Testing Information
ACT
Offered several times during the school year, the ACT test is most commonly taken during junior year, as well as at the very beginning of a student’s senior year. Registration is completed directly through www.act.org.
Spring 2026 Testing
Which test is my student preparing for this spring?
- Grade 11: ACT with Writing
- Grade 10: PreACT Secure
- Grade 9: PreACT 9 Secure
All spring assessments will digitally test students in the areas of English, Math, Reading, and Science. Juniors will additionally take the Writing exam.
Testing Date: April 9, 2026
Advisory Lessons
February 9th
Advisory teachers will walk students through the recent exam enhancements and the specific in-school supports available to help them reach their target scores.
April 6th
Essential logistics, including what to bring and strategies for maintaining peak mental and physical focus, will be reviewed leading into the exam.
Google Classroom
Students should use the grade-specific codes below to join Google Classroom for practice exams, quizzes, and skill-building.
- Grade 11: utaqx3pg
- Grade 10: 6epe6itf
- Grade 9: 26l3z2mw
Additional Resources
- ACT Subject Quizzes
- ACT Writing Essay Prompts
- Free ACT Resources
- D230 Resource Link
- Scroll to Step 1: Pre-Administration,
- Preparing Students for Testing
Full-Length Practice Tests
TestNav Digital Practice Test
- Click on ‘Practice Tests’
Paper Practice Tests
ACT Prep Opportunities
ACT Enrichment
Junior students are invited to sign up for a special T-Bolt Time enrichment on February 17th to jumpstart their ACT preparation. During this session, students will learn how to use their fall exam results to set personalized goals for the April 9th ACT.
Our instructional team will share key resources and pathways for success during this critical junior-year push. Students can reserve their spot through bit.ly/ACTKick-Off or register starting February 13th at 4 PM by searching for “OT- ACT Kick-Off”.
Subject-Specific Enrichments
Through April 2nd, juniors can attend subject-specific ACT enrichment sessions led by our instructional staff. Students can register weekly via the Skyward T-Bolt Time tile by searching for “OT- ACT.” Each session title will specify the focus area: Math, Reading, English, or Science. Seats are limited, so we encourage students to sign up early to secure a spot.
Reading
Mon/Tues
Mar: 10, 16, 31
English
Tuesday
Feb: 3, 10, 24
Mar: 3, 31
Math
Thursday
Feb: 19, 26
Mar: 5, 12, 19
Apr: 2
Science
Friday
Feb: 20, 27
Mar: 6, 13
Math Evening Review Sessions
The VJA Math Department will host evening review sessions for juniors preparing for the April 9th ACT, starting March 9th - April 8th. Sign-up details will be sent via ParentSquare later this month. Please email Division Chair Mrs. Jackie DeBold with any questions.