High school enrollment is the first important step for 8th grade parent/guardian and students to get ready for high school. Information will be mailed home to 8th grade parents/guardians in mid October.

Online Enrollment (Matricula En Linea) for the fall of 2021   

Online Enrollment Deadline November 10, 2020

If your 8th grade will be attending a District 214 high school in the 2021-2022 school year, complete the online enrollment to enroll your student into the high school student information system. Enroll now, by clicking the blue Online Enrollment link above, so the high schools can communicate regarding placement, parent nights and spring registration. Online enrollment works best on a computer or laptop and may not work correctly on mobile devices. 

8th Grade Parent Mailing 

8th Carta a los parent en espanol

8th Grade Testing

District 214 high schools will not administer the Saturday, PSAT 8/9 placement exam to 8th grade students this fall due to safety concerns.

SAT measures the knowledge and skills that research shows are essential for college and career readiness and success. The assessment is composed of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math, and an optional essay test. Although optional, the SAT or the ACT is required for admission by many post-secondary institutions. SAT Subject Tests are offered to aid college placement in specific subject areas.  Students may choose from 20 SAT subject tests.

SAT State Testing

A state-funded SAT with Essay is scheduled for all high school seniors on September 23 or October 27, 2020. Students who have an extended time accommodation per their IEP or 504 Plan may be required to test over 2 consecutive days, depending on the type of accommodation. Seniors will be assigned one of the two testing dates.

A state-funded SAT assessment is scheduled for all high school juniors on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This in-school administration will include the essay. Students who have an extended time accommodation per their IEP or 504 Plan may be required to test over 2 consecutive days, depending on the type of accommodation. 

Students must take the SAT to receive a regular high school diploma, unless the student is eligible to take the alternative assessment or otherwise exempt from testing. For more detailed information about the Illinois state requirements, you can view Illinois Public Act 100-0222.

Optional Saturday National SAT Testing
Target Population:  Predominantly college-bound 11th and 12th grade students. 

See College Board's Covid-19 SAT Update page for information about SAT testing

Township High School District 214 requested to offer testing at the below high schools. Due to Covid-19 more decisions regarding large scale testing will be determined in the fall. Note: There are other SAT dates available that District 214 high schools cannot host due to other school conflicts. 

Register online for the SAT
 

If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year. 

 

SAT Dates	Test	Registration Deadline	Locations
August 29, 2020-cancelled due to Covid	SAT & Subject Tests	July 31	BG, JH
October 3, 2020	SAT & Subject Tests	September 4	RM, W
November 7, 2020	SAT & Subject Tests	October 7	P
December 5, 2020	SAT & Subject Tests	November 5	W
March 13, 2021	SAT Only	February 12	W

All test dates are Saturdays.

College Board's SAT Home Page
SAT Fees
SAT Accommodation Information
College Board SAT Practice

SAT VS ACT  What's the difference between the SAT and the ACT? Follow the links listed below to learn how these two college entrance exams differ. 

ACT vs. SAT - Which test should I take and why? 

How do SAT and ACT scores compare?

PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are assessments in the College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessments. The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 are guidance resources that help students measure their current academic development, explore AP course options, and assess readiness for college and career options. The assessments include Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 will help prepare students for the SAT assessment taken during their junior year and are state required assessments.

The PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 will be administered to all 9th and 10th grade students on April 15, 2020 as part of the Illinois state testing requirement. 9th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 and 10th grade students will take the PSAT 10.

Students will testing accommodations that require testing over two days, will complete testing on both April 14th and April 15th.

More information about the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 can be found on College Board's website using the links below.

PSAT 8/9 College Board Information

PSAT 10 College Board Information

The ACT measures educational development in the areas of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.  This assessment measures skills necessary for success in postsecondary educational settings, including students’ reasoning abilities and knowledge of subject matter fields.  Although all Saturday ACT tests are optional, many post secondary institutions require the ACT or the SAT. ACT offers an optional 30-minute writing test (ACT+).  

See ACT's Covid-19 Update page for information regarding ACT testing dates.

The ACT Potential Test dates at District 214 high schools: 

Target Population:  Predominantly college-bound 11th and 12th grade students.

Register online for the ACT - Registration will open July 2020.

If your student requires accommodations for testing under an IEP or 504 plan, contact the special education department in your school at the beginning of the school year.  

Township High School District 214 requested to offer testing at the below high schools. Due to Covid-19 more decisions regarding large scale testing will be determined in the fall. Note: There are other ACT dates available that District 214 high schools cannot host due to other school conflicts.

Dates	Registration Deadline	Locations
September 12, 2020-cancelled due to Covid	August 14	BG
December 12, 2020	November 6	EG, JH
February 6, 2021	January 8	P, RM, W
June 12, 2021	May 7	W

All test dates are Saturdays.

ACT Home Page
ACT Accommodation Information
ACT Test Practice

The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) (optional) measures the reading, writing and language, and math skills needed for college and career. Scores from the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify 11th grade students to be National Merit Scholars.

Why take the PSAT/NMSQT?

We encourage high achieving juniors to take the PSAT/NMSQT because it identifies National Merit Scholars and enables students who score at the highest levels to qualify for college scholarships. It allows students to compare their academic skills with those of other college-bound students.

College Board's PSAT/NMSQT Test Information

If you have questions, contact the Assessment Center at your high school. Assessment Center contact information.

Advanced Placement (AP) Tests are offered for students who have pursued college-level AP courses. Certain score levels on tests may allow students to receive advanced placement and/or credit upon entering college. The AP test is created by the College Board.

Target Population:  Students enrolled in AP courses (optional).  Fee:  approximately $94 for each test

Dates:  May 4-15, 2020 Location: Forest View Educational Center, Building A for Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Wheeling High Schools.

Location: Most AP Testing will take place at the student's high school. Some AP exams such as AP Chinese Language and AP Japanese Language are not available at all high schools. Students may have to test at another school in District 214.

Registration: Online Registration and Payment for AP Exams will be available from October 1 to October 22. Contact the Assessment Center at your high school for specific deadline dates. A $40 late fee will be charged for any students who do not meet the fall registration deadlines.

This year College Board is charging a $40 cancellation fee per AP test for students who decide not to take an AP exam or who do not show up to take the AP exam. Due to this $40 charge and administration costs, you will not receive a full refund if a test is cancelled after November 15.

College Board's AP Test Information

College Board's AP Bulletin 2019-20 - Not available yet. Will be posted when available from College Board.

College Board's 2020 AP Testing Calendar

 

Contact your high school for paper registration forms, refund requests, and test-day general information.

ASVAB helps students to:

• Identify interests, skills, and work related values
• Match their interests and skills with occupations
• Learn how to get information about careers
• Develop career decision-making skillls

ASVAB Testing Details:

Target Population: The ASVAB test is generally taken by 11th and 12th grade students who wish to investigate more specific careers.  The ASVAB is sponsored by the Armed Services.

Test Date: Mid November

Register for the ASVAB in the Assessment Center at your high school.

District 214 does release the ASVAB scores to military recruiters. Any parent/guardian who wishes such information not be released should contact the student services department per district policy.  The scores of students for whom such a request has been submitted will not be provided to military recruiters.  

For more information, pick up an ASVAB Student & Parent Guide in the Assessment Center.

Questions?  Call the toll-free number of the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command: 1-800-323-0513. 

ASVAB Program

Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) is a standard-based English Language Proficiency Test that tests students in the four language domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. All students in the ELL Program must take this test.

Dates: January – February 2020

Locations: BGHS, EGHS, JHHS, PHS, RMHS, WHS, Newcomer Center, The Academy at Forest View, Vanguard, and Young Adult Program. 

Illinois State Board of Education ACCESS Information
WIDA Consortium ACCESS Information

Seal of Biliteracy September Assessment Information

Students at District 214 have the opportunity to be recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in English and an additional language. The Illinois State Board of Education's Seal of Biliteracy Program will place an official seal on diplomas and official recognition will be placed on transcripts of students who qualify. To learn more about the qualifying scores for the Seal of Biliteracy, please visit page 125 of our 2020-21 Academic Handbook.

District 214 has decided to offer a 2nd Seal of Biliteracy Testing window for the 2020-2021 school year. The new test dates and registration link are below.

 

Seal of Biliteracy Language Assessment Registration
 

 

Student Grade: Grades 11 and 12 only

 

Registration Deadline: November 24, 2020

Payment Deadline: December 3, 2020
 

Registration Fee: $25, which includes an administrative fee. Payment by check made out to Township High School District 214 and mailed to Mary Quinn at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

 

Location: At home or at District 214 Administration Center Computer Labs. See Testing Options below. 

 

At Home Testing information: An email with more information about at home testing will be sent to students and parent/guardians of any students who registered and paid. Emails will start being sent out the week of November 30.

 

2020-2021 Testing Options During Covid-19:

There are a variety of assessment methods this year, each has its own requirements. These are not the district's requirements, but those of the state approved test companies. Students who choose the remote proctor options must test between December 8 and January 3.
 

Language	Vendor	Proctor	Technical Requirements
Polish, Hebrew	Avant Stamp 4S	Live Remote Proctor -  Avant Stamp Staff Proctor	- Test on Windows or Mac Computer with a webcam (No iPads, Tablets or Chromebooks)  - 2nd device for recording the testing room (may  be phone of tablet)  - Review the Avant Stamp Technology Guide
Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai	AAPPL Form B	Parent/Guardian Proctor	- Test on Windows or Mac Computer, or tablet, including chromebooks, iPads etc. - Review the AAPPL Technical Requirements - Proctor must sign the Remote Proctor Agreement form that will be emailed to the parent/guardian.
Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai	AAPPL Form B	Computer Based Proctor - Using AI technology, the proctoring system will detect any potentially prohibited activities.	- Test on Windows or Mac Computer with a webcam (No iPads, Tablets or Chromebooks)  - Review the AAPPL Technical Requirements
All Languages	AAPPL Form B & Avant Stamp 4S	At D214 Administration offices 9/30/20 from 4pm-7pm. Limited openings for this option	Mac Computers in the Computer Lab

 

Additional Information about the Language Assessments:
 

AVANT STAMP 4S Assessment (Available in Hebrew and Polish)
 

• 4 Tests: Reading 35-40 minutes, Writing 20-25 minutes, Listening 35-40 minutes, Speaking 20-25 minutes
• Students must earn a minimum of Intermediate High on all components of AVANT’s STAMP 4S exam. 
• User guides and other information can be found at https://avantassessment.com/guides

AAPPL Form B Assessment (Available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.) 
 

• 4 Tests that take about 30-40 minutes each that include Interpersonal Listening/Speaking (ILS), Interpretive Reading (IR), Interpretive Listening (IL), Presentational Writing (PW). 
• Students must earn a minimum of an I-5 on all components of ACTFL’s Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) exam. 
• Demo assessments can be found here: on the AAPPL website at https://www.languagetesting.com/aappl2-demo.
   

For more information on the Seal of Biliteracy, please visit this link at the Illinois State Board of Education.  https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Illinois-State-Seal-of-Biliteracy.aspx
 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Julie Kim, the District Assessment Coordinator at julie.kim@d214.org or 847-718-7939.