Registration and Payment for the May 2021 AP Exams

The Payment window is now open for this year's AP exams. You have until November 6th to make a payment through the NTPS Payment Portal. The AP exam fee is $95 per exam. 

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:

• 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

Check back for 2020-2021 SBA information. 

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.

Check back for more information regarding the 2021 WCAS. 

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 PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills.

The 2020-2021 PSAT is tentatively re-scheduled for January 26, 2021.

This date will depend on the district's learning status as well as the Thurston County Health Department's guidlines for large groups. 

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

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