Tomcat Seniors Take The SAT

Press release from East Aurora School District 131:

On October 14, 685 seniors from the Class of 2021 arrived at East High to take the SAT exam. While our schools continue full-remote learning, taking the in-person SAT test is critical because it is a graduation requirement, and many colleges use this test to help determine scholarships and admission.

At 7:45 a.m., students arrived on campus and were greeted by positive, inspiring sidewalk messages from our caring East High teachers and staff. Students checked in at one of 15 kiosks to have their temperature checked. Wearing a mask at all times—and carrying two #2 pencils, an approved calculator, and their school ID, our Tomcats safely dispersed to 100 testing rooms, with no more than eight students in each room. Testing rooms were staffed by dedicated teachers and staff from both the high school and our middle schools.

Our Tomcats were provided grab-and-go breakfast and lunch, with round-trip bus transportation to those in need. Following the test, students had an opportunity to visit an outdoor mini college fair on the Roy E. Davis Field, where admission representatives from Aurora University, Waubonsee Community College, and the National Guard were available to speak with students.

We are so proud of our Tomcats, as 93% of the entire senior class seized the opportunity to fulfill the Illinois State graduation requirement and receive a reportable score for college admission and scholarships. Way to go, Tomcats!

This press release was produced by East Aurora School District 131. The views expressed here are the author’s own.