Juniors

Don't miss important dates and information - sign up for Junior Reminds to get texts from your counselors:

If your student's last name is:

• A- En - Text @ff396a to 81010

• Er-La - Text @686dha to 81010

• Le-Ri - Text @ek9967k to 81010 

• Ro-Z - Text @3fdgf to 81010 

Also, keep up with activities and requirements in the Class of 2020 Google Classroom.

Why do you want to take the ACT?

• Completion of this test is a graduation requirement for Nevada High School students. 

• The ACT is an exam accepted by all colleges and universities to make admissions decisions - the better you do the more options you have.

• There are many scholarships offered based on ACT scores - the better you do, the more scholarship options and the higher their value.

• Normally it costs $67 to take the ACT with the writing section.  On February 23rd, there is no cost to our Douglas High School juniors.

How can I prepare and improve my score on the ACT?

Attend the weekly practice sessions offered by our teaching staff and their online sessions & practice tests.  Study sessions to begin at start of second semester, and will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays:

• Jan 6, 7
• Jan 13, 14
• Jan 20, 21
• Jan 27, 28
• Feb 2, 3 (This is a Tuesday/ Wednesday since Feb 4 is a day off for students)
• Feb 10, 11

For each date above, the following will be offered:

• 1 on campus session with one subject area of focus
• 1 on campus session of a proctored practice test (1-2 sections proctored)
• 1 virtual session with one subject area of focus

Stay tuned to the Class of 2022 Google Classroom for:

• Google Form sign-ups for sessions, in person reviews will be limited to 15 students per classroom.
• Practice tests that can be printed, and instructions on where to go to pick up paper versions and scantron copies
• Recorded virtual sessions 
• Complex text critical reading
• Test item analysis
• Test-taking strategies

Juniors are given a chance to take the PSAT each fall semester. This test is used to apply for National Merit Scholarships, and as a practice exam for the SAT.