Placement Test Prep Course

Our High School Placement Test Prep Course is designed for girls and boys who are motivated and focused on doing well on the High School Placement Test.  Students wanting to prepare for the test and approach it with a more positive attitude are encouraged to register for the course.  St. Elizabeth High School teachers will teach the classes.

Students will be encouraged to apply the concepts they learn to the High School Placement Test that is offered at St. Elizabeth High School on the following two dates:

•  Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

•  Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) till 3:30 p.m.

Students are asked to only take the High School Placement Test at St. Elizabeth on one of these available dates.

Prep Course Overview

St. Elizabeth High School offers eighth grade girls and boys a one week program that will help them in the following ways: 

●  Improve their learning skills

●  Familiarize them with the High School Placement Test (HSPT)

●  Build confidence in their test taking abilities

●  Introduce them to an exciting high school experience

The Prep Course is designed to prepare students for the Diocesan High School Placement Test and St. Elizabeth High School scholarship consideration.  The course will focus on helping students acquire greater expertise in reading, verbal, math, and test taking skills.  The subjects covered will include:  

●  Reading comprehension and vocabulary

●  Grammar, usage, and writing skills

●  Algebraic operations

●  Problem solving

●  Time management

●  Test taking skills

Location:  St. Elizabeth High School

Dates and Time:  Monday, October 31, 2011 through Thursday,  November 3, 2011;  3:30 p.m. till 5:40 p.m.

Cost:  $125.00 (includes textbook, tablet, and pencils)

Enrollment:  Enrollment is limited to 30 students a session. A minimum of two sessions will be held.

Deadline for Enrollment:  Friday, October 21, 2011

Cancellation Policy:  Fees are refundable (minus cost of the textbook) if you cancel at least two weeks prior to the Prep Course.  No refunds will be made after that time. 

For more information about the course or to register, contact Mr. Matthew Haney ‘03, Director of Admissions, at mhaney@viking.pvt.k12.de.us or 302.656.3369 ext. 3039.

Click here to download a copy of the registration form.

PLEASE BE ADVISED:  Enrollment in the High School Placement Prep Course does not automatically register a student to take the High School Placement Test.  All Catholic grade schools will distribute the necessary Test Registration Forms to their students.  All other students must contact the St. Elizabeth High School Admissions Office to request a Test Registration Form.