Scarsdale High School: Back To School Events

First Day of School

Schools open on Tuesday, September 4; half day for elementary schools, full day for middle school and high school.

For Freshmen: Ninth grade orientation

Scarsdale High School holds 9^th grade orientation every year to help ease the transition from the middle school to the high school.

“Freshman orientation was great. It helped me get to know the school and how to get around without being overwhelmed that first day with the rest of the school there,” said Scarsdale High School sophomore Barak Stockler about his experience last year. 

This year orientation will be held on Thursday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 4.

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For Juniors: SAT/ACT Tests

One major component of junior year is SAT/ACT tests. Juniors often prepare for these tests as soon as they get back to school. Don’t forget to register on time! 

Upcoming SAT Dates: (see collegeboard.org for more information)

October 6 – Register by September 7

November 3 – Register by October 4

Upcoming ACT Dates: (see actstudent.org for more information)

September 8 – Register August 17

October 27 – Register September 21

For Seniors: Common Application Release Date

With application season right around the corner, many seniors spend the last few weeks before school starts working on or planning components of their applications, especially their common app. 

“Starting most of my applications in August made me feel a lot more confident and relaxed going into school in the fall,” Scarsdale High School graduate Elizabeth Ostertag said. “Whenever I’d have a spare minute, I'd just write a quick rough draft of an answer to a question, and even though most of what I wrote was far from perfect it's great to just get some ideas flowing when you're beginning to think about applying to college.” 

Preview versions of the 2012-13 First-Year Applications are now available online at commonapp.org. The 2012-13 Common App Online will launch August 1.

Chalking event

Chalking is a senior class tradition at Scarsdale High School. Seniors write messages, memories, jokes, drawings, and often, “Class of 2013” on the concrete in front of the school together. The senior class officers will announce the date and time of chalking in the upcoming weeks. 

SAT/ACT Tests

Some seniors choose to retake their SAT/ACT in the first few months of senior year, a few months before they apply to college.

“I took the SAT again during my senior year - I had already taken it twice already- to see if I would get a higher score,” said Scarsdale High School graduate Sara Takamatsu. “It was pretty hard, juggling college applications while studying for the SAT’s but I just tried not to pressure myself that much because it’s a very stressful time.”

Upcoming SAT Dates: (see collegeboard.org for more information)

October 6 – Register by September 7

Upcoming ACT Dates: (see actstudent.org for more information)

September 8 – Register August 17

October 27 – Register September 21

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