Standardized Tests

Grade 9 - ITED (Iowa Test of Educational Development)

The main purpose for using a standardized achievement battery is to gather information that can be used to improve instruction and develop student skills in the essentials of correct and effective writing, solving quantitative problems, interpreting a wide variety of reading materials (both literary and informational), critically analyzing discussions of social issues and reports on scientific matters, recognizing sound methods of scientific inquiry, and using sources of information.
DeLaSalle tests in these categories: Vocabulary; Reading Comprehension; Language: Revising Written Materials; Spelling; Mathematics: Concepts and Problem Solving; Computation

Grade 10 - PLAN (Preparation for the ACT test)

The PLAN® program helps tenth graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success and provides information needed to address high-priority issues. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.

Grade 11 - PSAT (Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by CollegeBoard and NMSC. It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

Test Results

The results of the above tests are returned to DeLaSalle in January 2012. School counselors will distribute and interpret the test results to students during a school class period. Parents and guardians are invited to a test interpretation meeting in early February of 2012.

AP Exams

DeLaSalle also administers AP exams in the spring of each school year. AP exams represent the culmination of AP courses, and are an integral part of the AP program. Each exam is based on the subject matter of the AP course. The exams contain multiple choice questions and a free-response section. There is a cost for this exam, which changes from year to year.

AP exams are scored by professors, AP teachers and trained consultants who use college-level grading standards. Each AP exam grade is a weighted combination of the student's score on the multiple choice section and the free-response section. More information on AP exam scores is available by clicking the link.

The AP Student and Parent Bulletin is available online.  It gives an overview of the program, details on how to get AP scores to colleges, and test dates.

Requesting Extended Time for PSAT, SAT, ACT & AP Exams

Complete information can be found by clicking on the test below

PSAT or SAT

ACT

Eligibility Requirements for Accommodations:

1. A student must have an assessment done by a licensed professional within the past three years.
2. A student must have a 504 accommodation plan on file at DeLaSalle that states the need for extended time on tests.
3. The student must currently use extended time in at least one class at DeLaSalle.

Procedure for PSAT/SAT/AP Tests:

1. The parent or student should request a PSAT/SAT "Student Eligibility Form" from Guidance & College Planning(GCP) Office. The parent/student should fill out any parent/student portion of this form.
2. The parent/student should have a copy of the student's 504 accommodation plan.
3. The parent/student should have a copy of the student's assessment.
4. The parent/student should return these three items (eligibility form, 504 plan and assessment) at least two weeks prior to the application's deadline to the GCP Office to the attention of Ms. Stacey Carter.
5. A GCP staff member will fill out the school's portion of the form and send all materials to CollegeBoard.
6. Families still must register and pay for the SAT or SAT Subject Tests, and AP tests at CollegeBoard's website.

Procedure for ACT Test:

1. The parent/student should print out a copy of the "ACT Extended Time National Testing" packet. The parent/student should fill out any parent/student portion.
2. The parent/student should have a copy of the student's 504 accommodation plan.
3. The parent/student should have a copy of the student's assessment.
4. The parent/student should fill out the ACT paper registration form (located in the GCP Office) and write a check for the appropriate amount to ACT. Parents may also fill out a regular online application. The test ticket must be printed out and given to a GCP staff member to be mailed with the extended time application.
5. The parent/student should bring the school official's portion of the application to the Guidance & College Planning Office at least two weeks prior to the application's deadline. GCP staff will fill out DeLaSalle's portion of the form and return it to the parent/student.
6. The parent/student should send these items (extended time application, 504 plan, assessment, registration form and check) in the ACT envelope provided to:

Important Note For Students and Parents: 

Make copies of anything sent in and keep them on file for future use.