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PSAT Day -- Oct. 7

Posted Date: 9/08/25 (2:04 PM)
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On Tuesday, October 7, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT at Homestead High School with their advisory class. This test will provide students, parents, and school counselors with an earlier and better gauge of post-secondary preparation. After the test, students get free access to BigFuture School if they choose.  Big Future School allows students to access their scores, as well as receive information to help plan their future journey to college or career, such as customized career possibilities and information about financial aid and scholarships.  AP Potential may also be used after the test to identify students who demonstrate potential for Advanced Placement Courses.  Please encourage your students to do their best on this test. Scoring well on the exam can potentially qualify students for scholarships and for free dual credit at Homestead. Buses will be running on October 7th to transport students in grades 10 and 11 for this important exam.

Grade 9:

On Tuesday, October 7th, Grade 9 students will be supported by their Advisor and working from home (eLearning) to accomplish the following:

  • Students will utilize the provided resources on Canvas to explore career interests.

  • Students will create or update their working academic course four-year plan for high school. 

  • Students will create a Dual Enroll account with Ivy Tech Community College in preparation of the opportunity to earn free, transferable college credit during their time at HHS. Parents, please know that students will need access to their social security numbers to complete this application. 

 

Grade 10:

October 7 is the PSAT exam (on campus at Homestead) for ALL sophomores. 

  • Grade 10 students are expected to be at school at the normal 7:40 start time. Students will test in your Advisory teacher’s classroom. Please see your schedule in PowerSchool for your Advisory teacher’s name and classroom number. Students will still eat lunch at school on this day after completing the test, as well as have periods 5 and 7. 

 

Grade 11:

October 7 is the PSAT exam (on campus at Homestead) for ALL juniors. 

  • Grade 11 students are expected to be at school at the normal 7:40 start time. Students will test in your Advisory teacher’s classroom. Please see your schedule in PowerSchool for your Advisory teacher’s name and classroom number. Students will still eat lunch at school on this day after completing the test, as well as have periods 5 and 7.

 

Grade 12:  

Tuesday, October 7th is a day designated for seniors to participate in postsecondary opportunities outside of the school building. Seniors will not report to school on Tuesday, October 7th but will pursue a post-secondary activity of interest instead. While sophomores and juniors are completing PSAT testing in school on this day, seniors will be afforded the opportunity to gain information regarding their postsecondary aspirations.

 Some options to consider on this day include:

 ● Job Shadow –Make arrangements to go to work with someone in a career of interest. The day may be split between two occupations.

 ● Postsecondary Visits - Make arrangements to visit, virtually or on-site, places that the student is considering attending for post-secondary training, certifications, or degrees. This includes any location where the student would be able to receive valuable information and guidance concerning their post-secondary aspirations, such as visiting businesses to learn about potential apprenticeships, traveling to a base or recruiting center to learn about enlisting in the military, traveling to a college campus to learn more about degree programs and scholarship opportunities, etc. Parents are encouraged to participate in these activities with their students. Students and their parents who wish to visit a location in person are reminded to make an appointment in advance so that the facility they will be visiting is prepared to provide information and answer questions. Use the institution’s website to locate contact information and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Students and parents may also explore post-secondary opportunities virtually, visiting websites and learning more about the career and college options they are considering.

 ● Other Educational Activities - Seniors may also use this day to complete other post-secondary activities, such as writing college essays, working on and completing college applications, and/or applying for scholarships. Please visit Homestead's Scholarship page for links and information regarding scholarship opportunities.