What standardized tests do Yorktown students take, and in what years?
Students take the CTBS Terra Nova test in grades 2,5,and 7. All students in compensatory programs also take this test each year. Students take the New York State English Language Arts Assessment (ELA) in grades 4 and 8. Students take the New York State Math Assessments in grades 4 and 8. Students take the ESPET (Science) test in grade 4 and the New York State Science Assessment in Grade 8. New York State Assessments in Social Studies are given in the fall of Grade 5 and the spring of Grade 8. Most Middle School students take the Second Language Proficiency Examination in the spring of their eighth grade year. Students take the Regents exams for High School courses. – For details of Regents requirements by graduating class, see the High School Student Handbook (link here) Students take the PSAT – Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in the fall of 11th grade Students take the SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test in spring of 11th grade and/or the fal
