Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Dear Lancer students and Families,
THIS IS MANDATORY! YOU MUST BE AT SCHOOL ON THIS DAY!
Lancer students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are #AcceptingTheChallenge and taking the SAT/PSAT on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The SAT is a college-entrance exam for grade 11 accepted by all major universities within the United States, and receiving a good score on this exam can help get scholarships! The PSAT is a practice test for grades 9 & 10 to prepare for college readiness. All students need to be here on time and do your best on these tests to prove you are great!
SAT and PSAT date is listed below.
When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Who: Grade 9 (PSAT 9), Grade 10 (PSAT 10) & Grade 11 (SAT 11)
Time: Check-in at the gym before 8:15 am.
Room number: Student needs to Check DPS Gmail for assigned room for testing
Dismissed from SAT or PSAT: around 12:25-1:30 pm (Depending on Students Accommodations).
Grade 11 students are required to bring their Chromebook fully charged for
the SAT Exam.
Students who complete SAT/PSAT Day will be qualified to win giveaways at the end of the Day!
Grade 12 students will not attend on this day unless they need to attend to complete graduation requirements.
We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity for our students! If parents or students have a question please call us at (720) 423 – 5001
Antonio Esquibel
Principal,
How the PSAT help become College Ready by:
- Recognize strengths. A personalized online PSAT 8/9 score report will include detailed information about your child’s strengths and areas for growth. It helps students lean into areas they’re good at and identify places where they need to improve to be ready for college.
- What do the PSAT/NMSQT scores mean? For detailed information on PSAT/NMSQT scores and what they mean, visit Understanding Scores or watch our Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Scores video.
- Explore future careers. Students can explore college majors and careers that align with their personal interests with Roadmap to Careers, a unique online tool created by Roadtrip Nation and the College Board. The tool connects students to potential careers based on the things they love, showing where they can lead.
- How does a student qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program? The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition for high school students (both traditional and homeschooled) planning to attend college. Students need to take the PSAT/NMSQT, usually in their junior year, to be eligible for scholarships and recognition through the program. Taking the PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT 10 won’t qualify students for the program.
- How is the PSAT/NMSQT different from the PSAT 10 and PSAT 8/9?
- The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are identical. 11th graders (and some 10th graders) take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. The PSAT 10 is given to 10th graders in the spring. Only the PSAT/NMSQT qualifies students to enter the National Merit® Scholarship Competition.
- The PSAT 8/9 measures the same skills and knowledge as the other PSAT-related tests, but it’s geared to eighth and ninth graders. It serves as a baseline to measure students’ progress as they move through high school.
- Choose high school courses. Knowing where they excel and what skills they should work can help them choose other 9th- and 10th- grade classes. In addition, student score reports will suggest AP® courses that are a great match for them. AP can give your child an edge in the admission process and allows them to earn college credit while in high school, which could save time and money in college.
