Testing

In October, all 10th and 11th grade students participate in the PSAT/NMSQT.

Also in the Fall, 11th and 12th grade students who need to complete state graduation testing requirements have an opportunity to retake Smarter Balanced Assessments.

In the Spring, all 10th grade students will have their first opportunity to take the state tests required for graduation: Smarter Balanced Assessments in English-Language Arts (ELA) and Math. 11th and 12th grade students can also retake assessments if needed. Also, all 11th grade students will take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). Currently this assessment will be a graduation requirement for students in the class of 2021 and beyond.

In May, students in all grades who are enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes take part in AP testing.

Advanced Placement (AP)

What is Advanced Placement (AP)?

Advanced Placement (AP) is a College Board program (like the PSAT and SAT). The AP exam is a culmination of content learned in a year-long course. These courses are college-level and accelerated.

Before considering taking an AP course, it is important to familiarize yourself with what an AP course actually entails. This is time-consuming, challenging coursework, so make sure you actually like the subject, want the challenge, feel confident with the material, and have time to devote. The AP course descriptions in the Course Guide will give you an idea of what is expected in each course, what prior knowledge and experience may be helpful, etc. For more information about our AP course offerings, please refer to our Course Guide.

The AP exams occur in the first two full weeks of May of each year and are 2-3.25 hours long (length varies by subject area). AP exam scores are available in July and students can send scores to colleges to receive college credit. Each college will have their respective AP exam score policy. AP exam scores are not required for college admission.

General AP information via College Board.

AP Testing Information

All students need to verify their exams and times through their My AP account on the College Board Website.

Check-In's

8 AM exams
- Check-in time will be from 7:05 AM to 7:20 AM at the back Gym Doors. Doors to the exam will close at 7:30 AM, no exceptions.
- You will need to walk around the building to the back of the gym doors. These are located out by the portables. Do not have a person drive you back there, and you cannot park in the back. Do not go through the main entrance doors.
Noon Exams
- Check-in will be from 11:30-11:45 AM at the Theater Doors outside. Please line up under the covered overhang. Doors will close for testing at 11:50 AM, NO exceptions.

What to Bring- No bags will be allowed unless they are clear or ziplocks

Number 2 Pencils
Pens
Photo ID
Calculator (if your exam requires it)
Layers of Clothing
AP Exam labels (This is only after you have taken your first exam)
Water bottle/snack (see below)
Non-smart watch

Food/ Drink

Students will not be allowed to eat or drink during the exam.
During testing breaks (unless you have accommodations) students will be allowed to step outside to eat/drink.

Phones/Smart Watches

Leave all smartwatches at home.
If you bring in a cell phone, you will be asked to leave it off and in a designated area during the exam duration.

Transportation

Morning exams will start before busses arrive. You will need to make arrangements to get dropped off.
Afternoon exams will not be finished before busses leave. You will need to make arrangements to get picked up.
Wednesday Morning Exams do not have transportation; please make sure to make arrangements for your exam.

Exam End Times

Each student will not be allowed to leave the exam until the exams have finished.
Please remember that the exam total time is not the amount of time it will take for the whole exam. Please add in at least 30 minutes for reading instructions, collecting materials, and for breaks; this can be longer depending on the size of the exam.
Foreign Language exams should add at least 1 hour to the exam as it takes a while to ensure all recordings have been saved correctly.

Test Security

You are not allowed to discuss or post about the exam - College Board can invalidate scores for doing so.
No exam materials may leave the testing premises.
No cheating of any kind.

You may only leave to go to the bathroom with permission from the testing proctor.

Registration Information
AP Testing Reminders

Registration Information

AP Registration has begun for the 2024-25 school year.

Students must register using an exam code on the College Board website. Students will be given exam codes from their AP teachers to register for the exam on the College Board website under their MyAP accounts. If a student has previously taken the SAT or an AP exam, they already have a MyAP account and will need to sign into it to register. Use the following the step-by-step guide to registration for students taking AP courses.

Registration Guide for ALL Students Taking an AP Exam

Step 1: Create OR Login to College Board Account

All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if you already created one for the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, do NOT set up a second account. Multiple accounts could prevent SAT or AP scores from correctly being reported to colleges.

Students can create an account or verify their existing account at www.collegeboard.org. You will use this account to register for exams and access classroom resources. Here are some helpful hints:

Students must have their own email address associated with this account. Do not use your school email address to create an account. If you have already created an account, please check this and change if necessary.
- Please make sure that your account is up to date and the account is in your name and not a parent’s name.
If you are having trouble accessing your account, contact College Board. They will not allow a school representative to speak for you. You may call their AP Services for Students (888-225-5427) or complete a Contact Form at www.cb.org/apstudentinquiry.

Need exam accommodations?

If you have a 504 plan, talk with your counselor ASAP about requesting accommodations through College Board. Start this process early!

Step 2: Join Class Using “Join Code”

Log into My AP (https://myap.collegeboard.org/login)
Click ‘Join a Course or Exam’
Enter the Join Code (Find the ‘Exam Only’ Join Codes on the IHS Library Canvas page or email Mr. Blaskie)
- Be sure you sign up for the correct course section
Complete this step for each AP course you are enrolled in
Deadline for fall exam registration is November 7.

NOTE: AP Classroom is set to automatically sign you up for the AP exam when you join a class section. If you decide that you are NOT going to take the AP exam in May, please email Mr. Blaskie (BlaskieJ@issaquah.wednet.edu) by November 7, 2024.

Step 3: Submit Exam Fees

Register and pay for all AP exam fees through Total Registration by November 7, 2024
(https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/480500).
- Detailed information about AP Exams and Exam Fees may be found on the IHS AP website
  (https://issaquahhigh.isd411.org/academics/testing).
All late registration fees must be submitted by March 10, 2025. Failure to submit fees for your exam will result in a $40 cancellation/unused exam fee.

Deadline Requirements

November 7, 2024	AP Exam on-time registration on MyAP and payment on Total Registration $40 late registration fees will begin after this date
January 24, 2025	Deadline for Requesting Accommodations to use on the AP Exams (Complete this process with your school counselor)
March 7, 2025	Late Registration Ends on MyAP and Total Registration
April 4, 2025	Last day to request a refund. This refund will be the exam fee minus the $40 cancellation fee and late fee (if applicable) from College Board.

Registration Information

Students will be asked to register for AP Exams in the Fall. AP Exams will continue to be given in May. See the AP exam schedule for 2024-25.
There will be a $40 fee for late registration and a $40 cancellation/unused exam fee this year.

Action Steps

To get ready for the coming school year, each student wanting to take an AP exam is required to sign up for a College Board account. All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if a student created one for the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, do NOT create a second account. They will just need to have their username and password available. Students will use this account to register for exams and access classroom resources. Please make sure that the account is up to date and that the account is in the student’s name and not a parent’s name.
Join the class through their College Board account. Upon joining the class, students will automatically be registered for the exam. Each student will receive the class code from their teacher (If not registered for the class, please see below).
Register and pay for the exams on Total Registration by November 7, 2024.
Verify that you have put in information for testing approved accommodations.
1. If you believe you qualify for accommodations, please apply for testing accommodations with counselors if you have not been previously granted accommodations with the College Board. This needs to be done by January 24, 2025.

Not Enrolled in a Class: Students not registered for a class will need to go to the Library Canvas page to get the join code. Home school students, please email Mr. Blaskie for the code information.

On-Time AP Payment - Due by November 7, 2024

Final Late Registration Payment - Due by March 10, 2025

AP exam payment registration is now open. Payments need to be completed by November 7 for the student’s exams to be ordered in the fall. All late payments must be made by March 10, 2025. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Blaskie.

Accommodations for PSAT/SAT/ACT and AP exams

If students have a documented disability, they may be eligible for accommodations when taking the PSAT/SAT/AP testing. Some available accommodations include extended time, extra and extended breaks, and reading and seeing accommodations (for example, large-type or Braille test books). A student on a 504 plan or has an IEP must submit approval to receive accommodations on these important tests; they are not guaranteed just because you have a 504 plan or IEP.

Approval Is Required

Accommodations must be approved by the College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities for students taking the PSAT (as well as other College Board assessments including, but not limited to: the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams). There is a form to fill out and needs to be submitted weeks before these important tests.

Start Early

It can often take about seven weeks for an accommodations request to be processed. Please fill out these two forms for ACT or College Board (PSAT/SAT and AP Exams).

The Deadline for AP Exams is earlier than 7 weeks and needs to be submitted by January 24th. See your school counselor early to start the process with plenty of time to spare. Your counselor will submit a request to the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities.

AP Testing Reminders

Students need to arrive by 7:30 a.m. for the 8 a.m. administration and 11:30 a.m. for the 12 p.m. administration.
Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended.
Students cannot bring backpacks into the testing site.
All testing absences are excused as long as testers arrive on time. The AP Coordinator will approve those absences with the attendance secretary.
Remember to eat prior to testing (breakfast or lunch), because food and water will not be allowed during the test. If you are taking two exams on the same day, be sure to bring something to eat between exams (you may have very limited time).

Electronic devices are NOT allowed into the testing site.

Bring the following items to each AP exam:
- Photo id (required for testing)
- Several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers for all multiple-choice answer sheets
- Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams
- Calculator with the necessary capabilities for Calculus AB or BC, Chemistry, or Statistics - and extra batteries
Optional (but strongly recommended items):
- Coat or warm sweater (depending on your temperature preference)
Students should not bring the following items to an exam:
- Books (class related), compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes
- Rulers and straightedges
- Calculator (except as noted above)
- Watched that beep or have an alarm (no smart watches are allowed)
- Portable listening or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment
- Backpacks
- Electronics

PSAT

PSAT/NMSQT for 10th and 11th Graders

PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) will take place on October 23 at Issaquah HS. October 23 will follow a special schedule.

PSAT Schedule: October 23, 2024

PSAT Schedule: October 23, 2024

Grade 9

All students must check lists posted in the commons with their designated room locations.

Time			Students with last name A-K
Rotation 1	10:10-11:10	1: Eagle Crew Gym – Activity
Rotation 2	11:20-12:20	2: Xello in Classrooms
Rotation 3	12:30-1:30	3: Tech Activity – Study Session
Time			Students with last name L-Z
Rotation 1	10:10-11:10	1: Xello in Classrooms
Rotation 2	11:20-12:20	2: Tech Activity – Study Session
Rotation 3	12:30-1:30	3: Eagle Crew Gym – Activity

Grades 10 and 11

Time	Sessions
10:10-1:30	PSAT

Grade 12

Time	Sessions
10:10-1:30	Work on Exit Interview Assignments, College Applications

Part 2: 1:30-2:30

Time	All Students
1:30-2:30	LUNCH

Part 3: 2:35-2:50

Time	All Students
2:35-2:50	6th Period: I Vision and Attendance

Part 4: 2:55-3:45

Time	All Students
2:55-3:45	Flex Time

All current Sophomores and Juniors will be automatically registered to test and an $18.00 fee will be applied to your ASB account after the test for all confirmed students who took the test.

Families can pay fees through the ASB Bookkeeper or through the online payment portal.

Prior to testing please take some time to review the College Board Student Guide.

This is the only day for the PSAT, there are no make ups. Running Start students the test starts at 10:10am and cannot be altered. The test lasts about 2 and a half hours, so plan accordingly.

What is the PSAT?

The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. It is a standardized test that provides sophomores and juniors with the opportunity to get ready for the official SAT. It also gives junior students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT is an annual national test, offered in October each year. There are no make-up dates for this opportunity.

The PSAT is written and scored by the College Board, the same company that writes and scores the SAT, and the testing environment is very similar to the actual SAT environment. In addition to the physical experience of taking the standardized test, each student receives personalized feedback on each section of the test, and can log into a personalized planning guide based on their test results on www.collegeboard.com. This is a low-stakes testing opportunity – the PSAT scores are not sent to colleges, and are not a part of the college application process for any student. For sophomores, scores are purely for their own self-knowledge. For juniors, the PSAT scores are used as qualifying data for the National Merit Scholarship Competition, but this is the ONLY thing their scores are used for other than their own information.

What are the benefits of taking this test?

Because a college entrance test (SAT or ACT) is often a required part of four year college application process, any student who is considering direct enrollment at a four year college would benefit from participating in the PSAT. Taking the PSAT familiarizes students with the kind of questions, style of directions, and physical environment of a SAT exam, and provides students with a projected SAT score range, excellent personalized feedback and a study plan. This is an incredibly affordable way to prepare for a college entrance exam. For our highest performing students, the PSAT is also the way they can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

For your tenth grader, this test provides a completely no-stakes opportunity to get acquainted with the standardized testing environment and format. It’s also a great opportunity for students who have difficulties with test-taking situations to prepare, get practice and receive personalized feedback in a safe environment, before taking the real SAT/ACT at the end of their Junior year.

Students who take the PSAT:

Receive feedback on their strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. They can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
See how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
Can enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).
Help prepare for the SAT, and to become familiar with the kinds of questions and directions they will see on the SAT.
Receive information from colleges if they check "yes" to Student Search Service.

How can my student prepare for this test?

Students will receive a PSAT Study Guide prior to the test, which will help them learn more about the exam and testing day. This guide provides useful tips, test-taking strategies, practice questions, a full PSAT practice test, etc.

When do we get the results?

Results from this test will be released by College Board home in late January. The results include personalized feedback and a free personalized online SAT study resources. Learn more from at The College Board PSAT information page about how to interpret your PSAT scores, how to access your personalized SAT study plan, and other tools on College Board to help create your road map to success!

Accommodations for PSAT/SAT/ACT and AP exams

Approval Is Required

Start Early

It can often take about seven weeks for an accommodations request to be processed. Please fill out these two forms for ACT or College Board (PSAT/SAT and AP Exams).

State Testing: ELA, Math, and Science

What Tests are Graduation Requirements?

From the OSPI website:

Washington students are tested regularly by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. State tests include the following, and may be taken with or without tools, supports, or accommodations*:

Smarter Balanced: English language arts (ELA) and math tests
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS): Science test for grades 5, 8 and 11
End-of-Course (EOC) exams: Math tests taken as students finish algebra 1/integrated math 1, and geometry/integrated math 2
Washington – Access to Instruction and Measurement (WA-AIM): ELA, math, and science alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive challenges documented in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

* Tools are available to all students and can be used at the student's discretion. Supports are available to English language learners and any student with a need identified by an educator. Accommodations are for students who receive special education services with a documented need noted in an IEP or 504 plan.

Learn more by reading Guidelines on Tools, Supports, & Accommodations.

If a student's IEP documents the need for an accommodation that is not addressed within the guidelines, the student's IEP team may have their school district personnel submit a Non-Standard Accommodation Request in the Assessment Reporting Management System (ARMS).

High School

In high school, students take tests in ELA, math, and science for federal accountability. State tests may be taken with or without tools, supports, or accommodations. Students take the WA-AIM only if it's documented in their IEP.

Tests Required for Federal Accountability
Grades	Subject	Test
10	ELA	Smarter Balanced or WA-AIM
10	Math	Smarter Balanced or WA-AIM
11	Science	WCAS or WA-AIM

The state legislature passes laws that determine graduation requirements. One of the requirements is that students pass tests, or state-approved alternatives. Required tests vary by expected year of graduation. A student's expected year of graduation is four years after they enter the 9th grade. (For example, if a student enters 9th grade in the 2017-18 school year, they are in the Class of 2021.)

State tests may be taken with or without tools, supports, or accommodations. Students take the WA-AIM only if it's documented in their IEP.

Questions About Testing?

Contact Assistant Principal -

Andrew Guss

Important Dates

Spring 2024 Smarter Balanced Assessments

Who participates? All 10th graders, as well as any 11th and 12th graders who have not met the requirement/s.

Dates TBD

Test Preparation Resources

Support for English Language Learners and Their Families

View Smarter Balanced information in English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukranian, and Vietnamese on the OSPI website.

What is a Passing Score?

Sample Smarter Balanced Score Report

How to Find Test Scores on Family Access

Log in to Student or Family Access.
On the left menu, select "Test Scores".
A list of all standardized test scores will be listed. A summary of the state testing scores for Washington State graduation purposes will be under the selection "GDWa-GraduateofWA". Click on "Show Scores."
If a student has met the requirement, it will say "Yes" under the subject column (see circled areas below). The example shows a student that has met all four state testing requirements. Under "Section: Tests", there is a summary of the number of attempts for each type of test and the highest score met so far.

World Language Competency Testing

World Language Competency Testing Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to get more information about the test after reading through the information, please fill out this form.

2024-25 World Language Credit Test Dates (on average the test takes 3-4 hours)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 7:30 a.m.

More details to be followed soon.

World Language Competency Testing Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take the World Language Competency Test?

Anyone in 9th – 12th grade who is proficient or fluent in a language other than English.

You must be able to read, write, listen and speak in the language.

If you can confidently accomplish each of the things listed in these five statements, the World Language Competency Test is probably a good fit for you.

I can understand ideas on familiar topics expressed through phrases, short sentences, and frequently used expressions.
I can understand the main idea and some details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary.
I can exchange information with another person about familiar tasks, topics and activities.
I can use a series of phrases and sentences to provide basic information about familiar topics.
I can write simple descriptions and short messages and requests or provide information on familiar topics.

Information from the state of Washington about the test

What is the best way to prepare for the test?

What are the components of the tests?

What are the potential benefits of taking the test?

You may earn up to four high school credits which will be visible on your transcript.

You can fulfill your World language requirements.

You may qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy on your high school diploma and transcripts.

Depending on which college you select you may fulfill your world language requirement for admission.

Make sure you research the institution you are applying to for their World language requirements. Certain universities will still require students to take a World language course in school over the test.

How can I earn credits by taking the World Language Competency Test?

How are credits awarded?

How much does the test cost?

Where do I pay for the test?

Can I take the test online at home?

What is the difference between the WS and Stamp 4S language tests?

Where can I find practice resources for the tests?

Does the Stamp 4S, Stamp WS or the ALTA Language Test have a different impact on my transcript?

How do I do the speaking and listening portion of the Stamp 4S and Stamp WS tests? What about the ALTA test?

How long does it take for me to get my scores?

How many times can I take the World Language Competency Test?

What is the Seal of Biliteracy?

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The Seal of Biliteracy takes the form of a gold seal that appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions

Stamp 4S Test	Stamp WS Test
Arabic	Amharic
French	Armenian
German	Cabo Verdean
Hebrew (cost for this test is about $70.00)	Chin (Hakha)
Hindi	Chuukese
Italian	Czech
Japanese	Filipino (Tagalog)
Korean	Haitian Creole
Latin – coming November 2022	Hawaiian (Olelo Hawai’i)
Mandarin Simplified	Hmong
Mandarin Traditional	Ilocano
Polish	Kannada
Portuguese (Brazilian)	Marathi
Russian	Marshallese
Spanish	Samoan
Spanish monolingual	Somali Maay Maay
	Somali Maxaa
	Tamil
	Telugu
	Turkish
	Ukrainian
	Urdu
	Vietnamese
	Yup’ik
	Zomi

**More languages are available at a higher cost through the company ALTA. When you fill out the survey, you will be contacted with information about the correct test.

What is the Stamp 4S/Stamp WS Scoring Guide?

Avant Scoring Guide
ACTFL Proficiency Score	STAMP (Avant) & WorldSpeak Score	Possible Credits	How to Calculate Credits
Novice Low	1	0	Use the lowest score of the skills tested to calculate credits since this represents the most consistent skill level. For instance, if a student scores on the STAMP (Avant): Reading 3 Speaking 6 Writing 5 Listening 4 (optional) Use the STAMP (Avant) score of 3 to calculate the credits; in this case 2 credits.
Novice Mid	2	1
Novice High	3	2
Intermediate Low	4	3
Intermediate Mid	5	4
Intermediate High	6	4
Advanced Low	7	4
Advanced Mid	8	4
Advanced High	9	4
Superior	10	4
Distinguished	11	4
Native	12	4