Dear Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students at Heritage Middle School,
My name is John Dagres, Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning at Argo Community High School. I am reaching out to share information about an important upcoming event that will play a key role in your child’s transition to Argo Community High School.
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) exam will be administered on Tuesday, October 7th at Heritage Middle School. This examination is a vital component in determining your child's freshman year placement in core classes such as math, science, social studies, and English.
In addition to the PSAT scores, teacher recommendations will play a role in the placement process. Therefore, it is important that your child is prepared for this exam.
Preparing for the PSAT Exam:
If your child wishes to practice taking sample PSAT exams, they will need to create a College Board account. The College Board provides valuable resources to help students prepare for the PSAT and other standardized tests.
Here are the steps your child should follow:
Create a College Board Account: If your child wants to practice for the upcoming placement exam AND would like feedback, I highly suggest creating a college board account. Your child will often refer to this account throughout their four years of high school. Please have your child create a username and password and keep it in a location that can easily be accessible for future use. Visit the College Board website (https://www.collegeboard.org/) and create an account. Or you can click on How do I create a College Board account? – College Board Support.
Access BlueBook App: Once the account is created, your child should use their College Board credentials to access the BlueBook app on their school-issued Chromebooks.
Installation Assistance: If the BlueBook app is not already installed on your child's school-issued Chromebook, please contact Heritage Middle School’s Technology Department. They will be able to assist in loading the app onto the device. If you want to download the app on your personal device, please click on https://bluebook.app.collegeboard.org/
If you have any questions or encounter any issues regarding the placement exam or the preparation process, please feel free to reach out to me. I can be reached at 708.467.5503 or email at jdagres@argohs.net.
We understand that this is an important time for both you and your child as they transition to high school. Rest assured that Heritage Middle School and Argo High School are here to support you every step of the way.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to your child's education. We look forward to seeing your child have a successful 8th grade year, doing their best on the upcoming placement exam and succeed in their journey at Argo Community High School.
Sincerely,
Mr. John Dagres
Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning
Argo Community High School
