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Romick staff announce ACT dates, prep sessions and a '17' campaign goal
Summary
Romick school staff in Round Lake CUSD 116 told students the junior class will take the ACT on April 8, freshmen and sophomores will take the pre-ACT on April 9, and the school is offering in-class, during- and after-school, and online preparation resources as part of a campaign with a goal of "17" on the ACT.
A school staff member for Round Lake CUSD 116 announced that Romick juniors will take the ACT on April 8 and that freshmen and sophomores will take the pre-ACT on April 9, and described school-run preparation opportunities.
The announcement said the ACT measures college and career readiness and encouraged students to attend ACT prep sessions offered during and after the school day and to use online lessons. "We encourage students to take advantage of our ACT prep sessions during and after the school day, exercises offered in class, and online lessons to help you feel confident on the day," a school staff member said.
Staff advised standard test-day preparations: get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, arrive at school early, be mentally prepared, answer all questions, and budget time so the test can be completed. "Before taking the ACT or any practice test, be sure to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast, come to school early, and be mentally prepared to take the assessment," the announcement said.
In the recorded remarks staff also said the school is pursuing a campaign goal described as "17 on the ACT." The phrase in the recording was not fully clear; the announcement stated, "We are confident that we will hit our goal ... of 17 on the ACT." The school did not specify whether that figure is a target average, a minimum score, or another metric.
No formal actions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the announcement. The message was delivered as a school announcement intended for students and families and did not include additional administrative details such as testing locations, accommodations, or contact information for further questions.
Romick staff encouraged students to use the listed preparation resources and follow the test-day guidance to improve readiness for the April test dates.
