Standardized Tests

Elementary to High School

• ARD (Admit Review Dismissal) - Tests kids who have special education needs, i.e. learning disabilities.
• TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills)
• HSPT & COOP (Catholic High School Entrance Exam) – Grammar, reading comprehension and math.
• GED (General Equivalency Diploma) – You may choose to receive your high school diploma through this program.
• ISSE – Verbal and quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension and math achievement.

College Prepatory

• PSAT (Pre-SAT) – A preliminary test taken before the SAT to establish a baseline.
• SAT (Stanford Achievement Test) – The newly revised SAT places heavy emphasis on writing and grammar skills. It includes math and critical reading.

  SAT Test Dates (2008 - 2009)

  • October 4, 2008 - SAT and Subject Tests
  • November 1, 2008 - SAT and Subject Tests
  • December 6, 2008 - SAT and Subject Tests
  • January 24, 2009 - SAT Only
  • March 4, 2009 - SAT and Subject Tests
  • June 6, 2009 - SAT and Subject Tests

For more information you can visit CollegeBoard.com.

• ACT The American College Testing Assessment Program includes English, math, reading and source reasoning.
• TASP – Proficiency Examination for teachers.
• AP (Advanced Placement) testing – all levels.