Dear Lewis Families:

Participation in testing is extremely important.  Please make every effort to get your student to school on time and avoid scheduling appointments on testing days.  If absences on testing days are unavoidable, please reach out to your student’s counselor and let us know of the absence and the need for testing on a make-up day.  Thank you!

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing

The current AP exam testing schedule can be found here.

College Board Testing Accommodations 

Students who would like to apply to the College Board for testing accommodations through their school must submit application and parental consent forms before January 15th in order to provide schools time to meet the submission deadline established by the College Board. Please contact your school’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) coordinator for additional information. Families can also submit requests directly to College Board. 

Please note that testing accommodations listed on IEPs or 504s are not automatically granted for AP testing, so families must apply separately to the College Board. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. 

• College Board Accommodations Dates & Deadlines Calendar
  
• FCPS College Board Accommodations Information (Translations Available)

FCPS AP Exam Registration and Fees

Please refer to the FCPS website for additional information. 

Advanced Placement (AP) Registration and Fees

This information is coming soon.

Lewis HS PSAT/NMSQT FAQ

When is the PSAT/NMSQT at Lewis HS?

The PSAT/NMSQT is usually given the second Wednesday of October.

Wait, isn’t that SAT School Day?

Yes!  Both PSAT/NMSQT (for all 10th and 11th grade students) and SAT School Day (for 12th grade students that registered) are on  the same day.

Who is participating in the PSAT/NMSQT at Lewis HS?

All 10th and 11th grade students enrolled at Lewis HS are expected to participate.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT at Lewis HS if you are a 10th or 11th grade student enrolled at Lewis High School.

Why should I take the PSAT/NMSQT?

All 10th and 11th grade students are expected to participate.  In general, it is good practice for other standardized tests, and for younger students, it gives you an idea of how you will do in the future.  You can also qualify for scholarships or certain programs with your PSAT/NMSQT score.  It can also be used to substitute for certain testing requirements.

How do I know if I registered?

There is no need to register.  If you are a 10th or 11th grade student enrolled at Lewis HS, you are automatically registered.

When should I get to school on test day?

Great question!  We suggest you get to school between  7:30 and 7:45 AM.

When you get to school:

• Pick up and eat breakfast (remember, breakfast and lunch are free all year).
• Use the restroom.
• Report to your assigned testing room.

Please try to arrive early.  No students will be admitted to testing rooms after testing has begun.

How do I get to school that day?

You should get to school the way you normally do!  Buses will be running that day.

Where is my testing room?

All testing students will receive an email with their assigned testing room closer to test day.

What should I bring to school?

You  mustbring:

• Your FCPS-issued laptop (if you don't have one, a loaner will be provided)
• Your charger

You  maybring:

• A watch without an audible alarm (NOT a smart watch!)
• Beverage in spill-proof container, nut-free snacks in a clear bag
• A small bag to carry your things in.  You will NOT be allowed to access your bag during the test.

We recommend dressing in layers and wearing comfortable shoes.

You will  notbe permitted to have prohibited electronic devices in the testing room.  For a list of electronic and non-electronic prohibited items, see the  College Board website .

Can I bring food/drink for the break?

You may bring a beverage in a spill-proof container and snacks in a clear bag.  They must remain under your desk during testing.  You may access them during breaks and eat in the hallway.  We ask that you bring peanut-free snacks due to allergy concerns.

Can I bring my cell phone (smart watch, FitBit, etc.) to school?

You may not have any prohibited electronic devices during testing, including smart watches and FitBits.  We strongly encourage you to leave all electronic devices at home.  It eliminates the possibility that something happens during testing and invalidates your score.  For a list of prohibited items, see the  College Board website .

If you MUST have a cell phone with you because you need to call for a ride home when testing is done, you must turn it OFF while you are in the building and must surrender it to an adult in your testing room.  You will not be allowed to have it at your desk.  You will get it back after testing is complete in your testing room.

Can I bring a bag?

You can bring a small bag for your things (e.g., wallet, keys) but you will NOT be able to access it during the test.  It will stay at the front/side of the room, and you can get it back after testing is complete in your testing room.

Where can I find more information about the test?

College Board has published a lot of information for you in the online  PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide .  It includes an overview of the tests, including sample items.

Can I find extra practice tests?

College Board has posted 4  practice tests on their website .  (Hint: the PSAT 10 is the same test as the PSAT/NMSQT, just given in the spring, so you can also use that for practice.)

For students who have taken or plan to take the SAT,  official SAT Practice is available on Khan Academy® .  Khan Academy and the College Board analyzed gains between the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT and found a positive relationship between use of Official SAT Practice and score improvements on the SAT.

This Khan Academy SAT practice can also help a student prepare for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and includes options to download an official practice PSAT/NMSQT exam and the scoring form.

What time will I be done testing?

What time you will be finished depends on when everyone in your room arrives, whether or not you have extended time, and whether or not your parent/guardian opts you out of the optional pre-survey questions at the end of the test.  Students that have been opted out may be dismissed sooner.

Here is an estimated timeline of the beginning of PSAT/NMSQT Day:

7:30-7:55 Arrive at school

8:00-8:10 Check in at your testing room

8:10-8:30 Testing starts

The test itself takes 2 hours and 14 minutes (standard time), but this does NOT include the time needed to read directions or complete the pre-test survey.  The entire thing typically takes about 3 hours, depending on when students arrive and how long it takes to get settled and read directions. Students testing with standard time should be done by 11:30 AM.

Can I get breakfast and/or lunch at school?

Yes.  Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to testing students free-of-charge.  They will be available for pickup in the Cafeteria.

What about class that day?

Since all 10th and 11th grade students are testing that day, they are NOT expected to be in class.  You will be marked present when you come to school to take the test.  If you don't come to school and take the PSAT, you will be marked absent.

What if I am sick?  What if someone in my family is sick?  Can I still test?

No.  Please do not come to school if you are not feeling well.  There will be a make-up day for students who are marked excused on test day. That date will be announced a day or two after the original test date.

An 11 ^th grade student who does not take the PSAT/NMSQT because of illness, emergency, or other extenuating circumstance but meets all other requirements may still be able to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Please visit the  NMSC Resources page for information about alternate entry using SAT scores.

When will I get my score?

The  College Board website states that student scores are available approximately 4-6 weeks after the test date (that page also has a link to a video that shows you what to expect in your online score report).  Students can view scores via College Board at  https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home .  Students who do not currently have a College Board account will need to create one to view scores.  Students should use their personal email (not fcpsschools.net accounts) to create their CB accounts, as they may need access to these scores past being an FCPS student.

Can I get accommodations for testing?  Can I choose not to use my accommodations?

Only students with pre-approved College Board accommodations are eligible for accommodated testing.  The deadline to submit requests for accommodations is in early August.

If you have College Board approved accommodations, you should receive them.  If you have accommodations, but do not want to use them, please contact our SSD Coordinator, Mr. Adam Greenberg ( @email ).  Your parent/guardian will need to waive the accommodation in writing.

If you are not sure about your accommodations, or were very recently approved, please contact our SSD Coordinator Mr. Adam Greenberg ( @email ).

What if I still have questions?

Email your questions to Ms. Dawley at  @email .

This information is coming soon.

Lewis HS SAT School Day FAQ

When is SAT School Day at Lewis HS?

SAT School Day is usually given on the second Wednesday of October.

Wait, isn’t that PSAT/NMSQT Day?

Yes!  Both PSAT/NMSQT (for all 10th and 11th grade students) and SAT School Day (for 12th grade students that completed the Intent to Participate form) are on  the same day.

Who can participate in SAT School Day at Lewis HS?

12th grade students enrolled at Lewis High School that completed the  Intent to Participate formby the deadline.  We will only order tests for students who have signed up!  There is NO walk-in testing.  Please note that this form is ONLY for testing at Lewis HS.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost to participate in SAT School Day if you are a 12th grade student enrolled at Lewis High School.

I have a fee waiver for SAT testing.  Does this count as one of my free tests?

No, it does not.  Fee waivers apply to weekend SAT testing, not School Day testing.

How do I know if I need to take the SAT?

You are probably taking the SAT because it is needed for the college(s) that you are applying to.  Many schools do NOT require the SAT (you can check if your school is test-optional at  https://fairtest.org/university/optional ,  but don’t forget to double-check with the admissions office at the school).  If you do not have specific colleges in mind that you plan to send scores to, you may want to reconsider whether you need to test.

How do I know if I registered?

If you completed the intent to participate form, you are registered.  If you aren’t sure, check your email.  You should have received an email receipt from completing the form.

I tried to get to the Intent to Participate form and it didn’t work.  Please fix it.

You can ONLY access the Intent to Participate form if you are logged into a school @fcpsschools.net Google account.  Try using your FCPSOn device, or completely log out of ALL personal Google accounts before trying the link again. Email Ms. Dawley at  @email if you still need help.

When should I get to school on test day?

Great question!  We suggest you get to school between  7:30 and 7:45 AMto give yourself plenty of time.  Being late and rushed is usually not a good way to start a test!

When you get to school:

• Pick up and eat breakfast (remember, breakfast and lunch are free all year).
• Use the restroom.
• Report to your assigned testing room.

Please try to arrive early.  No students will be admitted to testing rooms after testing has begun.

How do I get to school that day?

You should get to school the way you normally do!  Buses will be running that day.

Where is my testing room?

All testing students will receive an email with their assigned testing room closer to test day.

What should I bring to school?

You  mustbring:

• Your FCPS-issued laptop OR a personal computer with Bluebook previously installed
• Your charger

You  maybring:

• A watch without an audible alarm (NOT a smart watch!)
• Beverage in spill-proof container, nut-free snacks in a clear bag
• A small bag to carry your things in.  You will NOT be allowed to access your bag during the test.

We recommend dressing in layers and wearing comfortable shoes.

You may also have in mind  up to 4 collegesthat you want to send your scores to.  You will have the opportunity to indicate these in Bluebook before or after the test.

You will  notbe permitted to have prohibited electronic devices in the testing room.  For a list of electronic and non-electronic prohibited items, see the  College Board website .

Can I bring food/drink for the break?

You may bring a beverage in a spill-proof container and snacks in a clear bag.  They must remain in your bag during testing.  You may access them during breaks and eat in the hallway.  We ask that you bring peanut-free snacks due to allergy concerns.

Can I bring my cell phone (smart watch, FitBit, etc.) to school?

You may not have any prohibited electronic devices during testing, including smart watches and FitBits.  We strongly encourage you to leave all electronic devices at home.  It eliminates the possibility that something happens during testing and invalidates your score.  For a list of prohibited items, see the  College Board website .

If you MUST have a cell phone with you because you need to call for a ride home when testing is done, you must turn it OFF before entering the testing room and surrender it to an adult in your testing room.  You will not be allowed to have it at your desk.  You will get it back after testing is complete in your testing room.

Can I bring a bag?

You can bring a small bag for your things (e.g. wallet, keys) but you will NOT be able to access it during the test.  It will stay at the front/side of the room, and you can get it back after testing is complete in your testing room.

Where can I find more information about the test?

College Board has published a lot of information for you in the online  SAT School Day Student Guide .  It includes an overview of the tests, including sample items.

What time will I be done testing?

What time you will be finished depends on when everyone in your room arrives, whether or not you have extended time, and whether or not your parent/guardian opts you out of the optional survey questions at the end of the test.  Students that have been opted out may be dismissed sooner.

Here is an estimated timeline of the beginning of SAT School Day:

7:30-7:45 Arrive at school

7:45-8:10 Check in at your testing room

8:10-8:30 Testing starts

The test itself takes 2 hours and 14 minutes, but this does NOT include the time needed to read directions or complete the pre-test survey information.  The entire thing typically takes 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on when students arrive and how long it takes to complete answer sheet information.  Standard time students should be finished by 11:30 a.m.

Can I get breakfast and/or lunch at school?

Yes.  Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to testing students free-of-charge.  They will be available for pickup in the Cafeteria.

What about class that day?

You are not expected to be in class that day if you are testing.  It is an excused absence.  If you are not taking the SAT, you should not be at school.

What if I am sick?  What if someone in my family is sick?  Can I still test?

No.  Please do not come to school if you are not feeling well.  There will be a make-up day for students who are marked excused on test day.  This make-up date will be announced a day or two after the original test date.

Isn’t there an extra section that doesn’t count on the SAT?

Not for SAT School Day.  You will have just the 4 sections that count towards your score.

Wait, isn’t there an essay portion?

No, the SAT with Essay is not offered on SAT School Day.

What if I plan to take the SAT again on a Saturday, and I want to sign up for a fee waiver?

First, make sure your parent/guardian has completed the free and reduced-price meals application.  Section four of the application includes a part where you can consent to share your information for benefits for other programs.  Make sure you answer “yes” to the question “Allow my district to share my information with the Test/Application Fees program.”  Then send an email to Ms. Toussaint at  @email (or go to see her in the Career Center!) to let her know you need a fee waiver for future SAT tests.

When will I get my score?

The  College Board website shows a score release date of approximately 2-4 weeks after the test date for most students.  This page also has a link to a video that shows you what to expect in your online score report.  Students can view scores via College Board at  https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home .  Students who do not currently have a College Board account will need to create one to view scores.  Students should use their personal email (not fcpsschools.net accounts) to create their CB accounts as they may need access to these scores past being an FCPS student.

Can I get accommodations for testing?  Can I choose not to use my accommodations?

Only students with pre-approved College Board accommodations are eligible for accommodated testing.  The deadline to submit requests for accommodations is in early August.

If you have College Board approved accommodations, you should receive them.  If you have accommodations, but do not want to use them, please contact our SSD Coordinator, Mr. Adam Greenberg ( @email ).  Your parent/guardian will need to waive the accommodation in writing.

If you are not sure about your accommodations, or were very recently approved, please contact our SSD Coordinator Mr. Adam Greenberg ( @email ).

What if I still have questions?

Email your questions to Ms. Dawley at  @email .