Placement Exams for the Archbishop Mitty Class of 2029
Who Should Take Placement Exams?
Placement exams are part of a comprehensive placement program that allows Archbishop Mitty High School to place each student in the most appropriate level of course work. Many incoming freshmen will take placement exams; specifically, the following students must take placement exams:
- Math Placement Test: All students who have taken Algebra I, Geometry, Math I, or Math II should take the Math Placement Exam. Students who are currently enrolled in Algebra II or higher level math courses do not need to take the exam. The math department chair will make your placement. [Please note: the placement test you take is based on the math class you are currently enrolled in at school. More information will be sent to students who have completed additional UC approved, accredited math courses at other insitutions.] Here are answers to Frequently Asked questions regarding math placement.
- World Language Test: All students who have studied Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, or American Sign Language should take the World Languages placement exam.
- Science Placement Test: All students with a strong background in science and a love of the subject should take the science placement exam for placement in Biology Honors. Students enrolled in Biology Honors should be concurrently enrolled in Geometry Honors or higher level math course and therefore also need to take the Math Placement Test.
- English I Accelerated: Students are placed in English I or English I Accelerated by the English Department. The department bases its placement on junior high grades, teacher recommendations, and standardized testing. There is no placement test for English I Accelerated.
How Do I Sign Up To Take Placement Exams?
Students sign up for placement exams during the freshman online registration process.
When Are Placement Exams?
Placement Exams for incoming freshmen will be offered online on Saturday, April 5th during the following times:
8:30 a.m. – Science Placement Exam
10:00 a.m. – Math Placement Exam
11:30 a.m. – World Language Placement Exam
What If I Have An Unavoidable Conflict With The Placement Exam Date?
Make up exam dates will be offered. After registration, families will receive information on how to reschedule the test date.
How Do I Study For Placement Exams?
Students shouldn’t cram for placement exams. These exams are designed for the department chairs to accurately place students in courses based on what they have learned so far. Cramming for placement exams could result in inaccurate student placement and poor grades in the future.
What information is on the Placement Exams?
For a broad overview of the topics on the placement exams click here.
What Do I Need for the Placement Exams?
All tests will be hosted on Canvas and students can use any device that connects to the internet. In order to access the test studentst will need to use Chrome as the browser. Students will also need a non-graphing calculator (for the math placement exam only).
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