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PSAT Day -- Oct. 6

Posted Date: 09/08/26 (09:35 AM)
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Tuesday, October 6th is PSAT day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.  The PSAT measures base knowledge that can be used when signing up for dual credit courses. For Ivy Tech Dual Credit courses, students have to prove that they understand certain concepts in math and reading to apply for the dual credit. Normally, students have to reach a minimum score on at least 1 Knowledge Assessment (KA) to apply for the dual credit, but this can be skipped if a student reaches the minimum score on the PSAT. Each course has different requirements. Homestead's Course Description Guide is a great resource that shows the minimum scores required for application into each of the dual credit courses.


Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

All freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT in preparation for the SAT. Students will report to school at the normal 7:40 start time and go to their Advisory class. See PowerSchool for your advisory teacher's name and room number. After completing the test, students will eat lunch and attend periods 5, 6, and 7. 


Seniors 

PSAT Day 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 6th but will pursue a post-secondary activity of interest instead. While students in grades 9, 10, and 11 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.