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Worthington announces SAT administration change and reports PSAT participation
Summary
Superintendent reported that juniors will take the SAT in school this spring and that voluntary PSAT participation at the two traditional high schools had strong turnout; district also noted an upcoming professional‑development day.
The Worthington Schools superintendent updated trustees that the district has moved from the ACT to the SAT for district‑administered exams and that all juniors will take the SAT at school in the spring at no cost to families.
Why it matters: The change affects college‑readiness testing logistics for all juniors and removes cost barriers for students. The superintendent also reported strong participation in a voluntary PSAT opportunity this fall and reminded families about an upcoming professional‑development day.
Key facts
• Testing: The superintendent said 372 students at Thomas Worthington and 408 students at Worthington Kilbourne signed up for the PSAT administration held Oct. 8. The district plans to administer the SAT to all juniors in the spring at no charge to families.
• Calendar and professional development: The district noted a Worthington Educational Support Professional Development Day on Friday, Oct. 18, during which students and certified staff do not report to school; support staff attend a full day of training.
• Other reports: The superintendent summarized ongoing work on social‑emotional learning, safety drills and communication efforts; the board received the update as part of the superintendent’s regular report.
Next steps
The district will administer the SAT to all juniors in spring; staff will continue to communicate testing details and logistics to families.
