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York Juniors Show Rise In First ACT Testing

ACT intervention showing positive results at York Institute with better than 39 percent of juniors scoring a 21 or higher on the first test. Director of Schools John Bush said a 21 is a key number to help with scholarships. The statewide junior ACT exam just completed, Bush said they will go to work trying to improve scores before the ... Read More »

Putnam Seniors Wrap Up ACT Retake Day

Putnam County Seniors took part in about four hours of ACT testing during Senior Retake Day Tuesday. Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator Bree Wheeler said students have been prepping by taking practice tests and using an online testing tool. Wheeler said now that the testing is over, students will wait about four to six weeks for their ... Read More »

Van Buren BOE Pushing For Higher ACT Scores In Strategic Plan

Van Buren County Schools want to bring the district’s average ACT score to at least 21 as a part of the system’s five year strategic plan. The Board of Education approved the the school’s core focuses Wednesday night. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the strategic plan needed an update to create reachable goals. “2017 was the first year I ... Read More »

Cookeville High Sees Increase In Average ACT Scores

Cookeville High School’s average ACT score is increasing, meaning more grant and scholarship opportunities for students. Executive Principal Max Petett said the number increased because of the several tools they provide students with to prep for the test, including ACT prep courses and after-school learning programs. Petett said they do their best to have their students succeed in standardized tests. ... Read More »

Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success

School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but we also don’t want our ... Read More »

Putnam Students Tryout Online ACT Testing

Putnam County Schools gave online tests a try this week. Director of Schools Corby King said several middle school classes did practice ACT tests to tryout the systems. “This years tests are all on paper, this is just a practice for next year,” King said. “I think the state is looking at vendors, looking for how this process will work. ... Read More »

Putnam Students ACT Crash Course

This Saturday Putnam County High School students get one last chance to prepare for the September 22nd ACT. Students need to register before 5:00 PM Friday to be able to participate at Cookeville High School. Counselor Judy Hadlock said being prepared for all subjects is pivotal in a student’s education chances. “This ACT score can determine whether or not they ... Read More »

Putnam ACT Testing Happening Saturday

Putnam County Schools will host its first ACT test date of the summer Saturday. Grades 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor Sharron Anderson said the school system secured enough staff to host and follow the ACT Covid guidelines. “We had some question initially about that, because the ACT has definitely ramped up their requirements for sites and the number of staff we would ... Read More »