Information for Seniors Planning on attending PVCC in the Fall
and
Students Enrolling in Dual Enrollment Classes at Monticello (for the 1st time)
If you are a Senior planning to take PVCC classes after you graduate or a student planning to take Dual Enrollment classes at MHS (for the 1st time), PVCC requires that you:
Below you will find directions for seniors and for underclassmen. Please make sure you follow the directions for seniors or for underclassmen.
Ms. Burton is in the downstairs computer lab (M107) every Mustang Morning. If you need help with the application process or wish to practice for the COMPASS, get a pass for MM or make an appointment to see her.
Seniors Only
1. The PVCC online application must be completed and you must have a PVCC ID #. You only need to complete it one time. If you have taken a Dual Enrollment (DE) class in the past, or are currently in a Dual Enrollment class or tried to take a DE class, or took the COMPASS test, then you have already completed the application once, If you are not sure, check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC. You must have a PVCC ID # in order to take the COMPASS test. Click here, to download directions for completing or updating the PVCC application (scroll to bottom of Resources page).
2. The COMPASS test is required as an entrance/placement test to PVCC. All students must take the Writing, Reading and Math subtests of the COMPASS. You have already taken the Writing and Reading COMPASS, if you have taken a Dual Enrollment (DE) English, History, or Teachers for Tomorrow class, then you have already passed the Writing and Reading parts of the COMPASS. You only need to take the Math subtest. **If you took the SAT or ACT tests, then your scores may be used in lieu of the COMPASS. Students who place at or above the scores listed below, are eligible to take college level classes at PVCC. If you score below the cut-off, you must take Developmental classes if required by the PVCC program.
Acceptable COMPASS scores: Reading 77; Writing 75; Math-score requirements vary depending on which PVCC science or math class you hope to take. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC (Jennie Patteson, PVCC Dual Enrollment/Credit Specialist at: jpatteson@pvcc.edu)
Acceptable SAT scores: Verbal 520; Writing 520; Math-score requirements vary depending on which science or math class. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC
Acceptable ACT scores: Verbal 19; Writing 21; Math-score requirements vary depending on which science or math class. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC
3. The COMPASS test can be taken at PVCC's Learning Center. The Learning Center number is 961-5320. Seniors must complete the on-line PVCC application and bring their PVCC student ID number to take the test (if you do not remember your number, PVCC can look it up for you). More information about the COMPASS can be found below. If you would like to practice for the COMPASS, see Ms. Burton in the downstairs lab during Mustang Mornings or refer to the websites below.
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Underclassmen Interested in taking Dual Enrollment classes for the 1st time:
A Dual Enrollment (DE) class is a college class taught at MHS. In order to be eligible to take a DE class, you MUST demonstrate college-level skills by taking the COMPASS test or SAT/ACT and attaining qualifying scores.
Students planning to take a DE class for the 1st time, must follow the steps below:
1. Complete the on-line PVCC application. Click here, to download directions for completing or updating the PVCC application (scroll to bottom of Resources page). and provide the PVCC/Empl ID # to Mrs. Burton.
2. For DE English or History: Students must take and pass the Writing and Reading parts of the COMPASS test or submit SAT or ACT scores to counselor.
***Acceptable COMPASS scores: Reading 77; Writing 75; Math-score requirements vary depending on which science or math class. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC
***Acceptable SAT scores: Verbal 520; Writing 520; Math-score requirements vary depending on which science or math class. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC
***Acceptable ACT scores: Verbal 19; Writing 21; Math-score requirements vary depending on which science or math class. Check with Mrs. Burton or PVCC
3. Students enrolling in Teachers for Tomorrow, must take the COMPASS English.
4. Students enrolling in the Architectural Drawing class, must take the COMPASS Math.
5. Students enrolling in a DE Math or Science, must take COMPASS Math
If you take the COMPASS this year and do not pass 1 or both subtests, you may be eligible to retake the test after participating in remediation sessions or waiting 4 months. If you took the COMPASS test last year and passed one of the subtests, you only need to re-take the subtest you did not pass. Check with Ms. Burton.
More information about the COMPASS can be found below.
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What you need to know about the COMPASS:
1. The test is taken on the computer and it is an untimed test. You may take breaks during it or take the subtests at different times/days.
2. You should take this test VERY SERIOUSLY. This test determines readiness for college-level classes.
3. Remember that the correct answer is in front of you, and process of elimination/careful consideration of the choices will help. You want your placement score to reflect what you truly know.
WEBSITES A great website for all subjects: www.learningexpresslibrary.com 1st time user, follow these directions:
Select "New User"
Username: Type in: 10471 (plus 7 more digits-like your cell phone number) For example: 104716785678
Password: whatever you want, but REMEMBER IT!
Then select "Piedmont Virginia Community College Jessup Library"
Confirm username/password
Get Started Now!
Choose the High School Learning Center on the left to view the different review options
Choose your tests and courses
Once you select a category, then select the tests/courses and add them to your center one at a time . You can start the activity right away or at a later time by going to "My Center" . Writing Practice Compass Writing and Reading (this practice site looks most like the real COMPASS Test; Writing- Tests #1-7 and Reading-Pactice test #3 only)
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Go to Free online quizzes towards bottom of page.
The Guide to Grammar and Writing
Cengage Learning - Writing
Writing Lab Exercises
Interactive quizzes Verbs, phrases, vocabulary, punctuation, etc Reading Practice Compass Writing and Reading (this practice site looks most like the real COMPASS test; Writing Practice tests #1-7 and Reading Practice test #3 only)
Practice Test #1 for Reading
Practice Test #2 for Reading
Reading Keys - Complete Online Practice
Reading for Thinking Reading online practice
Reading, Writing and Math
COMPASS Sample Questions for Reading, Writing and Math the official ACT COMPASS site.
Sample COMPASS Practice Tests in Writing, Reading and Math (go down to the end of page)
COMPASS On-line-Test Prep Review Writing, Reading and Math
Math
Sample COMPASS Practice Tests in Writing, Reading and Math (go down to the end of page)
COMPASS On-line-Test Prep Review Writing, Reading and Math
Math-Diagnostic/Practice Pre-Algebra and Algebra
Math Practice Test
Math - Hyland College Math Practice Powerpoints and worksheets
Online Math Learning-Geometry
Analyze Math-Geometry A great website for all subjects: www.learningexpresslibrary.com 1st time user, follow these directions:
Select "New User"
Username: Type in: 10471 (plus 7 more digits-like your cell phone number) For example: 104716785678
Password: whatever you want, but REMEMBER IT!
Then select "Piedmont Virginia Community College Jessup Library"
Confirm username/password
Get Started Now!
Choose the High School Learning Center on the left to view the different review options
Choose your tests and courses
Once you select a category, then select the tests/courses and add them to your center one at a time . You can start the activity right away or at a later time by going to "My Center" . |
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