High School Testing Information

SENIORS: OHIO PROFICIENCY TEST

The Ohio Proficiency Test (OPT) will be administered during the week of October 17th. These state mandated tests are a graduation requirement for grade 12. Any senior who has not taken all five parts of the OPT or who has not passed all five parts of the OPT MUST take the part(s) he/she has not taken or has not passed.

GRADES 9-11: OHIO GRADUATION TEST

The Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) will be administered the week of October 24th. These state mandated tests are a graduation requirement for grades 9-11. Grade 9 students will have their first opportunity to take the tests in the spring of 2007. Grade 10 students will have their first opportunity to take the tests in the spring of 2006.

Grade 11 students who have not passed all five parts of the OGT (as required by law for graduation) will have the opportunity to take the tests they have not passed during this week of October 24th. Also, any grade 12 student who has not passed one of more parts of the OPT may also attempt the OGT. For grade 12, passing either the OPT or OGT satisfies the graduation requirement. All grade 12 students who have yet to pass one or ore sections of the OPT are encouraged to take the opportunities given to them and take the OPT and OGT.

SOPHOMORES: PLAN TEST

On October 6th, all sophomores will have an opportunity to take the PLAN test at 7:30 a.m. The PLAN test is a pre-ACT test and is a good predictor of how successful students will be on the ACT when they take it their junior or senior year. The PLAN test also helps tenth-graders explore their options in careers, education and training. Sophomores must sign up in the guidance office to take this test. The cost is $9.00. Students may pay with cash or check. Checks may be made payable to: Midview High School.

JUNIORS: PSAT

On October 12th, juniors who choose to do so may take the PSAT test, which is a practice SAT test. This test is recommended for college bound juniors. It is necessary in order to be considered for National Merit Scholarships. If your child opts to take this test, he/she should bring $12.00 in cash or check to the Guidance Office to sign up. Remind your child to also pick up a booklet when paying.