This 7 week program begins on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 and will take place at Hamline University. This program covers topics related to college admissions, scholarships, personal finance and ACT testing strategies. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/degree-a-college-preparatory-program-tickets-490165527287.

• Link: Alpha Phi Alpha Test Prep Overview
• Link: Alpha Phi Alpha Program Schedule

OCCR Test Prep Program:

The Office of College and Career Readiness (OCCR) Test Prep Program provides students with strategies to help them feel confident with the testing process. Test item analysis, specific techniques to handle the different question types, and time management skills will be covered.

Eleventh grade students from ALL SPPS High Schools are eligible for this program. Students have the option of an 8-week Saturday morning schedule  (6 classes + 2 test dates) or an 8-week Tuesday evening/Saturday morning schedule (6 classes on Tuesday evenings + 2 test dates on Saturdays).

Registration is now closed.

Contact your school counselor if you have questions about how this program can benefit you. Reach out to Tracy Tomberlin (tracy.tomberlin@spps.org) if you have questions about registration. Students with an IEP or receiving EL services can also consult with their case manager or EL teacher.

Option A: Saturday Online

Option B: Tuesday Online (classes on Tuesday evenings, tests on Saturday mornings)

Registration closed on November 23, 2022. 

Methodize

Methodize is a self-paced online ACT test prep program available through Xello. Students can access Methodize directly from their Xello account.

1. Open the Clever app or go to www.clever.com/in/SPPS. 
2. Click 'Log in with Active Directory'.
3. Enter your Active Directory username and password.
4. Click on the Xello app.
5. In the ‘Links & Resources’ section, select ‘Methodize’. The program will open in a new tab.