ACT- Family Testing Newsletter

Updated 10/22/26

Hello 11th Grade Students and parents/guardians!

All 11th grade students will be required to take the ACT and the AzSCI tests.

Our mandatory ACT State Test will be held in March/April 2027. Your exact date, time, and location will be emailed to student emails at least a month before testing (Learning Coaches received a copy).

Please keep in mind that there is no “Opt-Out” for State Testing 2027. Both ACT and AzSCI are required by the state and must be completed in person. Per the Arizona Department of Education

Arizona does not have any exemptions from participating in these assessments. Statewide Assessments are required by State and Federal Law. (State Law: ARS 15-741; Federal Law: 34 CFR 200.2 Participation in Assessments).

What is the ACT?

The ACT is a state-required assessment for all students in the 2028 cohort. Students can choose to use their scores for college/scholarship purposes. However, even students who do not plan to continue with higher education are still required to participate.

• Subjects Tested:
• English, Reading, Math, Science, and Writing
• Length:
• The test will take approximately 4 hours and will be completed in one day. This is a timed test with a very strict timing code that must be followed.

What to Bring:

• Water, a snack, and a jacket.
• Students will need a valid ID. (Don't have an ID? See the section below-titled ID Requirements for ACT)

ACT vs. AzSCI:

It is important to note that the ACT and the AzSCI are two DIFFERENT assessments that 11th-grade students are required to take! 11th graders will have the option to stay after the ACT and complete the AzSCI OR they can reschedule to return on a different testing day to complete the AzSci.

Want to know more:

Check out the Arizona Department of Education website at:

All students must show a valid form of ID to be accepted into the ACT testing room!

Valid forms of ID include:

• Government-issued Driver's License
• Government-issued Learner Permit (with picture)
• Government-issued Passport
• Government-issued Identification card
• School ID (with current picture)
• Previous year School ID (can be from a different school but must have a recognizable/current picture)

Note: If you do not have a current official photo ID, you must present the ACT Student Identification Form (PDF) with a photo. This form must be fully completed by a school official or notary public, a relative cannot complete it.

Need to Order a Current School ID?:

Have an ISAZ or AZVA school ID shipped to your home using this link.

• Keep in mind ID might not get to you in time depending on your testing date
• You will need to know your student's ID number.This article shows where to find it in Canvas: https://www.help.k12.com/s/article/Find-Your-Student-ID

MyACT allows you to view your scores as well as send your scores to up to four colleges of your choice for free. This is not required, but it is recommend!

You can create a MyACT account prior to testing. The deadline to use the Student Code that you will get during testing to send your scores is 2 days after the completion of your test.

ACT High School Codes:

• AZVA-030607
• ISAZ-030656

Student Code: you will be given this number on-site after completing the ACT

MyACT website: Sign In | MyACT

MyACT User Guide: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/secured/documents/pdfs/MyACT-User-Guide-for-students.pdf

• Account Setup Video

• Information for Examinees (act.org)

• Practice Tests for Examinees Using Accommodations (act.org)

• Getting Ready for Online Testing in TestNav (pdf)

• Preparing for the ACT Test (pdf)

• Preparing for the ACT Test - Spanish (pdf)

• ACT Communication Toolkit (act.org)

• Calculator Policy