- Bismarck High School
- Overview
Juniors
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HALFWAY THERE!
In your junior year of high school, you will have the opportunity to engage in new experiences that you haven't been able to up to this point in your high school career. These may include:
- Attending College and Career Fairs
- Job Shadowing/Career Forums/Internship opportunities
- Multiple hands-on preparation opportunities for the ACT test
- Scholarships and College discussions
- College visits
- Junior Prom
JUNIOR TESTING
Juniors have the largest amount of Standardized Testing in comparison to freshmen, sophomores, or seniors:
PSAT/NMSQT
- Optional test for juniors who wish to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. Administered in the fall.
SAT
- Optional college entrance exam test
2018- 2019 SAT Test Dates
SAT Test Dates
Regular
Registration DeadlinesLate
Registration DeadlinesOct. 6, 2018 September 7, 2018
September 26, 2018
Nov. 3, 2018
October 5, 2018
October 24, 2018
Dec. 1, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 20, 2018
March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
May 4, 2019
April 5, 2019
April 24, 2019
June 1, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 22, 2019
ASVAB
- Optional test for juniors interested in a career in the military. Administered in the fall.
North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA)
- Science testing taken in the fall
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
- Math, Reading, and Language Usage testing in the spring
ACT Info
All juniors will be given the opportunity to take the statewide ACT plus writing test on Tuesday, March 20th. This test given during the school day is paid for by the State of North Dakota and is a great opportunity for students to take the ACT for free. DO NOT register for this test on the ACT website, as the counselors will be going into the classrooms to register the students for this test. If you have any questions feel free to contact your student's counselor.
You may register for either of two Test Options--the ACT Assessment or ACT Assessment Plus Writing, which includes a 30-minute Writing Test. Not all colleges and universities require a Writing Test.
Check with the colleges you are considering--or, for a list of institutions that require or recommend the Writing Test, go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register2018- 2019 ACT Test Dates
ACT Test Dates
Regular
Registration DeadlinesLate
Registration DeadlinesSeptember 8, 2018
August 12, 2018
August 26, 2018
October 27, 2018
September 28, 2018
Oct. 14, 2018
December 8, 2018
November 2, 2018
November 19, 2018
February 9, 2019
January 11, 2019
January 18, 2019
April 13, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 25, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 20, 2019
July 13, 2019
June 14, 2019
June 24, 2019
Test Preparation Options:
The following are suggestions to help students prepare/practice for the ACT and SAT.
Number2.com
Number2.com
A free online test preparation course which includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more. Can be used to prepare for the ACT and SAT.testGEAR
RUReadyND
Explorer, Planner, and testGEARPreparing for the ACT
Preparing for the ACT is available in Student Services along with ACT registration materials and information.
Opportunities for Juniors & Seniors:
Job Shadow Experience:
A job shadow experience involves a planned observation at a work-site in order to gain knowledge or information about a particular career. Job shadows are designed to allow students a snapshot of a career while learning as much as possible in a short period of time.Career Forum Event: (2-4 hour event conducted within a group setting)
A career forum allows students to experience a career or variety of careers at one business, but participation is conducted in a group setting rather than on an individual basis. Career Forums take place periodically throughtout the year, so watch the school announcements for interesting opportunities that might be a good fit for you.Internship: (75 hours or more; opportunity for school credit)
An internship is a paid or unpaid experience in which a student is teamed with a company or organization to learn on-the-job skills and to take what's been learned in the classroom and apply it to the world of work.
Laura Sturn, Career Advisor
Bismarck High School / Bismarck Technical Center, Room 254
701-323-43562018 - 2019 Advanced Placement Exam Dates
Subjects
Dates & Times
AP Government and Politics
Monday, May 6, 2019 - morning
AP Physics A
Monday, May 7, 2019 - afternoon
AP English Literature and Composition
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - morning
AP Chemistry
Thursday, May 9, 2019- morning
AP Psychology
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - afternoon
AP United States History
Friday, May 10, 2019 - morning
AP Computer Science
Friday, May 10, 2019 - afternoon
AP Physics 2
Friday, May 10, 2019 - afternoon
AP Bio
Monday, May 13, 2019 - morning
AP Calculus AB/ BC
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - morning
AP English Literature and Composition
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - morning
AP World History
Thursday, May 16, 2019 - morning
AP Computer Science A
Friday, May 17, 2019 - afternoon