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VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE - CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
This program is provided for remediation and enrichment purposes and also gives the student, who is behind in
credits, a chance to make them up, provided the student scores at the appropriate level on the VVC Assessment Test.
It also offers the opportunity of completing certain core classes to accommodate taking an extra high school class
during the normal school day. For information, contact Counseling.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
College entrance examinations taken during high school years identify students whose scores indicate they have the
ability to succeed in college. School group results are used to compare students’ performance to comparable and
national student groups. For more information, see your Counselor.
1. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT / NMSQT) is a
multiple choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities and writing skills important to
doing college work. This test may be taken in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade. Students taking this test in their junior
year may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
2. The PLAN TEST is a multiple-choice test covering English, Mathematics, Reading. And Science designed to
prepare students for the ACT. Students are encouraged to take the PLAN TEST in 10th grade.
3. Advanced Placement Examinations: Students may earn college credit while in high school and save tuition
dollars by taking Advance Placement Exams. At some universities, students are exempt from tests required of
all entering students if they can earn a “3” or above on an AP exam.
4. Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I and II), Achievement Test (ACH), American College Testing Assessment (ACT)
measure how well students can perform the skills necessary for college coursework. It is strongly recommended
that college bound students take these tests during the spring semester of their junior year and during the fall
semester of their senior year. All exams must be completed no later than December.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Career Center has information regarding scholarships and awards that are available to SHS students. A monthly
scholarship bulletin is posted in the Career Center and scholarships are advertised in the daily bulletin at school.
Parents and students are also encouraged to attend the annual Financial Aid Workshop held in January. Students who
are interested in applying for scholarships and financial aid may pick up applications in the Career Center. The
information provided on scholarships is extremely important. Together, with the guidance provided by counselors,
the Career Center clerk and technician, it can broaden the students’ educational opportunities. A student may be
able to get education and training that would otherwise be beyond their financial capacity.
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
SHS has a Special Education program to serve students with unique educational needs. To qualify for
special assistance in this program, the student needs to be referred by the Student Study Team (SST) for
testing. Referral to the SST can be made by teacher, parent, or counselor. For information, contact
Counseling.
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