• PSAT Email to Families - includes registration information! 

    August 14th– PSAT registration opens (in Parent Portal of Infinite Campus)
    August 28th – IEP/504 accommodation requests sent to Mrs. Prange via email by 8 am
    September 18th – Test registration deadline (@ 2pm)
    October 8th - Attend a mandatory "Digital Readiness Check" in the PCH Library during Ac Lab
    October 23rd – Test date @ PCH (Details shared closer to test date with those who register)

    WHO SHOULD TEST?  

    This test is optional - - you must sign up and pay to take the PSAT/NMSQT! Sophomores and Juniors with strong English and math coursework (completed at least through Geometry) are typically most successful. 

    **The PSAT is not a college admissions exam.

    WHY TEST?

    1. This is THE qualifying test to become a National Merit. This honor is designated for juniors who score in the top .05% in Missouri.
    2. Many corporate organizations sponsor scholarships for the children of their employees.
    3. High scoring minority students may be eligible for special recognition and scholarships.
    4. A sophomore PSAT score may be one of the criteria used when making selections for Missouri Scholars Academy.
    5. The test serves as practice for students who would like to prepare for the SAT.

    MAKE UP OF PSAT:

    Reading and Writing - 64 minutes; 54 questions
    Math - 70 minutes; 44 questions

    TEST DATE:

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024

    TIME:

    Approx 7:30am-10:45am                                             

    TEST LOCATION:

    Parkway Central

    COST:

    $20.00

    WHERE TO REGISTER:

    Interested juniors and sophomores should register using the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus.  See email from Mrs. Prange on August 14th for details.

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

    Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2 pm

    HOW TO PREPARE:

    Preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT
    PSAT Student Guide,     Kaplan PSAT Prep, and Khan Academy

    WHAT TO BRING: 

    • Your fully charged device. You must have the app installed and exam setup complete before test day if you're testing with a personal device.
    • A power cord and/or a portable charger. We cannot guarantee you’ll have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
    • A pencil or pen.
    • Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
    • An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
    • An external mouse if you use one.
    • A drink or snacks (for your break).

    WHAT NOT TO BRING: 

    Book bags, purses, cell phones, smartwatches/fitness bands are not permitted in the testing rooms.  The College Board also requires you to remove hats and any shirt/sweatshirt hoods during testing.