Assessments & Testing Information
Types of Assessments
On this Garfield High School Assessments page you will find an overview and helpful dates and detailed information about the different kinds of testing that happen for students over the course of their four years at Garfield High School. Please visit the district Testing and Assessments page for news on how assessments are used and their requirements in Seattle Public Schools.
PSAT/NMSQT & SAT In-School Information

All 11th and 12th-grade students in Seattle Public Schools had the opportunity to take the PSAT and SAT free of charge during the school day in October. PSAT/NMSQT for 11th Graders: TBD and SAT for 12th Graders: TBD. Make-up Date (for both exams): TBD – this is the only scheduled make-up date.
Using PSAT Scores to Prepare for the SAT
Students will need to log onto their College Board accounts to view their PSAT/NMSQT scores and use them to prepare for when the take the SAT. Refer to the College Board Getting Scores site for all the information you need and a video as well.
Grade 11 Juniors, to understand your PSAT scores and tips to prepare for the SAT and how to link your test results with free Khan Academy practice tests tailored just for you view the video on the College Board site. In addition learn more information about practicing for the SAT on College Board as well.
SAT Scores
SAT Scores were posted on the College Board site. Students will need to log into their College Board account to view their scores.
Understanding and Reporting SAT Scores
- How to Get Your Scores
- Understanding your SAT Scores | Finding out how SAT scores are calculated, score structure, what SAT scoring means for you.
- How to Send SAT Scores | Information about sending your SAT scores.
AP Exam Pre-Registration & Payment Due TBD
Garfield HS students taking an AP Exams MUST have Pre-Registered AND Pay for AP Exam(s) by TBD. Note: AP teachers will be send out SchoolPay links via Schoology to students in their classes to pay for tests. Please double check to make sure the test you are paying for is the correct one.
How to Register and Pay for AP Exams
Follow below steps to Pre-Register AND Pay for an AP Exam at Garfield High School.
- STUDENTS – STEP 1: Students will sign up for AP Exams in their classes with their AP teachers.
- PARENTS – STEP 2: Parents/Guardians must pay for AP Exams by TBD by 5 p.m. PST.
- AP teachers will be sending out SchoolPay links via Schoology to students in their classes to pay for tests. Please double check to make sure the test you are paying for is the correct one.
AP Exam Resources
- What is AP?
- AP Exam Dates
- AP CollegeBoard Overview
- AP CollegeBoard Practice Resources
- AP CollegeBoard Practice
- AP Exams Overview & FAQ CollegeBoard
Learn more on the district AP Exam page.
AP Exams in May 2026
AP Exam Testing Windows TBD
- Week 1: May 2026 TBD
- Week 2: May 2026 TBD
- AP exams must be taken on scheduled dates. Students should confirm their exam times and locations with Assistant Principal Rhodes, our AP Coordinator.
- For a full AP Exam schedule, including late-testing dates, visit the College Board AP Exam Test Schedule.
Students should be well-rested and on time for their exams. If you have questions, contact Assistant Principal Rhodes; idrhodes@seattleschools.org (AP Exams).
State Assessment Information
- Smarter Balanced ELA & Math (SBA) Window: TBD
- Required for all 10th graders.
- Available for 11th and 12th graders needing to meet graduation requirements.
- Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)Window: TBD
- 11th graders
All Assessments Overview
As of July 31, 2025