Standardized Testing
St. Dominic High School uses the ACT family of tests to measure students' academic progress. These tests are administered in mid-October each fall and include the following:
EXPLORE-This test is designed for use in the ninth grade and it helps teachers identify students' academic strengths and weaknesses in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. EXPLORE's guidance tools help students discover interests, abilities and career paths.
PLAN-A program for tenth graders. PLAN continues the academic assessment and career guidance that begins in the ninth grade. PLAN evaluates students' progress in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. PLAN is a reliable predictor of performance on the ACT.
P-ACT-Junior's not taking the PSAT will take the Practice ACT test. The P-ACT is an actual ACT exam that has been retired. This practice test resembles the actual college entrance exam that students will be taking second semester of the junior year and measures English, mathematics, reading, science reasoning and writing skills.
Other Test Opportunities:
PSAT-The Preliminary SAT is a co-sponsored program by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. This test also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Programs. The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. This test is generally taken by juniors.
A.P. (Advanced Placement)-Given at high schools every spring. Students may earn college credit for A.P. classes. Each college sets their own standards for accepting A.P. credits, so you will need to check the college catalog.
College Entrance Exams:
ACT-The ACT collects and reports a wide range of information on students' academic achievement, interests, and educational goals. The ACT includes tests of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning that measure the skills needed for success in college. An optional writing test is also available. The ACT is generally taken by high school juniors and seniors.
SAT-The SAT is a college entrance exam that measures the skills you have learned in and outside of the classroom and how well you can apply that knowledge. The SAT tests how you think, solve problems, and communicate. The test is composed of three sections: Critical reading, Mathematics and Writing.
St. Dominic High Schools' code is 262-480.