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Registered seniors will take the SAT on Tuesday, October 20th. To help students prepare and perform their best, please note the following requirements:

Arrival and Testing Locations

Students must arrive by 7:15 AM and report directly to their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be posted in the cafeteria the day before the exam.

What to Bring

• District-issued laptop and charger (ensure the device is fully charged before arrival)
• Water bottle and small snack for the break

Before Exam Day

Encourage your student to get plenty of rest the night before so they arrive rested, focused, and ready to do their best.

We are proud to support our seniors as they demonstrate their hard work and move forward with their college and career goals.

All Turner 10th-grade students will take the PSAT on October 21st. All 11th-grade students will take the PSAT on October 22nd. The PSAT prepares students for the SAT and helps juniors qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarship opportunities.

Exam Details

The PSAT is computer-based, and students will have access to the DESMOS calculator. Students may bring their own College Board-approved hand-held calculators instead. A list of acceptable calculators is available here.

This test is offered free to all 10th and 11th-grade students. If you prefer your student not participate, please contact Mrs. Joy Brown-Johnson at brownjohnsonj@pearlandisd.org.

Arrival and Testing Locations

Students must arrive by 7:15 AM and report directly to their assigned testing room. Room assignments will be posted in the cafeteria the day before the exam.

What to Bring

• District-issued laptop and charger (ensure the device is fully charged before arrival)
• Water bottle and small snack for the break

Before Exam Day

Encourage your student to get plenty of rest the night before so they arrive rested, focused, and ready to do their best.

Students not taking the PSAT will attend regular classes.

Information for Travel Students

Each high school will manage PSAT testing based on its size and logistics.

Dawson High School: Testing has already been completed.

Pearland High School: All 10th and 11th-grade students will test on October 21st. Classes, including travel courses, will not meet that morning.

• Turner students traveling to PHS: There will be no morning travel courses at PHS on October 21st. All Turner students should report to Turner that morning. After PSAT testing concludes at PHS, regular schedules will resume. Turner students with afternoon travel courses or after-school activities may catch the afternoon shuttles.
• October 22nd will be a normal day at PHS. All 11th-grade students should report to Turner that morning for the PSAT, while other students will travel as usual.

We're excited to welcome a representative from the Balfour Company to campus on October 23! Juniors and Seniors will attend separate class assemblies to learn about special keepsakes and graduation items.

Juniors will discover options for class rings—a wonderful way to commemorate your high school years.

Seniors will explore graduation materials and learn about ordering announcements, caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles. You'll receive helpful timelines to make the process easy.

Parents, your students will receive printed brochures from Balfour. Please review these materials with your student. We encourage you to explore the options as a family! You can also visit https://balfourgrad.com for more information.

🎨 TX PTA Reflections Program – Deadline October 30
The TX PTA Reflections program is still underway! Students are encouraged to submit their creative work before the October 30 deadline. Visit the link below for program details, guidelines, and submission information:
https://www.txpta.org/reflections

🍎 October Membership Perk – Candy Apple Bar
Turner PTA will host a Candy Apple Bar on Friday, October 23, during lunch as our October membership perk. We look forward to treating our PTA members to something sweet!

💙 Join Turner PTA!
Help us make a difference for our Railcats! By joining Turner PTA, you support programs, events, and opportunities that benefit our students, teachers, and school community. Every membership makes a difference, and you can be a member without committing to volunteer or attend meetings. Join today and be part of the team supporting our Railcats!

Join here: https://www.joinpta.org

Celebrate with us at the Homecoming Dance on Friday, October 30th from 7:00–10:00 PM at Turner College and Career High School.

What You Need to Know:

Dress Code: Semi-formal attire. No Halloween costumes, please.

Tickets: $15 for presale or $20 at the door. Presale tickets may be purchased here (available starting Monday, October 19).

Bringing a Guest? If you'd like to bring someone from another school, stop by the Assistant Principal's office to pick up and complete a Guest Permission Form before buying your ticket.

We look forward to seeing you there!