College Readiness Assessments

  • PSAT/NMSQT (collegereadiness.collegeboard.org)

    Phone: 866-433-7728
     
    October 11, 2017 (Wednesday)--PSAT and NMSQT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (all WCSD 10th graders; open to interested 11th graders for a fee)
     
     

    ACT (act.org)

    Phone: 319-337-1270
     
    February 27*, 2018 (Tuesday)--ACT with Writing, Nevada/Statewide
    --All WCSD 11th graders participate in the ACT with Writing (state/district paid) and 12th graders who have not yet taken the ACT with Writing; REQUIRED for Graduation
    *Test date and test mode (paper or computer/online) may vary by school/location. Special statewide/district administration dates, open to Nevada public and charter school students only.
     
    NEW! Student Resources--ACT Toolkit
     
     

    SAT (collegereadiness.collegeboard.org)

    Phone: 866-756-7346

State Assessment Requirements for High School Diploma and Graduation

  • State Assessment Requirements for High School Diploma and Graduation (pamphlet, 2017-2018):   Coming Soon
    Pointing finger icon indicating live internet link.   Diploma Requirements (Student Accounting)
     

    Year

    High School State Assessments
    2017-2018
    • End of Course (EOC) - Tests taken at the end of semester 2 of courses aligned to selected standards. Participation varies by course enrollment.
     
    • Science - Test taken in grade 10. Participation based on grade level.
     
    • ACT with Writing - Participation required for graduation. Taken spring of junior year (grade 11).
     
    Students may participate in several other statewide or national assessments based on course enrollment (e.g. Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education). Consult with your student's counselor about state and national assessments to be taken each year of high school.
     
    Beginning with the 2016 cohort, students may qualify for a standard diploma only after they participate in the College and Career Readiness (CCR) assessment during their junior year and meet all other graduation requirements.
     
    Courses associated with state developed End of Course (EOC) assessments are part of the core academic requirements for graduation.
     

Additional Resources

  • Learn Online! There are a number of resources available online to help students learn and review skills and content for multiple subjects.

    ♦  Khan Academy  (a not-for-profit organization with a goal of providing free access to quality education materials and resources in multiple subjects - math, science, humanities and finance).

     

    ---RISE Academy for Adult Achievement, Washoe County School District

    RISE Academy for Adult Achievement offers education services to adult students 18 years and older at no cost.

    To register:
    1. Go to > www.washoeschools.net/rise
    2. Register as a student. Scroll down to Quick Links and launch the "Online Registration" form and complete and submit the application.
    3. Meet with a counselor.  Call ahead to check on counselor availability, 337-9939, then go to: 1301 Cordone Ave, 2nd Floor.
    4. After you are enrolled with RiSE Academy, you will then be able to register for the HSPE test date: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/3674.

         RISE Academy for Adult Achievement
           1301 Cordone Ave (2nd Floor)
           Reno, NV 89502
           (775) 337-9939
           www.washoeschools.net/rise

     

     

    Send questions to: AssessmentSupport@washoeschools.net

Alternative to High School Diploma

  • High School Equivalency (HSE)
      The HSE program is for students who have not yet graduated from high school and are seeking the HSE credential through taking the GED, Hi-SET, or TASC examinations. Note: High school equivalency does not equate to a standard high school diploma and may not be accepted in place of a diploma. Consult with a counselor and check entry requirements for desired career paths and post-secondary institutions.
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