On October 15, 2025 we will be running an altered schedule so that all 10th and 11th graders can take the PSAT/NMSQT exam. This exam is offered free of charge to students enrolled in Sophomore (10th) or Junior (11th) grade year in HCPSS schools. The test is administered in a digital format online through College Board. Testing room assignments will be shared via CANVAS and will be posted outside the cafeteria starting the day before testing. The schedule for the day is posted below.
For more information about the PSAT, you can view the College Board website or the PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 10/11) Student Guide: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
Please note: ARL students in 10 and 11th WILL NOT attend ARL this day; HCC and early release students in 10th and 11th will remain at school for testing.
Testing Schedule for October 15
PSAT Testing: 7:50am - 10:55am
Period 4 10:55 – 12:55
A-Lunch 10:55 – 11:25
B-Lunch 11:25 – 11:55
C-Lunch 11:55 – 12:25
D-Lunch 12:25 – 12:55
Period 5 1:00 – 1:45
Period 6 1:50 – 2:35
Freshmen
RHHS 9th grade students will participate in a class of 2029 community building day. This will take place during periods 1-3, students will not have standard instruction during this time.
Seniors
RHHS 12th Grade students may attend school for a college essay workshop hosted by a few of our English teachers. Keep in mind that families can request up to three (3) local discretionary days. 12th grade students can submit the The Local Discretionary form to our attendance secretary for an excused absence this day. This would be a great day to spend their time working on assignments, college applications, or attending a college visit.
PSAT Frequently Asked Questions:
- What to bring: Students will need to bring their HCPSS issued Chromebook fully charged to school on test day. They will also need to bring their charger. Students will keep all other personal electronics in their backpacks at the front of each classroom.
- How to prepare: Visit the College Board website, get rest the night before, and eat a good breakfast that morning. Arrive on time to school (by 7:45am) and report to your assigned testing room (locations posted outside the cafeteria the day before testing).
- What if I miss testing day? There is no make-up for the PSAT. If you miss the testing day, you can test another year (unless you are a junior).
- More about the exam: The test is digital. It takes about 3 hours in total (including directions). The test is given to identify students’ skills and strengths when preparing for the SAT. It can also help students be identified for scholarships through the college board.
- What if I miss a class while I am testing? The teaching staff has been notified of students who are testing. Students will be marked excused for the day. There will not be graded assignments for any RHHS student on test days.
- What if I am not taking a test on the day of the PSAT exams? 9th graders will participate periods 1-3 in the freshman class activity. 12th graders are encouraged to use a local discretionary day.
- What do I do if I have questions specific to testing? Contact Amy Weinberg (testing assistant) at amy_weinberg@hcpss.org or Allison Volinsky (testing coordinator) at Allison_Volinsky@hcpss.org.
- Who do I contact if I have questions about college essay support? Laarni Lucero, English Instructional Team Leader at laarni_lucero@hcpss.org.
- Who do I contact if I have questions about the 9th grade class activities? Anthony Cipro, 9th grade Team Leader at Anthony_Cipro@hcpss.org