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STAAR EOC

Beginning with 9th graders entering in the 2011-2012 school year, students will be tested using the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Students will take STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams upon completion of core classes: English 1, English 2, Algebra 1, U.S. History, & Biology

See the Texas Education Agency website for parent & student resources regarding the STAAR testing program.

College Admissions Testing

THS CEEB Code is 447-065

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ACT

  • The ACT is a national college admissions test. See the ACT website for registration information, dates & deadlines, FAQs, etc.

  • The ACT is normally taken during the junior year.

  • Fee waivers may be available for students who meet the eligibility criteria. See the counselor for assistance.

  • Study materials are available for check out in the counselor's office.

  • Access free study materials online at ACT Academy.

SAT

  • The SAT is a national college admissions test. See the SAT website for registration information, practice materials, dates & deadlines, etc.

  • The SAT is normally taken during the junior year. THS will offer SAT School Day testing for 11th grade students in the spring semester.

  • Fee waivers may be available for students who meet the eligibility criteria.

  • Access free prep materials here from Khan Academy.

  • Study materials are available for check out in the counselor's office.

  • College Board provides full length practice tests.

PSAT

  • The PSAT is the Preliminary SAT. Trenton ISD offers the PSAT to each 11th grade student AT NO CHARGE each October. Students in the 10th grade may also choose to take the PSAT for a small fee.

  • You'll find information about the different sections of the test here.

  • Access study materials on the College Board website.

College Readiness/Placement Testing

Colleges and universities may require students to demonstrate college readiness prior to enrolling. In Texas, students must meet TSI (Texas Success Initiative) standards by taking the TSIA Exam or by scoring high enough on the ACT or SAT.

Trenton High School is a testing site for the TSIA. Contact the school counselor for testing dates. The Grayson College Testing Center offers the TSI throughout the year for added flexibility. Contact them to see available dates and to make arrangements to test.

Cost for the TSI at Trenton High School is $10 for each section, ELAR or Math.

Free TSI practice available here.

Vocational Testing

High schools in Texas are required to offer the ASVAB. THS offers the Career Exploration Program to all 10th grade students. It is the most widely used multiple aptitude test in the world that measures strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. It is commonly associated with military entrance, but it is also an excellent civilian career tool. Trained personnel from the National Guard give students a thorough interpretation of their results.