Testing
High school can be a confusing time for parents and students. There are a number of tests at the high school level that students are required to take and other tests that students will want to take to prepare for college or career after high school. Please see the useful links to answer questions you may have about the various testing programs.
Students that are finished with their high school credits but still need to complete their state assessment requirement to graduate can sign up online to test at the next test administration. Please find the testing program required for your graduation plan in the quick links found on the side of this page. The link will give you information regarding registration and a link to the TEA registration page.
Home school students should contact Ms. Hamilton for more information on testing.
STAAR
STAAR Testing Dates 2025-2026
December 2025
- December 3rd - English 1
- December 4th - English 2
- December 9th - Biology and US History
- December 10th - Algebra 1
Note: Scores available on Parent Portal on January 15, 2026
Spring 2026
- April 15th - English 1
- April 16th - English 2
- April 22nd - Biology
- April 23rd - US History
- April 29th - Algebra 1
Note: Scores available on Parent Portal on June 5, 2025
Accessing STAAR Scores
STAAR and End of Course (EOC) results can be accessed through Skyward Family Access with the Single Sign on Feature. The directions are below to utilize the feature.
- Login to Skyward. Click Open in Browser if using the Skyward app
- At the top right, click on “District Links”
3. If you have more than one student, you will be able to view each child’s results by clicking on the student’s name.
4. A new window will open and you will be automatically logged into your child’s Texas Assessment account. Here you can learn about
- Your child’s most recent STAAR scores
- Historic STAAR scores for your student
- Explanations of your child’s results
- TELPAS and STAAR Alt-2 results (if applicable)
If your child’s results are not available, you will see this message:
Student's scores can also be found online Texas Assessment Family Portal by using your children's unique access code, birth date, and legal first name.
If you need assistance, contact Amy Hamilton.
SAT/ACT
Get ready to apply for college. SAT and ACT scores are used by colleges as part of their admissions process.
Be sure to include the New Caney High School Code when you register 445-060
SAT Testing (College Board Suite of Assessment)
- 2025-2025 SAT Dates and Deadlines/ Registration
- SAT Fee Waivers are available. See your counselor for more information.
- New Caney High School will host the SAT this year on the following dates:
- August 23, 2025
- September 13, 2025
- November 8, 2025
- March 14, 2026
- Devices ARE NOT provided for Saturday test
- NCISD students can use their issued Chromebook to access the Bluebook APP to take the test on Saturdays at New Caney High School
- Link to Free SAT Practice and Preparation
- Link to Accommodation Information
ACT Testing
- 2025-2026 ACT Testing Dates and registration
- ACT fee waivers are available. See your counselor for more information.
- Link to Free Practice and Preparation
- Link to Accommodation Information
PSAT/NMSQT
Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
- Here at New Caney High School - October 21, 2025.
- Available to Juniors
- The fee of $20 is due before you can sit for the test
- The PSAT/NMSQT test will be given online. The students will use the Bluebook APP on their chromebook to access the test platform.
Register
- Click here to register and pay your $19 fee
- Financial aid is available. Visit the Dean’s office for more information.
Deadline to register is September 15, 2025
More Information
Home School Students
Any 11th grade Home School students interested in joining us at New Caney High School for the PSAT/NMSQT testing contact Ms. Hamilton at ahamilton1@newcaneyisd.org or call 281-577-2800 ext 5136.
Accuplacer TSIA2
Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)
TSIA is designed to help your high school, college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Click here for more information about the Texas Success Initiative program.
In-School Administrations for 2025-2026
Sign up for the TSIA test administration if you are interested in Dual credit classes in the 2026-2027 school year or are a senior that needs the TSIA for college in the fall of 2026 semester. Testing will be offered on the following dates (seating is limited, registration is on a first come first serve basis):
- September 24, 2025
- October 22, 2025
- February 4, 2026
- March 5, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- April 2, 2026
- May 1, 2026
This test is free for New Caney High School students. Space is limited, so register soon to reserve your spot. Registration will be closed when there is no space available or a week before the test date (whichever comes first).
- NCHS TSI Registration Form
- Pre-Assessment Activity-This must be completed before you register for the TSIA (this only needs to be completed once).
Links to more Information
- Access My Score -Student ID is your NCHS Student ID
- Student FAQ from Accuplacer
- Video Overview of TSIA
- Free Accuplacer Practice Resources
- Accuplacer Student Portal - includes resources for students about the test and practice.
ASVAB
To assist students with their career choices after high school, New Caney High School will be offering the ASVAB test on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This test measures a student's academic skills along with different competencies in other areas. ASVAB is used by the military but is also used for career exploration, which matches students' skills with careers. There is no charge for this test.
Registration
- Fall 2025 ASVAB Registration Form
- Students may also register with Ms. Hamilton by September 15, 2025. There is limited space available.
ASVAB Resources
- ASVAB Career Exploration Website
- Ace the ASVAB Test - practice test and more information
- ASVAB Practice Test Link
- Understanding my score report
AP Testing
Order your AP Exam
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AP teachers will work with students to create or log into their MyAP account and join the AP Classroom for their courses.
- Link to MyAP login screen.
- Link to AP Student Help with Joining Your AP Class Section
- Note: If this process is not completed by the due date, an exam may not be ordered
- All AP students must be registered by October 31, 2025.
Pay for your AP Exams
- For New Caney ISD Students, AP exam fees are $42.00 per exam up to a maximum of $168.00. The district will pay the difference of the $99.00 per exam fee that the College Board charges and $147 for AP Capstone exams.
- Click here to access New Caney High School APTS Registration (available 8/18/25)
- All payments will be made to APTS with the following options:
- Online credit/debit card
- note: free and reduced lunch does not exempt a student from the exam fees.
- All exam fees are due by October 31, 2025. After this due date, there will be an additional fee of $40 per exam to cover The College Board's late ordering fee.
- If you can not make your payment due to hardship, complete the Hardship Application located in the Dean’s Office at NCHS to request financial aid. This form must be received before October 31, 2025.
Note: If the student is not registered with the College Board and paid their fee on the APTS Registration site by the due date, the exam may not be ordered.
Independent Study Students Interested in Taking an AP Exam
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Students who are doing independent study and would like to register for an AP exam, complete and return the Application for Independent Study AP Exam to Amy Hamilton in room F215.
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The fee for each exam is $40 and is due at the time of registration.
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Click on the link to access the application 2025 Application for Independent Study AP Exam ordering.
AP Late Testing Policy
Late testing is only permitted under specific circumstances that comply with the College Board's Late Testing Policy. Documentation is required before a test can be ordered. A lack of proper documentation may result in a student not being able to take a late test on an alternative date. Students missing an AP test for any other reason may not qualify to request late testing.
The campus testing coordinator will make the final decision on whether the campus will administer a late test for a student. Students may be permitted to register for a late test on an alternate date under the following circumstances: with no extra fee:
- Family commitment (death in the immediate family, college/university graduation)
- School sponsored events
- Academic or athletic contest/event
- Ordering error
Any student can pay the College Board late fee of $40 to take a late exam.
Request for Accommodations
If you would like to request test accommodation, email ahamilton1@newcaneyisd.org, Amy Hamilton, Campus Testing Coordinator, for further information.
- Consent Form for the College Board Accommodations Request. Complete and return to Amy Hamilton.
- 2025-2026 College Board Accommodation Request Due Dates
- College Board Accommodation Information
Home School Students
Please contact Amy Hamilton ahamilton1@newcaneyisd.org or call 281-577-2800 for more information. The deadline to register and pay is October 31, 2025.
Scores
Scores will be posted by mid July. You can access your scores through your MyAP account.
AP Testing Resources
In-School PSAT
PSAT 10
As New Caney ISD, strives to prepare students for education beyond high school. The district will be administering the PSAT 10 test to students in cohort 2028 (or 10th graders). This test will be offered to students during school on Wednesday, March 11, 2025. This test is multiple choice and consists of 3 sections; Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. The test is now only given online. Click here for more information about the PSAT 10 test.
Preparation
In-School SAT
Fall Administration-Seniors Only
New Caney High School will be offering the In School SAT on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 to any senior interested.
Registration
Seniors interested in taking the test on this day can click below to register for the exam. Students can also stop by the Dean’s Office and speak with Ms. Hamilton. The deadline to register is September 15, 2025.
Spring Administration
New Caney ISD will be offering the In School SAT test at no charge to New Caney High School juniors. The test date will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Advanced testers (juniors that took Algebra 1 in 8th grade) will be scheduled to take the In School SAT. note: per TEA students that take Algebra 1 in junior high are to take the SAT or ACT while in high school.
Registration
Juniors interested in taking the test can click below to register for the exam. Students can also stop by the Dean’s Office and speak with Ms. Hamilton. The deadline to register is January 31, 2026.
Click Here to register for March 11th In School SAT testing
Accommodations
SAT is part of the College Board Suite of assessment. To utilize accommodations for this test, a request needs to be submitted and be approved by the College Board prior to the test date. The due date to submit an accommodation request for the March 12th test is January 10, 2025.
Resources
- Information about SAT accommodations
- Link to SAT Suite of Assessment Practice and Preparation
- Digital SAT Information
- Link to SAT In School Student Guide Fall of 2025