Newberg High School Exam Day on October 15th

Multiple exams and College visit opportunities will be available to Newberg High School students on October 15th. We are on a special schedule that day with an early release. All freshmen and sophomores will be taking exams(see below for details). Juniors have the opportunity to take the PSAT or attend a college visit field trip. Seniors have the opportunity to take the SAT, ASVAB or attend a college visit field trip.

• Freshmen will be given the ReadiStep exam for free in which the test results indicate areas of strength and areas that need developing. Students will also gain access to the College Board's website and other college information.
• Sophomores will be given the PSAT  for free and is paid for and required by the state legislature and is now in its fifth year. This is great practice for college entrance exams.
• All juniors wishing to take the PSAT, can qualify to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program. The cost is $20.00 paid to the bookkeeper.
• NHS Seniors only will be offered the SAT for a fee of $50.00 paid to the bookkeeper. Testing times are 8:40 -1:30. Buses will run at 12:30 and 2:30. Students will sign up online in their advisory with a special code they receive from the bookkeeper after they have paid. There will be lab sessions during advisory where seniors will work with the counselor to register for the exam and gain access to the free online practice materials provided by College Board. The deadline for registration is October 1st.
• Juniors and seniors can choose to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) required by all branches of the service for entrance. Students sign up on the permission form and there is no cost for this exam.
• Juniors and Seniors who do not wish to test are encouraged to sign up on the permission form for one of several college campus tours. Buses will leave from campus around 8:40 and return times vary.

There will be a permission slip that all juniors and seniors will need to have signed by a parent/guardian that indicates the student’s choice for that day. They will also have the option to arrange a college visit on their own or work at home on schoolwork. See below for permission form attachment

October 15th Schedule
Late Start
8:40 – 12:30
EarlyRelease

PSAT/Readistep Test 8:40 – 11:40

SAT Test  8:40 – 1:30

College Visit buses 8:40 – Varies

Lunch – 11:40
Buses Depart at 12:30 & 2:30