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General test Information

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Students first take the GHSGT during the spring semester of their Junior year of high school.

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The writing portion of the test is taken in the fall of their Junior year

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The Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Math portions are taken over a 4 day period in the spring.

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Students have multiple opportunities to pass the GHSGTs. 

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The state does offer a waiver or variance of one of the tests, but there are strict stipulations a student must meet.  Please contact your student's guidance counselor for more information on this.

 

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Test Prep Links

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USA Test Prep - interactive practice

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English/Language Arts

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Math

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Science

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Social Studies

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Skills Tutor  username: (student number)  Password: (student number), site: East28

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Accommodations/Modifications

     Accommodations are given for special education students whose IEPs indicate that accommodations are needed.  If you believe that your child needs accommodations for the GHSGT and he or she does not have accommodations or modifications written into the IEP, please contact your child's case manager.

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School Resources

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The media center has a computer disc available for students to check out and download on their home computers.  This program is full of practice tests and review lessons.

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East Coweta High School has created a class to help all students prepare for the GHSGT in the areas of Language Arts and Math.  This class is called Reading and Learning in the Content Areas.  It is geared toward first time test takers, but Seniors can enroll in the class as well. 

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After-school help may be available from your child's teachers.  Please ask to learn what is currently available.