On the morning of October 12th, Newburyport High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT to all sophomores and juniors during the school day.

Strengthening our College and Career Readiness program has been a priority, and over the past few years, we have increased student access to college level courses by expanding dual enrollment offerings and advanced placement courses. At our recent College and Career Fair, over 100 colleges, several branches of our military, and more than a dozen career and internship organizations were represented.

Having all sophomores and juniors take the PSAT will provide families valuable information on their child’s academic strengths and areas for growth as they relate to college and career readiness skills. Additionally, the results give the school access to actionable data that our teachers will use to improve instruction. As we continue to provide the PSAT to sophomores and juniors, the high school will be able to measure how any instructional changes have impacted student learning outside of the MCAS.

I am very appreciative of the School Council, School Committee, and NEF for the support and feedback they have provided as we continue to develop our academic/career pathways so all students leave NHS with a flexible post-secondary plan.

To accommodate for the testing on October 12th, grade 9 students will participate in college/career and wellness activities in the morning with our guidance and fitness departments. Seniors will be able to use the school day for college visits or register for extra help with their college and/or job applications.