Reedsburg Area High School

2021 ACT Plus Writing Test for Wisconsin Juniors

• ACT High School Assessments Information for Families 2020-21 brochure (Español)
• December 2020 Updates Letter (PDF) (Español)
• 2020-2021 Preparing for the ACT Test (PDF)
• Junior ACT Meeting on Wednesday, February 3: Ms. Johnson held a virtual presentation for junior students regarding the state-mandated ACT test in March. Students were emailed information and a meeting link in their school email accounts.
  • Slideshow presentation
  • Zoom meeting recording (the file is large and may load slowly)
• All students must create a myACT account prior to testing. This information will be provided in the next few weeks to students in their English classes.
• Test Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
  • only juniors will be in the building on this date
  • buses will run the usual pick-up/drop-off schedule
  • freshmen, sophomores and seniors will not have virtual or in-person classes on this date
• Test Location:
  • RAHS test rooms will be posted for students prior to the test date
  • prior to the test date, students with test accommodations must contact their case managers to confirm their test rooms, times and/or dates
• Test Time: 8:00 a.m. start
  • rest well the night before and eat a healthy breakfast
  • try to arrive 10-15 minutes early
  • late students will not be allowed to test
  • mid-morning snacks will be provided / lunch will not be served to students without test accommodations
  • students will be dismissed by their test proctor or room supervisor after testing
  • most students without test accommodations will finish testing by approximately 1:30 p.m.
• Bring the following:
  • approved ACT calculator (ACT Calculator Policy)
  • several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils)
  • CHARGED school Chromebook
• Leave the following items at home (or in your locker):
  • cell phones or other electronic devices like Apple watches and Fitbits
• Additional Test Day Policies & Reminders
• ACT Scores: For students who tested online using their Chromebooks, ACT score reports will be mailed home to students approximately 2 weeks after the test. For those who took a paper-and-pencil test, score reports will be mailed home in 6-8 weeks.

The ACT test contains four curriculum-based, multiple choice tests that measure academic achievement in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science, as well as an optional Writing Test, for which students complete an essay.

• What is the ACT?
• ACT High School Assessments Information for Families 2020-21 brochure (Español)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• ACT Test Registration
  • The RAHS CEEB (ACT) code is 501-950.
• ACT Fees
  • If you feel that you may qualify for a test fee waiver, please speak to a school counselor before registering for an exam for more information and assistance.
• ACT Test Dates
  • 20-21 ACT National Test Dates with RAHS ACT Code
• Contact ACT
• ACT Test Prep
  • www.actstudent.org
  • ACT Academy
  • DPI ACT High School Assessments Practice Tests and Sample Items
  • Private College Zone Test Prep
  • Varsity Learning Tools Free ACT Test Prep
  • www.prepfactory.com
  • Learn How to Become: Prepping for the ACT: Information, Resources and Expert Advice for College-Bound Students
  • 2020-2021 Preparing for the ACT Test (PDF)
  • Test Day: Everything You Need to Know for the Day of the Test
• ACT Scores: For students completing the ACT in 2020 and earlier, e.g., Class of 2021.
  • How Students Obtain/Access Their Scores: Juniors who take the Wisconsin ACT plus Writing test typically receive their score reports from ACT 6-8 weeks after state testing is completed; students who tested with accommodations may receive their scores later than this. Score reports are mailed to the home address that the student bubbled on his/her answer sheet.
• Since the 2014-2015 school year, all Wisconsin high schools are required to administer the ACT® Plus Writing test to junior students during Semester 2. Visit the DPI website for additional information. Junior students wishing to take an additional ACT test(s) should register for the exam online at www.actstudent.org. The RAHS ACT Test Coordinator is Ms. Ashley Johnson (tel. (608) 768-8928 ext. 1161 or email ashjohnson@rsd.k12.wi.us); Ms. Sharon Schafer is the Special Education ACT Test Coordinator. 
• Follow ACT Student on Twitter for helpful information, including registration reminders, test preparation tips and much more.

More Information
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ashley Johnson, RAHS ACT Test Coordinator, in the RAHS Counseling Office at (608) 768-8928 ext. 1161. More information about district assessments is available online at www.rsd.k12.wi.us/district/assessments.