High
School Assessments
As the school year comes
to a close, your child will be taking the Maryland
High School Assessments (HSA). These assessments
are required by the Maryland State Department of
Education in order to receive a Maryland High School
diploma. Each test
begins promptly at 7:25 am. It is important that
your child is present and on time for each day
during the testing week. Students are reminded
not to bring any type of electronic device to school
that day, as they are not allowed into the testing
area. Students should bring pencils, and
calculator if needed. Students should also
bring a sweatshirt or light sweater so they will
not be uncomfortable in the air conditioned rooms.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010
The Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will be held at Howard High School on Monday May 3rd through Friday May 14th, 2010. All students in AP courses are encouraged to take the AP exams. The cost is $86.00 per exam. If you have any questions, please contact the AP coordinator, Mrs. Leanne Peters at 410-313-2867. Check out the Related Links at the bottom of this page for any other information.
HSA's
2009-2010
October 5
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Biology
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October 6 |
Algebra/Data Analysys
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October 7 |
Government
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October 8 |
English
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October 12 & 13 |
Make-up all subjects
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January 11 |
Biology
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January 12 |
Algebra/Data Analysys
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January 13 |
Government
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January 14 |
English
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January 19 |
Make-up Biology |
January 20 |
Make-up Algebra/Data Analysis |
January 21 |
Make-up Government |
January 22 |
Make-up English |
| May 17 |
Biology |
| May 18 |
Algebra/Data Analysys |
| May 20 |
Government |
| May 21 |
English |
| May 24 |
Make-up #1 Biology |
| May 25 |
Make-up #1 Algebra/Data Analysis |
| May 26 |
Make-up #1 Government |
| May 27 |
Make-up #1 English |
| June 1 |
Make-up #2 Biology |
| June 2 |
Make-up #2 Algebra/Data Analysis |
| June 3 |
Make-up #2 Government |
| June 4 |
Make-up #2 English |
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SAT & ACT TEST DATES : Registration packets are available in the Career Center. For both the SAT and ACT, students are encouraged to register on-line from home at www.collegeboard. com (for the SAT) and www.actstudent.org (for the ACT).
SAT & Subject
Tests:
2009-2010 SAT
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Deadline (a fee applies) |
October 10, 2009
|
September 9, 2009
|
September 23, 2009
|
November 7, 2009*
|
October 1, 2009
|
October 15, 2009
|
December 5, 2009 |
October 30, 2009 |
November 12, 2009 |
January 23, 2010 |
December 5, 2010 |
December 30, 2009 |
March 13, 2010** |
February 4, 2010
|
February 18, 2010
|
May 1, 2010* |
March 25, 2010 |
April 8, 2010 |
June 5, 2010 |
April 29, 2010 |
May 13, 2010 |
*Howard High is a test site for these tests.
**No subject tests are offered; the SAT is the
only test available on March
14.
ACT
Tests:
2009-2010 ACT
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Deadline (a fee applies) |
September 12, 2009
|
August 7, 2009
|
August 8-21, 2009
|
October 24, 2009
|
September 18, 2009
|
September 19-October 2, 2009
|
December 12, 2009 |
November 6, 2009 |
November 7-20, 2009 |
February 6, 2010 |
January 5, 2010 |
January 6-15, 2010 |
April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
March 6-19, 2010 |
June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
May 8-21, 2010 |
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SAT vs. ACT …Differences at a Glance
The road to college can be a confusing and hectic experience. Choosing the right admissions test to take – SAT or ACT – doesn't have to be. While most colleges across the country accept scores from either test, the SAT and ACT are significantly different, and in many ways, they measure different skills. This comparison chart should help…
SAT
- No science section
- No trigonometry questions
- Vocabulary emphasized
- Non multiple-choice questions asked
- Guessing penalty
- No English grammar
- Math accounts for 50% of your score
- Questions go from easy to difficult
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ACT
- Science reasoning section
- Math includes trigonometry
- Vocabulary less important
- Entirely multiple choice
- No guess penalty
- English grammar tested
- Math accounts for 25% of your score
- Questions are mixed up
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http://www.kenston.k12.oh.us/khs/resources/guidance/sat-vs-act.php
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The PTSA sponsors three leadership scholarships to be awarded in the spring. One $1,000.00 and two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to three Howard High Seniors who demonstrate leadership in two school-based activities (elected and non-elected positions count!). Details on the Leadership scholarship application will be forthcoming in future editions of the Mane Events. 