Assessments
In addition to assessments they take in class, students take standardized tests as ways to track their learning and give teachers valuable information. District 99 is also required by the state of Illinois to give other assessments; scores are used by faculty and staff to make instructional and programmatic decisions.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is adopting the ACT to serve as the state’s federally required assessment starting with the 2024-25 school year. As a result of this change, the state will require District 99 to begin administering the ACT to students in grade 11 in the spring of 2025. Students in grades 9 and 10 will take the “preACT Secure,” which provides an early experience of the ACT. The ACT includes assessments in English, math, reading, science and writing. Like the SAT in previous years, taking the school-issued ACT will be a requirement for graduation.
District 99 still plans to administer the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT), which provides opportunities for scholarships, to those students in grade 11 who are interested. In addition, students who wish to take the SAT may do so on a Saturday test date at participating locations for a fee; District 99 will not be administering the SAT during the school day.
ISBE FAQ about ACT - June 2024
2025 Required State Assessments
| Grade | Assessment | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | preACT Secure | TBD |
| 10 | preACT Secure | TBD |
| 11 | ACT | TBD |