December 13, 2025 & January 10, 2026 8:00 AM at St. Joseph Academy
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
WHY GIVE A PLACEMENT TEST
The placement exam is given by all of the Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine in the spring semester before entering 9th grade. We give the exam as one measurement tool to help place students in their 9th grade course work. .
W H A T I F M Y C H I L D D I D N ' T D O W E L L ?
While it is important for all of the students to do their best on the HSPT, we also consider middle school coursework, grades, and standardized test like the Terra Nova and FAST.
DO WE GET TO CHOOSE ANY CLASSES?
YES! DURING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, YOU AND YOUR CHILD WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE AN ELECTIVE AND A WORLD LANGUAGE COURSE
9TH GRADE ELECTIVE CHOICES: THEATRE ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
GLOBAL STUDIES
YEARBOOK
WORLD LANGUAGE CHOICES: SPANISH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
How do I get placed in Honors?
Have an A average from your 8th grade classwork
Receive an above average score on the HSPT Test
CORE CLASS PLACEMENT
Language Arts: English 1 or English 1 Honors
Math:
Depending on incoming course credit: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry or Geometry Honors
Science: Environmental Science Biology or Biology Honors
Required Courses: Theology 9/10 HOPE
Your middle school education is the best preparation for the HSPT exam, however, If you feel like you would like to prepare for the HSPT exam, A company named Mometrix has prepared a study guide. You can follow these links to check out their study material and practice test.
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/hspt-test/ https://www.mometrix.com/products.htm?type=Study%20Guides