FCAT Electronic Policy
Reminder for FCAT 2009 Test
Students may not have any electronic or recording devices at the desks, clipped to their belts, in their pockets, or anywhere they can reach them during testing, even if the devices are turned off or the students do not use them.
If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic device- even radios or IPODS during testing, his or her test will be invalidated and the item will be confiscated.
Please note that IPODS are included in this policy.
This is a zero tolerance policy.
FCAT OPTIONS for Juniors and Seniors
FCAT Academy is an intensive, FCAT preparation course. You may take either Reading or Math and earn ½ credit. The course runs Monday – Friday, 8AM - Noon, from June 9-June 27. The FCAT test will be given the last three days of the session. Pre- Registration will be conducted at each high school from May 19 through May 23, 2008. You may attend at any one of the 19 FCAT Academy program locations. To register, you must complete the co-enrolled Letter of Authorization. Registration forms are available in Guidance.
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The ACT test is a college entrance test. A score of 15 on the Reading and/or Math can replace the FCAT assessment (as long as you have taken and failed the FCAT at least 3 times).
The last test being offered this school year is on June 14. The registration deadline was May 9. You may still be able to register for it, but you will have to pay a late fee. You may register by mail, using the paper form or you may register the faster way online at www.act.org. The cost is $30.00
A good preparation book is The Procrastinator’s Guide to the ACT.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The SAT test is also a college entrance test. A score of 410 on the Reading and 370 on the Math can replace the FCAT assessment (again, as long as you have taken and failed the FCAT at least 3 times).
There is one more SAT on June 7. However, the deadline for this test was 5/6. You may still be able to register for it, but you will have to pay a late fee. The cost of the test is $43.00 plus the late fee. You can register online at www.collegeboard.com.
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