Wednesday, October 11, 9th – 11th grade students will complete the PSAT. For the 11th grade students, the PSAT also serves as the National Merit Qualifying Test. Please do everything possible to avoid any conflicts on this day as no make-up exams are allowed by The College Board.
In addition to essential practice for the SAT, the PSAT also serves as one of the three qualifiers for certain class levels at PCA (i.e. advancing to either Honors, Pre-AP or AP classes). We encourage students to perform at their best and take the test day seriously. Students will attend shortened periods 1st and 2nd before the exam begins at 9 A.M. In support of providing the best possible exam experience this year, our office was intentional about having students complete the pre-registration process in advance during a designated activity period. This important step will allow students to begin the exam at the start time rather than having to spend 45 minutes completing the registration process prior to beginning. This will reduce overall testing time and enable students to begin right away while they are most focused and alert. A good night’s sleep and breakfast are certainly an added component of success.
Students need to bring with them:
- Number 2 pencils (NO Mechanical Pencils)
- Erasers
- Water bottle and snack (for break time)
- Calculator (Calculators will not be provided)
- Phones are to be left in backpacks or lockers during testing
Students interested in Nursing as a career field:
PCA graduate Brenna Ludgar, attended UT Nursing school and is now working at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. She is in town for a few days. She would love to answer your questions and talk about her experiences in the field of nursing and the application process for nursing school. If you are able to make it you this would be a great opportunity to hear from a recent graduate to help guide you in this field.
Students interested in Nursing as a career field:
PCA graduate Brenna Ludgar, attended UT Nursing school and is now working at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. She is in town for a few days. She would love to answer your questions and talk about her experiences in the field of nursing and the application process for nursing school. If you are able to make it you this would be a great opportunity to hear from a recent graduate to help guide you in this field.
She will be in Mrs. Lumley’s room today during activity period from 11:55-12:35.
Vanderbilt and Grand Canyon University will be here today during activity period and lunch in the upper school atrium. Please stop by and visit with our admission reps. Seniors, if you’ve applied to Vanderbilt, you need to visit with the rep!
The leis and buttons are here!! Come to the Horner Pre-Function area right after school 2:30-3 to pick up your lei/button!!
If you want to order a lei, we ordered extra, so come to the Horner Pre-Function Area and tell one of the people handing them out!
Thank you so much for supporting the H2OCO Fresh Water Well Project! You are making a difference!