Cardinal Call
Greetings, Cardinals!
This week is Black History Month spirit week! We have dress up days planned for the week as well as an assembly to celebrate on Thursday. We are also coming up on statewide ACT testing for 11th graders on March 11th. Please pay close attention to ACT announcements as we get closer to testing. Finally, a big congratulations to our boys basketball team that clinched the first ever Sun Prairie East conference championship on Friday night. Let's have a great week!
Sincerely,
Jim Ertel
Interim Principal
ACT
Dear 11th Grade Scholars, Families, and Caregivers,
On March 11th, all SPASD 11th graders will be taking the ACT at SP East, SP West, and PPA (you take the assessment at your primary school. JEDI students take the exam at the PPA). The ACT is our state test for High School students and communicates academic readiness for college and careers. The ACT on March 11th is free to all juniors (and required).
Why
Demonstrate your learning, skills, and post-secondary readiness.
State-required test for 11th graders
This information is used for:
State report cards
District scorecard for your school
Students can choose to share with colleges, scholarships etc.
Your school uses it schoolwide to identify areas of success and areas of growth
Registration
Students will pre-register for the ACT the week of March 3rd at school. Look for more information coming from your site.
Students will need a fully charged Chromebook for registration on March 3rd.
Test Preparation
Free ACT Prep! Log into your Xello account. Scroll to the bottom and click on Methodize Test Prep in the bottom right corner.
Other information and resources for students can be found here.
Testing Day
What to bring:
Picture ID
Fully charged Chromebook and charger
May bring ACT-approved calculators.
What not to bring: The following will not be allowed in the testing room. Students will be provided a locked/supervised place for these items:
Backpacks
Large bags
Cell phones
Smart watches
All other electronics
Food
Drinks
Important Info:
Students arriving after the start time will be assigned to the retake assessment on March 18th.
Students will be dismissed following testing (shortened day) and busing will be provided as normal.
More Information
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - English
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Spanish
ACT High School Assessments Information for Families - Hmong
Information to come:
Room assignments
Testing schedule
Detailed information about the testing experience for students with accommodations through an IEP or 504
Results
Students can access their results in their myACT once results have been published (takes several weeks after testing)
Paper copy of results is mailed 3-8 weeks after testing
Students choose whether or not to send their results to colleges through myACT
Students can add schools to send their results to in myACT up to 2 days after testing
5th Hour - Tutoring Continues All School Year
Tutoring is available after school in the LMC on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We have staff on hand that can help with all core content areas and students are able to make up summative assessments during 5th hour with coordination from their instructor.
Scholarship Coaching for Seniors
Seniors, don’t miss out on free money for college! Join Ms. Albright in room 2760 on Thursdays in the month of February during WIN time for scholarship help (sign up in Flexi). We’ll review general scholarship info, explore valuable resources, and work on applications (especially the local scholarship application). Take advantage of this opportunity to get support and maximize your chances of earning scholarships!
From the Athletic Director's Desk
Spring sports are just around the corner! If you are interested in going out for a spring sport please stop by the athletic office to make sure you are registered and have an up to date physical. All students must be registered and have an up to date physical to participate. Let's go cards!
Ms. Boberg CAA
