Testing
Contact Information
- Dena Garcia
Test Coordinator/504/SAT Chair
Phone: (505) 345-9021 ext. 54006
- New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness
- PSAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
- ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
- Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Performance Assessment
- Spanish Reading Standards Based Assessment
- SAT
- Advanced Placement Exams
- District Interim Assessments
- CB Suite
- NWEA
PSAT Testing
The PSAT is designed for Sophomore students and any Junior students interested in potentially qualifying for Merit Scholarships. All Sophomores will be taking the test on that day. Any Juniors may sign up with Mrs. Garcia in the Technology office in the Media Center.
Junior sign up for PSAT/NMSQT at Valley High School is open until August 20, 2024. This is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship and the exam is optional for juniors. The exam will take place on October 3, 2024, and will cost $20. Students must sign up at https://aptsusa.com/valleyhs/ by August 20, 2024. Please contact Dena Garcia at dena.garcia@aps.edu with any questions. For additional information, click on this link to read "The Parent Guide to PSAT/NMSQT" and "Why the PSAT/NMSQT Is Important."
AP Testing
AP students may sign up now and register at the AP College Board web site. Each AP Teacher has information about login numbers for their particular test. AP Tests must be ordered and paid for online by each student. Seniors are also encouraged to take the AP tests as well. Remember that taking this test in each AP class can help you earn early college credits.