HSPT INFO (4)

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. .

WHAT IF MY CHILD DIDN' T DO WELL?

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? Y E S ! D U R I N G T H E A D M IS S I O N S P R OC E S S, YO U A N D Y O U R C H I L D W I L L H A V E T H E O P P O R T U N IT Y T O C H OO S E A N 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 THE ACADEMIC TEAM AT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY WILL PLACE STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING COURSES: 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

Can I prepare for the HSPT?

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