Testing | Assessment

The student will be administered a criterion-referenced assessment that has been approved by the Gregory-Portland ISD School Board. Assessments will thoroughly test the essential knowledge and skills required for credit in secondary school academic subjects.

Credit by Examination is available to students with or without prior instruction:

• Without prior instruction EHDC (Local): If a student is given credit in a subject on the basis of an examination on which the student scored 80 percent or higher, a district shall enter the examination score on the student’s transcript and the student is not required to take an end-of-course (EOC) assessment instrument under Education Code 39.023(c) for the course.
• With prior instruction EHDB (Local): The principal or designee or the attendance committee, as applicable, shall have authority to offer a student in any of grades 6–12 the option for credit by exam with prior instruction. The student may be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she had some prior instruction if the student scores 70 percent on a criterion-referenced test approved by the Board for the applicable course. 19 TAC 74.24(c)(9)

The student will be administered a criterion-referenced assessment that has been approved by the Gregory-Portland ISD School Board. Assessments will thoroughly test the essential knowledge and skills required for credit in elementary school academic subjects. Students cannot accelerate the school year that they have already started. The deadline to register for acceleration for the 2024-2025 school year is April 26, 2024.

Credit by Examination is available for grades 1-5 students without prior instruction:

Without prior instruction EHDC (LEGAL): The district shall accelerate a student in grades 1–5 one grade level if the student meets each of the following criteria:

• scores 80 percent or above on a criterion-referenced test for the grade level to be skipped in each of the following areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies;
• A district representative recommends that the student be accelerated; and
• The student’s parent or guardian gives written approval of the acceleration.

Parents interested in kindergarten acceleration for their child should make an appointment to discuss this option with the campus school counselor. Students cannot accelerate the school year that they have already started. The deadline to register for acceleration for the 2024-2025 school year is April 26, 2024.

Gregory-Portland HS is a test site for SAT.

The table below lists the exam dates offered this year at G-PHS. (Non-bold dates are NOT offered at our site). The other dates available for SAT will be in nearby districts. If you need to take a test on other dates, you can search the locations on the registration website.

How do I register to take the SAT?

Go to: www.collegeboard.org

G-PHS School Code for SAT is 442990

How do I prepare for the SAT?

Here are some free practice sites:

WWW.MARCH2SUCCESS.COM

Free SAT Practice Test

Gregory-Portland High School is currently not a test site for ACT.

How do I register to take the ACT?

Go to www.actstudent.org

How can I prepare for the ACT?

Here are some free practice sites:

WWW.MARCH2SUCCESS.COM

Free ACT Practice Test

ACT 2022|2023

What is the TSIA 2.0 Assessment?

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math. In order to enroll in dual credit courses a student must score COLLEGE READY on the TSIA.

How do I prepare for the TSIA?
You can go to this website to take a practice test: http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/TSIPracticeTests/tsipracticetests.htm

What do I need to do now?
A Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) is required before testing. Click here to begin your Pre Assessment Activity 

What do I bring the day of the test?
Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
NO Calculators

Where do I go to take the TSIA?
G-PHS - Testing begins at 8:30 a.m. (TSIA 2.0 is untimed. )

How do I get scores for the TSIA?

You will be able to view your scores for the TSIA immediately after testing. You will receive a score card with your scores and the levels you attained. G-PHS offers multiple testing opportunities throughout the school year. The fee for TSIA testing at G-PHS is $20 for the entire test or $10 per section (not to exceed $20). There are no fee waivers available for TSIA testing. You may also go to any higher education institution that offers TSIA.

2023-2024 TEST DATES

Registration for TSIA is in the Counselor's Office at G-PHS.

• Where: G-P High School
• When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
• Deadline to Register: September 15, 2023
• Cost $20.00 

The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that 11th graders (and some 10th graders) take in October. Like the SAT, it measures the knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and math students learn in the classroom—the same knowledge and skills your child needs to succeed in college and career. Click this link to learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT or contact your school counselor.

College Board's PSAT/NMSQT will be administered on October 11, 2023, at G-PHS. Homeschooled students eligible to attend G-PISD may contact the campus to register for the test. Call the campus main number and ask for the Campus Testing Coordinator. 

Homeschooled students should be prepared to show a photo identification and comply with all district and campus policies, while on campus to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT administration. Participants must arrive no later than 8 AM and report directly to the main office. The test has a total testing time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Additional time is required to distribute and collect materials. Homeschool participants will be dismissed from campus at the conclusion of the administration. 

• Where: G-P Middle School
• When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
• Deadline to Register: September 22, 2023
• Cost: $20.00 

The PSAT 8/9 is intended for eighth and ninth graders and is taken during the regular school day. The PSAT 8/9 tests a child’s reading, writing, and math skills. Click this link for more information regarding the PSAT 8/9 or contact your school counselor.

College Board's PSAT 8/9 will be administered on October 18, 2023, at G-PMS. Homeschooled students eligible to attend G-PISD may contact the campus to register for the test. Call the campus main number and ask for the Campus Testing Coordinator. 

Homeschooled students should be prepared to show a photo identification and comply with all district and campus policies, while on campus to participate in the PSAT 8/9 administration. Participants must arrive no later than 8 AM and report directly to the main office. The test has a total testing time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Additional time is required to distribute and collect materials. Homeschool participants will be dismissed from campus at the conclusion of the administration.