SPRING TESTING WEEK

Please note the change in the start time on Thursday's CMAS testing.

Bell Schedule

This communication provides essential information and resources to assist your student(s) in preparing for these exams.

The testing schedule is as follows:

• 9th Grade (Freshman): PSAT 9 - Monday, April 13th
• 10th Grade (Sophomore): PSAT 10 - Wednesday, April 15th
• 11th Grade (Junior): SAT - Tuesday, April 14th; CMAS Science - Thursday, April 16th
• 12th Grade (Senior): No state mandated testing. This is an excellent time to complete school projects, beginning studying for exams, participate a local college visit or for those with permission, to complete your community service hours.

Student Registration:

All students are automatically registered for the state-mandated assessments. No additional registration is required.

• Freshman: PSAT9 Information Sheet
• Sophomore: PSAT10 or ASVAB (optional) Information Sheet
• Junior: SAT & CMAS or ASVAB (optional) Information Sheet

Accommodations for Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans:

Students with approved testing accommodations will commence testing at 7:45 AM, consistent with the standard testing schedule. Students will be assigned to appropriate testing rooms, and their prescribed accommodations will be provided. Room assignments will be posted on the morning of each exam. For any questions regarding accommodations, please contact:

• Lindsy Maldonado Brown, SSD Coordinator: lmaldonadobrown@dcsdk12.org
• Steven Borchik, School Assessment Coordinator: sdborchik@dcsdk12.org

Make-Up Testing:

Make-up testing will be conducted the week following the scheduled testing dates. Detailed information regarding make-up testing will be shared at the conclusion of the primary testing week.

Parental Excusal from Testing:

While Chaparral High School encourages all students to participate in these assessments, we recognize that the PSAT, SAT, and CMAS may not be suitable for every student. Parents who wish to excuse their student from the state-mandated testing may do so by completing the official excusal form process, accessible here: Excusal Process.

Further details regarding state-mandated testing can be found on the Chaparral High School website's State Mandated Testing Information page:

We are hosting the ASVAB on Monday, April 13 at 7:30 a.m.

The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 8.

This is an optional test for any sophomore, junior or senior, test information may be found here.

Here is the link to the student registration form: ASVAB Spring 2026

TO PREPARE:

• Go to bed early, get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

• Eat a good breakfast (protein and carbs – limit sugar)

BRING TO EXAM:

• Photo ID: student ID or driver’s license

• A pencil to write on scratch paper

• Optional: A water and a snack for break

DO NOT BRING:

• Cell phones, smart watches or wearable technology (students may NOT use a cell phone at anytime)

• Audio players, tablets or laptops, notebooks, bluetooth or any personal computing devices

• Earplugs, paper, compasses, rulers, books or references of any kind