PSAT Day

Rockville High School PSAT School Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for all 11th grade students who are diploma bound. The PSAT assessment is used to measure students' College and Career Readiness, as well as qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will remain free to all Grade 11 students [first-time Grade 9 School Year 2024-2025] and be taken digitally (not paper/pencil format). 11th graders should come to school with a fully charged Chromebook and ready to test.

There are additional activities for students who are not taking the PSAT Test Wednesday morning. Please see below:

  • Selected 9th and 10th graders will participate in credit recovery activities, MSTAR Algebra 1 or PSAT practice, SSL, and/or Naviance lessons. 
  • Selected 12th grade students will have the opportunity to earn student service learning (SSL) hours, participate in credit recovery, receive support with college essay writing and common college applications, or receive IB high level math support and research support in IB. Registered 12th graders will take the Seal of Biliteracy Assessment. 
  • Participating students will receive an email by Tuesday afternoon with their assigned activity and location.

NOTE:

  • Students who are not participating in one of the above-mentioned activities and do not need MCPS bus transportation, with parent permission, may report to school no later than 11:50 a.m. to attend periods 6, 7, & 8. 

Students who are not identified in one of the select groups mentioned above and rely on bus transportation to school will participate in study hall activities until 11:15 a.m. in the Auditorium