2023 PSAT EXAM DATES:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 OR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
8:00 AM - LAKEVILLE SOUTH HS

The PSAT Exam will be held at Lakeville South HS.
Cost is $35.

Registration and payment are done in the School Store on the Campus Portal.

This is an optional test for juniors wanting to qualify for National Merit status and sophomores/juniors seeking practice for college entrance exams. Only juniors and sophomores may take the exam. Register for the PSAT Exam at Lakeville South through the School Store on Campus. The cost is $35. The test is 2 hours and 45 minutes in length.

• Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (register by Oct. 6)
• Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (register by Oct. 20)

Questions? Contact Julie Ledin at Julie.Ledin@isd194.org. 

The PSAT is a 2 hour and 45 minute test that measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. Students have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test does not require students to recall specific facts from classes.

Who and why should students take this test?

• Sophomore or junior who is looking for a practice exam with feedback.
• Receive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of skills necessary for college study. Students can then focus their preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
• See how the performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
• Enter the competition for scholarships from National Merit (grade 11 only).
• Help prepare for the SAT. Students become familiar with the questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
• Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

Visit the Official College Board Student Guide for practice: 

ASVAB Testing Dates: TBD

Although no longer required for graduation from Lakeville South High School, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program helps you identify your skills and interests, explore jobs, and develop your school plans for after high school. It's another tool provided to help search out what post-secondary options might be best for you. This test is FREE and generally offered to interested students on a non-school or late start day. Transportation would be on their own for this optional exam.

For more information on the test, visit .

Testing Window: January 29 - March 22, 2024

The ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are the assessments developed by the WIDA consortium and administered to English learners in order to measure progress toward meeting Minnesota’s standards for English language development. Most English learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs, but English learners who received special education services and meet the participation guidelines may take the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.

The ACCESS is an English language proficiency accountability assessment based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards. There are four language domains assessed by the ACCESS:

• Listening
• Reading
• Speaking
• Writing

The test is available in six grade-level clusters: K, 1, 2–3, 4–5, 6–8, and 9–12. While the Kindergarten ACCESS remains paper-based, the ACCESS is primarily administered online, with paper test materials available only for eligible students.

The Listening and Reading domains are adaptive tests that contain multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items. The Speaking domain consists of speaking prompts delivered online; students respond by speaking into a microphone and recording their responses.The Writing domain contains a set of tasks to which students respond.

Answers to frequently asked questions about the ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are available in a downloadable and printable Parent Fact Sheets. A test preparation fact sheet is also available. See the document list below.

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Testing Date: March 12, 2024

Every Minnesota High School Junior will be given the chance to take the ACT in their own school during a regular daily schedule.  This is provided at a reduced cost to the student.  

This year's exam for the Class of 2024 will be held on March 12, 2024.  To adhere to the ACT testing requirements, only Juniors will be in attendance that day and all other grade levels will be participating in a digital learning event.  Details about the schedule, student testing locations, what to bring, and more will be emailed to Juniors and included in newsletters prior to the event.

To register for this ACT test, please go to the student or parent Campus Portal, go to the School Store, select Exam Fees, and select ACT test.  The cost of the test is $52.50.

Anyone else looking to take the ACT on another date would need to register on their own for a National testing date.  Lakeville North or South will generally be an option for location on most of those Saturday options. Find out more and to register, visit

Math & Reading Test Window: March 4 - May 3, 2024
Science Test Window: March 4 - May 10, 2024

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment test is the state-determined test used in schools to measure student achievement in the areas of reading, math, and science. State tests are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area. These tests help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. Most students take the MCAs, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility criteria may take the MTAS.

Minnesota’s statewide tests are objective, standardized measures of student achievement on academic or proficiency standards. Students, families, teachers and administrators use statewide test results as part of a comprehensive system for evaluating learning.

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment scores are available through the .

• Click on the link
• Choose "My School" in the top left corner of the screen
• Fill in the school’s name
• Click on MCAs/MTAs on the left side of the page.

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) is available in a downloadable and printable Parent Fact Sheets. A test preparation fact sheet is also available. See the document list below. Translated versions of these fact sheets are available under Translated Documents, below.

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Test Window: March 4 - May 3, 2024

The Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) is an alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It is a performance-based assessment administered and scored by the test administrator using a script and a task-specific scoring rubric. The MTAS is used to measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). MTAS Reading is given to students in grade 10. MTAS Math is given to students in grade 11. MTAS Science is given to students currently in a Life Science class. Test administration times will vary for each student, and the state does not provide estimated test administration times for the MTAS. Results will be mailed home in late August or early September.

Answers to frequently asked questions about MTAS are available in a downloadable and printable Parent Fact Sheets. A test preparation fact sheet is also available. See the document list below. Translated versions of these fact sheets are available under Translated Documents, below.

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AP EXAM Dates: May 6 - 17, 2024

Although optional, taking the Advanced Placement (AP)® exam is an important part of all AP courses. Lakeville South High School staff encourages all students to take AP exams for the AP classes they have taken during the school year. Scoring well on an AP exam can often result in college credit being earned, saving a significant amount of tuition money and time. The AP Program is prepared to meet schools and students where they are this year. AP will support in-school testing in 2024 because administering exams in schools maximizes access and opportunity. 

For more details, visit

During the first two weeks of school, all students taking an AP class in the first semester will be creating a mycollegeboard.com account during their AP classes so they can access online resources, AP scores, etc. They will also be asked to indicate if they will be taking the AP exam in May. AP exams cost $85 each. The initial deadline for purchasing AP exams is 3:00 p.m on October 27, 2023. The price will increase until the final deadline in mid November. See AP Exam Fees & Due Dates below. Students with questions about financial assistance should contact their Dean of Students. Please visit the School Store on Campus Portal to sign up and pay for your exam(s). 

Exam dates can be found .

AP Exam Fees & Payment Due Dates
Semester 1 and Yearlong AP Exams Only

REGISTRATION

• Registration Starts: 9/6/2023
• Registration Ends: 10/27/2023 @ 3 PM
• Registration Fee: $85

LATE REGISTRATION

• Registration Starts: 10/30/2023
• Registration Ends: 11/10/2023 @ 3 PM
• Registration Fee: $105

FINAL REGISTRATION

• Registration Starts: After 3 PM on 11/10/2023 
• Case-by-case basis. Contact Julie Ledin.
• Registration Fee: $145

AP Exam Fees & Payment Due Dates
Semester 2 AP Exams Only

REGISTRATION

• Registration Starts: 1/3/2024
• Registration Ends: 2/29/2024 @ 3 PM
• Registration Fee: $85

LATE REGISTRATION

• Registration Starts: 3/1/2024
• Registration Ends: 3/11/2024 @ 3 PM
• Registration Fee: $105