TEST DATE: October 28, 2026

TIME: Standard - 8:30am - 1:00pm

WHO: Any 10th grade student - in person and virtual learner

BRING: A prepared mind and attitude. You may also bring a drink or snack for breaktime between test 2 and 3.

PLAN TO: Do your best and answer every question to provide yourself with a good ACT study guide. Plan to have your phone collected for testing and returned after the test is completed for the entire room.

REPORT TO: Report to the cafeteria.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The State Board of Education is required by General Statute § 115C-174.22, to plan for and require the administration of the PreACT test to all public school students in tenth grade. The PreACT assessment measures what students have learned in their courses and helps educators identify the information that students still need to learn to succeed in college or a career. Your child is scheduled to take the PreACT in-person at Winston Salem Preparatory Academy via the online format on October 28, 2026.

All Grade 10 students are required to take this test.

The PreACT simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions. The PreACT is reported on the same 1–36 score scale as the ACT, but PreACT has a maximum score of 35. The PreACT also provides a predicted ACT composite score range.

The PreACT assessment includes four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading, and science. The PreACT is designed to help parents and educators identify areas where students may need additional academic support or remediation. The PreACT can also help to initiate strategic conversations between parents and schools regarding dual enrollment decisions, identifying curriculum gaps, implementing interventions on behalf of students, and choosing Advanced Placement classes.

If you have questions or concerns about the PreACT, please contact Ms.Walls at (336)703-6732 or email at amwalls@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Sincerely,

Ashayla Walls,

Testing Coordinator