Assistant Principals: Mr. Stacey Blake Ms. Larryssa Harris
Mr. Andrew Jameson Ms. Maria Jiram
Ms. Amiraht Lester Ms. Kimberly Wiles

Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris Superintendent

5035VERMACK ROAD • DUNWOODY,GEORGIA 30338• PHONE (678) 874-8502• FAX (678) 874-8510

TOM BASS,PRINCIPAL

September 2, 2021

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

During the 2021-2022 school year, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will administer the PSAT/NMSQT to 10th grade students. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) will pay for all 10th grade students to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Parents who wish for their 9th and 11th grade students to participate in this administration must register at the site listed below and pay a fee of $20; Juniors may be eligible for a fee waiver. ALL Freshmen and Juniors must register through the Total Registration Website by clicking HERE or by going to the following https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/111152. Sophomores, 10th grade students, should NOT register.

Students in grades 9th and 11th interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT should register online by Friday, October 1, 2021. Registrations after October 1, 2021 date will incur a late fee. No registrations will be accepted after 3:30 PM on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Parents and students may prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT assessment by visiting the link HERE. This link provides important test details, familiarizes students with question types, and information on the National Merit Scholarship Program.

If you have any questions regarding the PSAT/NMSQT, please contact Larryssa Harris, your College Board test coordinator, at Larryssa_Harris@DekalbSchoolsGA.org.

Sincerely,

Tom Bass Principal

PSAT/NMSQT Test Day Checklist

When: Wednesday, October 13th at 8:30 AM

There are only a few things you really need to bring on PSAT/NMSQT day and many things you’ll be better off leaving at home.

What to Bring

Two No. 2 pencils with erasers

An approved calculator (sat.org/calculators or PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide) Non-Dunwoody students only must bring a valid school or government issued photo ID or a notarized College Board Student ID Form

What NOT to Bring

Any electronic devices, including smart-watches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive or play back audio, photographic, text, or video content Protractors, compasses, rulers
Highlighters, colored pens, colored pencils Pamphlets or papers of any kind
Dictionaries or other books — there are no exceptions, even if English is not your first language
Food and drinks — including bottled water — unless approved by the College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities
You may find a complete list of prohibited items in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide.

During the Test

These are the only items allowed on your desk during the testing session: a test book, an answer sheet, #2 pencils with erasers, and an approved calculator (during specified math sections only).

Please leave ALL Electronic Devices in your book bag. We are serious about providing a secure, quiet environment; therefore, prohibited devices are not permitted into the testing environment; these include but not limited to cellphones, tablets, smart watches, AirPods, etc..

Important: If a cell phone makes a noise or is discovered (even during breaks) the student will be dismissed immediately and disciplinary consequences will be assigned. Your phone may also be confiscated and inspected.