Starkville High School is excited to offer opportunities for students to prepare for excellence on the ACT standardized college admissions exam. SHS will administer the ACT to all current 10th and 11th grade students on Tuesday, October 17 at Starkville High School. The exam will be free of charge for sophomores and juniors taking the test on this date. Scores earned on the test administered October 17 may be applied to college admissions requirements.
Seniors who are interested in taking the ACT exam this fall may sign up for the October 28 National Test Date through the ACT.org website. Standard fees for the exam will be required for any student taking the test on this date and may be paid through the site.
Starkville High will also offer two upcoming ACT Prep opportunities for students to learn valuable strategies to help prepare for the ACT test and boost scores.
Jacket Gameplan for Excellence: ACT Session
Friday, September 15
5:00pm - PreGame Meal (Lost Pizza)
5:30pm - Get your Gameplan On!
Starkville High School Cafe
Special Guest: Valencia Belle, Certified ACT Educator
As part of the SHS annual Title I Meeting, Ms. Belle will share tips and strategies with parents and students about ACT success, NCAA eligibility for athletes and more. Join us to learn about how your student can excel on the field, in the classroom, and at the next level.
** The first 100 participants to scan in at the event will receive FREE tickets to that evening's Yellow Jacket vs Louisville home game!
Jacket Thrive Intersession: ACT Bootcamp
Monday, October 9
8:30am - 3:00pm
Starkville High School
No fees required
Registration opens Thursday, September 7 (Click here to register)
Special Guest: Montgomery Hinton, ACT Certified Educator
Participants will learn strategies to help you prepare for the ACT and boost your score from veteran ACT Coach and Mississippi teacher, Montgomery Hinton. Mr. Hinton is an ACT Certified Educator in English, math, reading and science and has gained recognition across the Southeast for helping students gain ACT scores needed to graduate and pursue their chosen path after high school.
ACT Important Dates:
September 15: Jacket Gameplan for Excellence (ACT Session)
September 22: Deadline for National Oct Test Date
October 6: Late Registration Deadline for National Oct Test Date
October 9: Jacket Thrive Intersession ACT Bootcamp
October 17: ACT Administered to all SHS 10th/11th Graders (FREE)
October 28: National Test Date (registration & fees through Act.org)
