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BOARD GOAL 1
PSAT/SAT College Readiness Exams
WHY?
Each student must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college readiness assessment, and complete a minimum of one application to a
postsecondary institution, as stated in Policy EIF (LOCAL). Colleges and universities require the SAT or ACT entrance examinations as part
of the admissions process; therefore, it is recommended that students plan to take one or both exams during their junior year. This will meet
early admissions deadlines to colleges in the fall of the senior year, allowing for senior retakes – if necessary – to improve scores.
HOW WILL WE DO THIS?
Students obtain registration materials from the campus Go Center or high school counselors. Each student must take the Preliminary
Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) no later than the October test date of his/her junior year. If a transfer student enrolls in the district after
the October PSAT test date of his/her junior year, and has not already taken the PSAT, the PSAT requirement may be waived on the
recommendation of the counselor and/or principal. Students also have the opportunity to take the SAT during the spring of their junior year.
2015-2016 Action Plan
In October 2015, YISD sophomores and juniors took the PSAT. The SAT was administered in March 2016 to all juniors.
Seventh-graders who scored at or above the 95th percentile on the sixth-grade STAAR exam were invited to take the SAT
by the Duke TIP seventh-grade talent search.
2016-2017
Each high school identifed and targeted the top 5% of students
who took the PSAT as sophomores. This group was given the
opportunity to retake the PSAT in October of their junior year.
There was also a continuation of college-preparation support
through the campus Go Center and/or counselors.
2017-2018
Each high school will continue to identify and target the top 7%
of students who took the PSAT as sophomores. This group
will be given the opportunity to participate in extensive test
preparation through the Superintendent’s Scholars program,
and retake the PSAT in October of their junior year. All other
juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT as juniors,
unless the student opts out. There will also be a continuation
of student college-preparation support through the campus Go
Center or counselors.
2018-2019
The PSAT and SAT will continue to be offered to all YISD
students. Preparation sessions will be enhanced and extended
to ensure all high schools have increased scores on the above
assessments and college admission.
2019-2020
YISD will showcase the effectiveness of the district curriculum
and initiatives using state and federal progress measures and
data related to the academic success of all students.
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2017-18 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN