LATE Registration and Payment for the June 2021 AP Exams

*COVID UPDATE* After reviewing the results of the AP exam student survey and due to the uncertainty of in-person learning, we have decided to administer ALL Advanced Placement (AP) exams digitally this year. Exams will take place June 1^st – 11^th. AP students should frequently be checking the AP Canvas page for updates and announcements. 

Questions? Email Kayla Grantham, AP Coordinator.  

The LATE registration and payment window is open for this year's AP exams. You have until March 5th to make a payment through the NTPS Payment Portal. The AP exam fee is now $135 per exam (a late fee is now included). 

Registering for an exam consists of two steps:

1. Register for exam through CollegeBoard
2. Pay the exam fee through the Payment Portal

If a payment is not made, your student's exam will not be ordered. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, your exam fee will be covered by NTPS. If this is the case you only need to log on to CollegeBoard and register for the exam. 

Important Items to Note:

• Late exams may be ordered between November 6th and March 5th however there will be a $40 late fee per test ordered. 
• Cancellation fees have been waived this year. This is only for those who complete registration by the November 6th deadline. 

Helpful Links:

• Before Exam Day: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates/four-steps-before-digital-test
• Exam Dates: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees
• AP at a Glance: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-20-21/ap-a-glance
• NTPS Payment Portal: https://wa-norththurston.intouchreceipting.com/

Questions? Please contact Kayla Grantham at kgrantham@nthurston.k12.wa.us

Students will not take state tests this spring!

CLICK HERE to view the statement from State Superintendent Chris Reykdal regarding the 2020-2021 state assessments. 

The Smarter Balanced Assessment is one measure of students’ progress toward college and career readiness in English language arts/literacy and math. These assessments are given to 10th grade students at the end of the school year and consist of two parts: a computer adaptive test and a performance task.

Students will not take state tests this spring!

CLICK HERE to view the statement from State Superintendent Chris Reykdal regarding the 2020-2021 state assessments.

The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) measures the level of proficiency that Washington students have achieved. All students are assessed on their knowledge of the science standards through the WCAS in grades 5, 8, and 11.

One of the best preparations for the SAT is the Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).  The PSAT is a multiple-choice standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It is given once a year in October at high schools nationwide. Top scoring Juniors may qualify for National Merit Scholarship consideration.  This test is generally for Juniors, but Sophomores can take it as well for a small fee.

THE 2020-2021 PSAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS 

To learn more about the alternate entry to the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program CLICK HERE. 

Head over to the CollegeBoard website to find practice tests and other tools. Taking a practice test is a great way to simulate test day (links below).

Helpful Links:

• Inside the Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test
• Taking the Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests
• Practice Test: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
• Understanding your Scores: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores/understanding-scores 
• Scholarships and Recognition: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition

COVID 19 - SAT/ ACT INFORMATION UPDATE

Test results for SAT/ACT are not required for fall 2021 college admission in any Washington State colleges or universities. For information regarding out-of-state college admissions requirements, please visit the college's website.

Head over to the College and Career Center page for information regarding the SAT and ACT. 

Questions? Contact Laurel Ponzoha, College and Career Center Specialist, at lponzoha@nthurston.k12.wa.us

North Thurston High School offers the ASVAB once in the Fall and once in the Spring. You can also speak with a recruiter about testing.

Head over to the College and Career Center page for more information. 

Questions? Contact Laurel Ponzoha, College and Career Center Specialist, at lponzoha@nthurston.k12.wa.us