2021 PSAT Testing in BISD on Jan. 26

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021*, Birdville ISD is paying for the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) for 10th- and 11th-grade students who were unable to participate in October. Non-testers in grades 9, 10 and 12 will adhere to a 9:30 a.m. late arrival time. 

NOTE: Late arrival does not apply to Shannon High School.  

* If a student does not feel well on test day, they should stay home. The District is taking measures to help create a safe testing environment; however, it is critical that the aforementioned safety precautions be followed in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. 

IMPORTANT:  STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE PARTICIPATION & SAFETY PRE-SCREENING SURVEY TO PARTICIPATE.  

> Complete the Student Online Pre-Screening Survey  

When students take the PSAT/NMSQT test and say “Yes” to Student Search Service®, College Board may connect them with its scholarship partner organizations, which provide over $300 million annually in college scholarships for qualified, underserved students with financial need. 

Resources

Practice with Khan Academy 

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/official-sat-practice-flyer.pdf 
• https://www.khanacademy.org/sat 

Prepare with the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide 

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf 

Connect with Colleges by Opting In to Student Search Service (SSS)  

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/about/benefits/student-search-service 

Connect with Scholarships 

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-psat-10-scholarships-flyer-educators.pdf 
• https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ (NEW from College Board) 

Birdville ISD’s 2020–21 PSAT/NMSQT administration regulations are guided by the College Board’s SAT weekend administration health and safety requirements. 

• Students won't be allowed to enter the school without a mask, which is required for the duration of testing. 
• All students and test administration staff are required to wear a mask or protective face covering.
• Student seating will adhere to social distancing guidelines during testing.
• Students who violate the requirements put in place will be dismissed from the test administration room; if this happens, scores will be canceled. 

The CDC recommends taking additional precautions such as: 

• Gloves, hand sanitizer, or other personal protective equipment (PPE), regular handwashing. 

For additional information contact the department of Advanced Academics at 817-547-8936 or the campus PSAT Coordinators.  

Birdville High School 817-547-8255 

Haltom High School  817-547-6079 

Richland High School 817-547-7084