ACT - Required for all students to receive a regular education diploma and first opportunity is Grade 11

Purpose & Use

This exam is used to measure college readiness and HOPE scholarship eligibility.

Administration Dates

In-School test dates
Senior Retake
Window 1 - October 3-5 & 10-12, 2023
Window 2 - October 17-19 & 24-26, 2023
Window 3 - Oct. 31-Nov. 2 & November 7-9, 2023

State Date for Grade 11 Window 1 - March 12-15 & 18-22, 2024
Window 2 - March 26-29 & April 1-5, 2024
Window 3 - April 9-12 & 15-19, 2024 

Additional information for National Testing Dates can be found at http://www.actstudent.org/

Results

Student reports are sent to the students and the schools directly from ACT. Distribution of results is typically six to eight weeks following the assessment data.


PSAT - optional assessment for students in Grade 11

Purpose & Use

This assessment is the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship for Juniors only. Sophomores and Freshmen may take for practice.

Administration Date

October 2-31, 2023 - please check with school counselor

Results

Student reports are sent to the students and the schools directly from College Board. Distribution of results is usually in mid-December.


International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Exams

Purpose & Use

The IB offers an education for students comprising of four programmes that focus on teaching students to think critically and independently, and how to inquire with care and logic.  The IB prepares students to succeed in a world where facts and fiction merge in the news , and where asking the right questions is a crucial skill that will allow them to flourish long after they've left the programmes.

Signal Mountain Middle-High School is a proud IB School.

Administration Dates

Spring 2024

Results

Student reports are sent to the schools in mid-summer.


Advanced Placement (AP)

  Purpose & Use

AP is a program created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations in various courses.  

Administration Dates

May 6-10 & 13-17, 2024

Results

Student reports are sent to the students and the schools directly from College Board. Distribution of results is usually in mid-summer.

Please speak with school counselors for AP course opportunities.

Dual Enrollment

Purpose & Use

Dual Enrollment is a program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation.  Dual enrollment offers an opportunity to obtain a 'jump-start" on a college career.

Please speak with school counselors for more information.

Administration Dates

UTC

Fall - December 6-12, 2023
Spring - April 24-30, 2024

 Chattanooga State

Fall - December 2023
Spring - Spring 2024

Results

Student reports are sent to the students and the schools directly from the colleges. Distribution of results is usually in mid-summer.


Statewide Dual Credit

Purpose & Use

Statewide dual credit classes are college-level courses taught at the high-school level by trained high-school teachers.  Course learning objectives are developed by Tennessee high school and college faculty in order to ensure alignment with post-secondary standards.  All statewide dual credit courses are approved by the Consortium for Cooperative Innovative Education before they can be offered as a part of the state's current pilot program (see Public Chapter 967) for more information). 

All students enrolled in a statewide dual credit course take the online challenge exam, which is used to assess mastery of the postsecondary-level learning objectives.  Students which meet or exceed the exam 'cut score' receive college credit that can be applied to any Tennessee public postsecondary institution.

Please speak with school counselors for more information.

Administration Dates

Fall -November 28-30 & December 5-7, 2023
Spring -April 17-18, 24-25, & May 1-2

Results

Exam scores are reported on the high school transcript to ensure postsecondary credit is accurately awarded but are not used in any state accountability measures.