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Check for the most up-to-date information at  \n[schools.nyc.gov/SHS](schools.nyc.gov/SHS), [schools.nyc.gov/High](schools.nyc.gov/High), [and MySchools.nyc](and MySchools.nyc).  \nIt is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including actual or perceived gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy/conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), or weight and to maintain an environment free of harassment on the basis of any of the above protected classifications, including sexual harassment and retaliation. No school may deny admission, registration, or enrollment to a student based on the student’s proficiency or perceived proficiency in English. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Telephone 718-935-3320 / Toll-free: 877-332-4845.  \nContents  \n1.0 Prepare to take the SHSAT ........................................................................................................ 3  \n1.1 Know What to Expect........................................................................................................................... 3  \n1.2 Take the Practice Tests ....................................................................................................................... 3  \n1.3 Check Your Answers from the Sample Test................................................................................ 4  \nHow to Prepare for the English Language Arts Section..........................................................................7  \nHow to Prepare for the Math Section ......................................................................................................... 20  \n2.0 Get Ready for Test Day ...............................................................................................................28  \n2.1 What to Bring to Your Testing Session .......................................................................................28  \n2.2 What NOT to Bring..............................................................................................................................28  \n2.3 Test Day Expectations .......................................................................................................................29  \n2.4 Beginning of Test.................................................................................................................................29  \n2.5 Student Misconduct ...........................................................................................................................30  \n3.0 What Happens After I Take the SHSAT? ......................................................................31  \n3.1 Claims of Testing Irregularities ......................................................................................................31  \n1.0 Prepare to take the SHSAT  \nFamilies should review this section together so that students are well prepared for the test.  \n1.1 Know What to Expect  \nҿ Become very familiar with the design of the test by reviewing the following on the NYC SHSAT Portal: ( [https://nycshsat.myassessmentsupport.com](https://nycshsat.myassessmentsupport.com))  \n■ description of the test  \n■ tips for preparing in the How to Prepare for the SHSAT guide.  \n■ the full-length digital sample tests  \n■ each sample test’s answer key and explanations  \n■ specific sample Grade 9 questions (if you plan to take the test as a 9th grader)  \nҿ Become familiar with the directions for each section so that you:  \n■ fully understand what you h","cbCaiacvyLbllM4T","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiacvyLbllM4T","pdf",1584495,31,"English","# Contents\n## Prepare to take the SHSAT\n## Get Ready for Test Day\n## What Happens After I Take the SHSAT?","[{\"question\":\"What is covered for test-day preparation and expectations?\",\"answer\":\"The guide outlines what to bring and what not to bring, describes test-day expectations, and includes beginning-of-test procedures. 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