On Wednesday, October 12th, the PSAT will be administered at Allatoona. All 10th grade students will take the PSAT on this day. Also, any 9th grade and 11th grade students that registered will take the PSAT. Students taking the test should bring their own calculator for the test. Only approved calculators are allowed. You can find the College Board approved list of calculators in the link below:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-10/taking-the-test/what-to-bring-leave/calculator-policy
Some homerooms will be relocated on the PSAT day. The list of room assignments can be found in the Resources section below.
Revised Bell Schedule for Wednesday, October 12, 2022:
8:20 AM to 12:00 PM - Homeroom for ALL
12:10 PM to 2:00 PM - 3rd Block with lunches
2:05 PM to 3:30 PM - 4th Block with Announcements
***These times are approximate and may change. Wait for announcement to report to 3rd Block!!***
3:45 PM - All Students Must Be Off Campus
***Attendance for PSAT Day - No attendance will be taken on the PSAT Day UNTIL testing is complete and students report to 3rd and 4th Blocks. Wait for announcement to report to 3rd Block!!***
October 12, 2022 PSAT Administration – Information for SOPHOMORE Students
On Wednesday, October 12th, all first-time sophomore students will participate in the PSAT test administration. The State of Georgia pays the test fee for sophomore students only. It is important students take the PSAT seriously as it provides good practice in preparation for future standardized tests, such as the SAT along with feedback on college readiness and free personalized SAT test prep through KhanAcademy.org. For more information about the benefits of taking the PSAT, check out this article from collegeraptor. Please note: Sophomores DO NOT have to register or to submit payment to participate in the October 12th PSAT administration. As currently enrolled students, this is automatically completed for them.
To accommodate the large number of testing participants, a revised bell schedule will be implemented for all students. Specific testing information will be sent through CTLS Parent and posted to the school’s website closer to October 12th.
October 12, 2022 PSAT Administration – Information for FRESHMAN and JUNIOR Students
Freshman and junior students can participate in the Wednesday, October 12th PSAT test administration. The testing fee is $18.00. Participation provides students with practice and exposure to standardized tests along with feedback on college readiness and free personalized SAT test prep through KhanAcademy.org. For more information about the benefits of taking the PSAT, check out this article from collegeraptor. For interested juniors, the PSAT provides the opportunity for National Merit Scholarship eligibility. Students in the 9th and 11th grades who would like to participate in the October 12th PSAT test administration must submit payment using MyPaymentsPlus by 4:00 PM on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. Regretfully, no payments can be accepted after 4:00 PM for any reason.
Freshman and junior students who choose not to participate in the PSAT administration will be assigned to an alternative activity during the PSAT exam administration. Student check-outs will not be possible during testing.
To accommodate the large number of testing participants, a revised bell schedule will be implemented for all students. Specific testing information will be sent through CTLS Parent and posted to the school’s website closer to October 12th.
