The ACT
ACT Day: it’s becoming an annual tradition at Des Moines Public Schools as the day when hundreds of high school juniors take – free of charge – the ACT college entrance exam. 2018-2019 is the twelth year DMPS has been offering the ACT exam to all juniors. Over the past five years, approximately 90 percent of juniors have taken this exam.
The benefits are becoming evident. Enrollment in Advanced Placement and other college preparatory courses has increased dramatically. Students who otherwise may not have considered college are learning they have what it takes. Colleges and universities open a dialogue with students, encouraging them to be college-ready and begin considering career options. The district’s graduation rate continues to increase. And students are given a free shot at a test that can have a direct and positive impact on their futures.
DMPS is the first school district in Iowa to provide every junior the opportunity to take a college entrance exam.
The benefits are becoming evident. Enrollment in Advanced Placement and other college preparatory courses has increased dramatically. Students who otherwise may not have considered college are learning they have what it takes. Colleges and universities open a dialogue with students, encouraging them to be college-ready and begin considering career options. The district’s graduation rate continues to increase. And students are given a free shot at a test that can have a direct and positive impact on their futures.
DMPS is the first school district in Iowa to provide every junior the opportunity to take a college entrance exam.
ACT Downloads (link to internal site)
College Readiness Benchmarks for the ACT Assessment
Link to Resources for ELL Subtopic: English Language Learner
