Atlantic Coast High School -

Please read this entire message before signing up!

Date: Wednesday, October 29

Start Time: 2:00 p.m.

Deadline to Sign up: Friday, October 24 

• Be on Time: Testing begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

• Cell Phones: All cell phones must be turned off and stored away during testing. Any use of a cell phone will result in your test being invalidated, and you will not be eligible to retake the PERT this school year.

• Testing Duration: You have the entire afternoon to complete the any part of the test but must finish by 5:00 PM.

• Transportation: Ensure you have reliable transportation arranged.

• What to Bring: Bring a fully charged, school-issued laptop. Personal laptops, iPads, or tablets are not permitted.

• No Hoodies: There are no hoodies permitted to be worn during PERT Testing for Test Security. Please make sure you are in dress code under your hoodie on Test Day. 

• No Show Fee: If you sign up to take PERT, you must show up. Failure to email Ms. Hozey by Monday, October 27 at 10 a.m. to cancel your PERT Registration will result in your student account being charged $20.  

PERT is not a graduation requirement. However, it is one of several ways students can qualify for Senior Leave and Dual Enrollment opportunities. The Scores needed are PERT Reading – 106, PERT Writing – 103, and PERT Math – 114

In addition to the PERT, students may meet eligibility criteria through the following standardized tests:

• SAT

  • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – 490

  • Math – 420

• ACT

  • Average of Reading and English – 18

  • Math – 16

• CLT (Classic Learning Test)

  • Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing – 39

  • Quantitative Reasoning – 14

There will be additional opportunities this school year to take PERT. For further information or assistance, please contact the school counseling office.