Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

 SCHOOL CODE: 372684
ACT Test Center Code: 063210
SAT Test Center Code: 37152

2012-13 School Year

Standardized Tests (PSAT, ACT, SAT and AP)

Fall Semester 2012

  • Four one-hour PSAT practices for all OSSM juniors

Practice #1

Saturday, Aug. 18

After math tests at reading room*

Sec 1: critical reading (25 min.)

Sec 5: writing skills (30 min.)

Practice #2

Saturday, Sept. 8

After literature test at reading room*

Sec 2: mathematics (25 min.)

Sec 3: critical reading (25 min.)

Practice #3

Saturday, Sept. 22

After history test at reading room*

Sec 4: mathematics (25 min.)

Sec 5: writing skills (30 min.)

Practice #4

Saturday, Oct. 5

After physics test at reading room*

Pending results of practices

PSAT Test

Required

for Juniors

Wednesday, Oct. 17

8:30-10:50 a.m.

student lounge

*All PSAT practices will be held in the reading room from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

 

Fall Semester 2012

  • SAT-Required for seniors on Saturday, October 6.  Must take at OSSM. 

(Registration deadline is September 7.)  Due to limited seating, please register early.

  • ACT-Required for seniors on Saturday, October 27.  Must take at OSSM.

(Registration deadline is September 21.)

  • SAT-Required for juniors on Saturday, November 3.  Must take at OSSM.

(Registration deadline is October 4.)  Due to limited seating, please register  early.

  • ACT-Required for juniors on Saturday, December 8.  Must take at OSSM.

(Registration deadline is November 2.)

 

Spring Semester 2013

  • ACT-Required for juniors on Saturday, April 13. Must take at OSSM.

(Registration deadline is March 8.)

  • SAT-Required for juniors on Saturday, May 4.  Must take at OSSM.

(Registration deadline is April. 5.)  Due to limited seating, please register early.

  • SAT on Saturday, June 1 at OSSM.  Not required for OSSM students.
  • ACT on Saturday, June 8 at OSSM.  Not required for OSSM students.

For SAT fees, registration and information on fee waivers, check the website at  http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fees

For ACT fees, registration and information on fee waivers, check the website at  http://www.actstudent.org/regist/actfees.html

For other questions and concerns, contact Dr. Xifan Liu

 AP Exam Dates May 2013

Week 1

Morning 8 a.m.

Afternoon Noon

Monday,
May 6

Chemistry
Environmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday,
May 7

Computer Science A
Spanish Language

Art History

Wednesday,
May 8

Calculus AB
Calculus BC

Chinese Language and Culture

Thursday,
May 9

English Literature and Composition

Japanese Language and Culture
Latin

Friday,
May 10

English Language and Composition

Statistics


Studio Art—Last day for coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8 p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D design and drawing students for physical portfolio assembly.

 

Week 2

Morning 8 a.m.

Afternoon  Noon

Afternoon 2 p.m.

Monday,
May 13

Biology
Music Theory

Physics B
Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C:
Electricity and Magnetism

Tuesday,
May 14

United States Government and Politics

Comparative Government and Politics
French Language and Culture

 

Wednesday,
May 15

German Language and Culture
United States History

European History

 

Thursday,
May 16

Macroeconomics
World History

Microeconomics
Italian Language and Culture

 

Friday,
May 17

Human Geography
Spanish Literature and Culture

 

 

 

News

Is OSSM a private school?

No, the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is a two-year public residential high school created and funded by the Oklahoma legislature.  The school is open to all students across the state who wish to apply during their sophomore year.  OSSM is categorized as a state agency.  See the Admissions webpage for details and application deadlines. 

What is the tuition to attend OSSM?

There is no tuition for a student to attend the school.  Room and board are provided by the state.  Students may wish to have "pocket money" available for incidentals like school supplies, snack bar items or a weekend trip to a local restaurant, movie theatre, bookstore or mall.

Who can attend OSSM?

OSSM is open to all Oklahoma students who are entering their junior year of high school.  Applications are due in March of the sophomore year.