NCHS Newsletter
November 2019
Important Dates
Chef from Johnson and Wales visits
Students in Foods Class
Students in Foods Class
Foods 1 and Nutrition Update
Students in Mrs. Reedy’s Foods 1 class have been busy cooking quick breads, like muffins and are also making yeast breads which include making homemade pizza. Students are also learning the functions of kitchen equipment and using a variety of cooking methods to prepare foods.
We also had a guest speaker from Johnson and Wales. Chef Tenee Congo gave students information about the university and did a cooking demonstration.
Proctoring
Testing information for all grades.
· These tests are taken at the end of certain high school courses, regardless of student's grade level:
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o NCDPI End-of-Course Tests (Math I, Biology, English II, Math 3)
o NCDPI Career-Technical Education Tests (various courses)
o NCDPI Final Exams (various courses)
o Advanced Placement tests (various AP courses; optional)
10th grade
- Students must take the Pre-ACT.
- Some students may register for the PSAT.
11th grade
- All students must take the ACT in the spring.
- Students may take the PSAT.
12th grade
- Students in 12th grade pursuing a CTE Concentration take the ACT WorkKeys in the spring.
PRE ACT
Required or Optional: Required by state
Who takes it?: Students in Grade 10
What is it and why is it important?: The Pre-ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science, reported on the same scale as the ACT.
How are results used?: Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, for predicting which students are on track to be ready for college.
ACT
School Level: High
Subject/Type: College Entrance Exams
Required or Optional: Required by state
Who takes it?: Students in Grade 11 in spring semester
What is it and why is it important?: The ACT is a standardized, curriculum-based, multiple-choice achievement test that includes four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. The ACT writing test is optional. The ACT assesses skills and knowledge that are important for success in college.
How are results used?: Results are used by high schools for advising and counseling students for evaluating instructional effectiveness and planning curriculum, and by colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans and course placement. Results are also used as part of the state’s high school accountability framework.
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PSAT
· Required or Optional: Optional
Who takes it?: Open to juniors during the fall semester. May open to sophomores after priority given to juniors.
What is it and why is it important?: The PSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that includes three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. The test provides practice for the SAT and allows students the opportunity to enter National Merit scholarship programs. Individual PSAT results are helpful for advising and counseling students.
How are results used?: At the high school and division levels, PSAT results are used to evaluate instructional effectiveness and to plan curriculum, serving as an additional piece of data for student course placement. Results are also used to qualify 11th graders for National Merit Scholarships.
SAT
Required or Optional: Required by many colleges for admission
What is it and why is it important?: There are two types of SAT tests offered: the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests. The SAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test with three sections: critical reading, mathematics and writing. The SAT assesses skills students need to be successful in college.
How are results used?: By colleges and universities to make decisions regarding admissions, scholarships and loans, course placement and academic advising.
*adapted from Wake County Public Schools