2025 ACT & PreACT Information
Testing Dates: April 8 and 9, 2025
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ISBE Testing - April 8 and 9, 2025
District 128 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will participate in the Illinois state accountability test on either Tuesday, April 8 and/or Wednesday, April 9, 2025, depending on grade level and accommodation needs.
All students are automatically registered for their test by the Illinois Board of Education. Students who are absent on their scheduled testing day(s) will be required to attend a make-up assessment during a regular school day.
All ACT and PreACT exams are digital through TestNav. Students will need their D128 Chromebooks for all exams. Students may not test on their own personal devices.
Testing Schedule
The table below outlines the testing schedule.
IMPORTANT NOTE: On days when students are not testing, they will have virtual asynchronous activities to complete. Please see the “Virtual Asynchronous Activities” section below for further details.
The approximate end times for students testing with standard time are shown below.
PreACT 9 Secure (9th grade): 12:00 PM
PreACT Secure (10th grade): 12:00 PM
ACT with Writing (11th grade): 1:20 PM
The table below shows the bus timing schedule for each day.
*Sweeper and Activity buses are each one bus that will stop at all needed stops.
Accommodations
Some accommodations require testing over multiple days, so it is important to check your email for this information. If you are a student testing with extended time, it is very important to come with your fully-charged D128 Chromebook and the charging cord.
If you have any questions about testing with accommodations, please contact:
LHS: Allison Wilkin (allison.wilkin@d128.org)
VHHS: Allison Farrell (allison.farrell@d128.org)
English Learners (both LHS and VHHS): Jessica Fernandez (jessica.fernandez@d128.org)
Test Day Details
Testing will start promptly at 8:45 AM. Students should prioritize getting a good night's sleep.
All cell phones must be powered down prior to entering a testing room.
Students should bring the following items on test day:
Their fully-charged, D128 Chromebooks for all exams. Students may not test on personal devices.
Two writing utensils.
An ACT-approved calculator, if desired. An on-screen calculator will also be available.
A snack, which can be eaten during breaks
If students need Chromebook support, please contact your school’s IT department prior to test day.
Email L.Helpdesk@d128.org (LHS), V.Helpdesk@d128.org (VHHS), or visit the IT office.
Testing room assignments will be communicated via email and posted in the school building by April 3.
11th grade students will be allowed to park on campus the day of testing. More information regarding parking will be shared closer to the test dates.
Virtual Asynchronous Activities
On days when students are not testing, they will be assigned virtual asynchronous activities to complete in SchooLinks. These are not teacher-directed lessons.
Detailed instructions for the activities will be emailed to students and their caregivers on Thursday, April 3. This email will come from Mary Todoric (mary.todoric@d128.org). You can also access the instructions by clicking on this link.
Students who are not testing are not expected to be in attendance at school.
Test Prep Resources
Test Scores
Questions
If you have further questions, please contact one of the people listed below.
General Questions
Charlotte Eames
Director of Data and Assessment
847-247-4517
LHS-Specific Questions
Meagan Silverberg
Assistant Principal, LHS
meagan.silverberg@d128.org
847-327-7004
VHHS-Specific Questions
Greg Stilling
Assistant Principal, VHHS
greg.stilling@d128.org
847-932-2270