• 9–10:05 a.m.: Section 1 – Reading Test (65 minutes)
• 10:05–10:15 a.m.: 10 Minute Break – Snack time
• 10:20–10:55 a.m.: Section 2 – Writing & Language Test (35 minutes)
• 11–11:25 a.m.: Section 3 – Math Test – No Calculator (25 minutes)
• 11:25–11:30 a.m.: 5 minute Break
• 11:35 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Section 4 – Math Test – with Calculator (55 minutes)
• 12:30 – 1 p.m.: Test Material Collection
• 1 p.m.: Dismissal for students whose parents have completed the Google Form that was emailed to parents/guardians
• 1-1:30 p.m.: Lunch
• 1:35 – 3:17 p.m.: Study Hall

Please be aware that students who have extended time accommodations for testing will have a longer test day and finish testing at approximately 2:30 p.m. The school will provide a sack lunch for these students.

If you have questions about this schedule or need to request an alternate test date, please contact Mr. Hall in the Testing Office. He can be reached via email at dhall@phm.k12.in.us or by phone at 574-258-9507. Make up dates are established by the IDOE and are currently planned for March 2-3, and April 12-13, 2023.

If you are the parent of a junior who will be taking the SAT on March 1, please be aware of the following:

1. The SAT comes with a Student Questionnaire that includes demographic questions and the opportunity to send student scores to colleges. One item is required while all other items are optional. Penn High School asks that parents read and complete this important Consent Form by Friday, Feb. 17, which will allow your student to participate in the entire questionnaire.
2. If you wish for your student to be dismissed at the completion of testing, please complete the Early Release Form that was emailed to parents/guardians. Standard time students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. at the earliest. Extended time students may be dismissed at 2:40 at the earliest.