There are several tests offered at Cyprus High, here is a summary:

 

PLAN - PLAN Testing will be offered at Cyprus on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in the Cyprus High Auxilliary Gym.  The PLAN is encouraged for all college-bound Sophomore students. PLAN is a preparatory test for the ACT (college entrance exams). The PLAN is paid for and taken at Cyprus. The cost of the test is $14 and can be paid to the bookkeeper or online through Cyprus' webstore.

PSAT / NMSQT - Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test PSAT Testing will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in the Cyprus High Auxilliary Gym.  The PSAT is encouraged for all Juniors and advanced level Sophomore students. PSAT is a preparatory test for the SAT and/or ACT (college entrance exams). The PSAT is paid for and taken at Cyprus. The cost of the test is $14 and can be paid to the bookkeeper or online through Cyprus' webstore.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery  ASVAB testing will take place from January 24-27, 2012 in 11th grade Social Studies classes. The ASVAB test at Cyprus is only for 11th grade students.  There is no cost for this test. The ASVAB test is given to juniors in high school through a cooperative program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Education. The test is offered at more than 13,000 high schools and post secondary schools in the United States. The primary purpose of this test is not for enlistment in the military (although the test scores can be used for military enlistment). The primary purpose of this test is to help school counselors and students discover where a student's basic aptitude lies.

CRT - Criterion Referenced Test  CRT Testing will take place near the end of April through the first part of May. All students in Utah public schools are required to take an end-of-level test. This test is call a CRT (Criterion-Referenced Test ) or Core Test. The results are used statewide and nationwide to assess student competencies in particular areas. The CRT is based on the Utah Core Curriculum, or the statewide standards that should be taught in each grade. Your child's performance on this test contributes to our school results, which will help determine whether or not Cyprus is meeting the standards of our nation's No Child Left Behind Act. Results are also used to appropriate funding in areas in need of improvement. Educators use the results on a classroom level to determine the effectiveness of teaching strategies. There is no cost for this test. These tests are completed in the following subjects: English, Math, Science. Additional information on each test can be accessed from the links above.

CTE - Career and Technical Education CTE testing will take place at the conclusion of a particular CTE class. Utah's Skill Certificate program provides students an opportunity to receive instruction aligned with standards and objectives set by the state of Utah and industry.  Students receive a "skill certificate" verifying achievement.  Further information regarding CTE testing can be found at the following link: http://www.schools.utah.gov/ate/Skills/Documents/BrochureView.pdf There is no cost for this test.

AP - Advanced Placement AP Testing will take place from May 7-17, 2012. These tests are taken at the end of instruction in the student's AP class.  Colleges and Universities award college credit based on a student's score. The tests are $87 each and payable to our bookkeeper either in person or online through the Cyprus Webstore. Advanced Placement tests offered at Cyprus include: English Language, English Literature, Calculus, Statistics, Theory & Harmony, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. History, U.S. Government and World History..