SAT Readiness Academy

Chesterfield County Public Schools is a high-achieving, forward-thinking school division focused on equipping students with the 21st century skills they will need to achieve success after high school.
All schools are accredited and our Standards of Learning results exceed state averages in nearly every category. However, we have areas in need of improvement: our 2006-07 SAT scores trailed state averages in math, critical reading and writing.
With an eye on continuous improvement, Instructional Division leaders have developed an SAT Readiness Academy that will be held July 14-Aug. 7 at Clover Hill High School. Through this program, students will learn more about the SAT so that there are no surprises on test day.
Why are SAT scores important?
SAT scores can tell college admissions staff members how well prepared a student is for college-level academics.
The scores also allow colleges to compare a student’s college readiness with other students in a standardized way.

The two-part SAT Readiness Academy is spread over three weeks: lessons in week one and week two are identical, while week three is reserved for additional, more intensive preparation. By the end of the program, it is expected that students will understand their individual strengths and weaknesses identified by their PSAT results, know what to expect on SAT test day, review practice questions and learn valuable test-taking strategies.