Location: St. Xavier High School, 7:00 am – First Bell
Dates: August 25 – October administration of PSAT

Calendars will be distributed in class; basically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays will be utilized as class days in Rooms 1505 and 1507.

The mid-October PSAT/NMSQUT TEST is important for all students because it enables them to forecast their performance on the March SAT administration.  The attainment of a high index number may establish a potential national merit scholar.  Analysis of the PSAT/NMSQT reveals the strengths and weaknesses of each student.  Therefore, students have ample time ot concentrate on vocabulary improvement and adjust new approaches to success before the March SAT administration.

Standardized testing is based on a “on-the-spot” analysis of material students have never seen before.  Remember, a student can be on the honor roll for his achievements in the subjects he diligenthly studies, but may find standardized testing intimidating because of time constraints, lack of confidence, or has the need for background when interpreting excerpts.  What is the answer?  Just as in sports, practice is necessary.  The SAT and ACT present problem-solving situations where students have to use new insights to choose the correct answer, usually simply a degree better than the “second-best” choice.

Logic is being measured as well as high ability in reading, writing, and amath.  Students who practice the techniques do improve their scores.  High stress is reduced when a student knows how to use rational judgment correctly.  Each student is an individual and should analyze every mistake.  He must know himself and focus on why his misdirected choice was chose.

Mr. David Cappel: math proficiency, and Dr. Margaret Stier: critical reading and writing, have been teaching preparatory programs for rover 20 years at St. Xavier.   Call dr. Stier with questions.

Cost: $160 includes a packet of material.  Pleasse send a check payable to ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL

Send the check to Dr. Margaret F. Stier, ED. D. 1122 Panorama Drive, Covington, KY 41011

(859) 491-3359

Please note: winter classes will be available in January and February, 2011, Morning Schedule