Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m. EST September 17, 2024
Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m. EST November 19, 2024
My student has an IEP, 504 plan, is an English Language Learner, or on an ISP plan. Will they receive accommodations for the exam?
If a student not enrolled in a CPS school is applying to take the WHEE and the student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), a 504 Plan, an English Learner (EL) plan or an Independent Service Plan (ISP), the plan must be submitted with all required documentation to: whee@cps-k12.org by the 3:00 p.m. registration deadline. This information is required to verify and confirm testing accommodations for the WHEE.
Accommodations Information:
- Testing Accommodations will be provided for students on the WHEE if the student has accommodations specific to Testing written in an IEP, 504, LEP or ISP. The plan must be dated and active for the current school year. If your student does not have one of these plans or the plan is expired prior to the testing date, they do not qualify for testing accommodations.
- If a student has an accommodation (IEP, 504, LEP, ISP) and does not attend a CPS school, the plan must be submitted with the application to test. Students testing with an accommodation should arrive by 7:45 a.m. and begin testing by 8:00 a.m. We follow a student accommodation as listed in the provided IEP, LEP or 504 plan with the following Exceptions:
- Extended time accommodation is limited to 1.5x. Not 2x or unlimited.
- Test booklets may not be written in (no highlighting or underlining). Scratch paper will be provided.
- Calculators, if specified in the accommodation, will be supplied for the Math subtests. Calculators are not allowed for the Computation subtest.
- Students will not receive read-aloud accommodation on the Reading test.
- Students with limited English proficiency, will be provided a word-to-word dictionary if it is specified in the LEP.
- Frequent Breaks - additional breaks will be built into the test at regular intervals for all students in the testing group. If students take breaks outside of the designated time, time will not stop for the student.
When will I receive my student’s scores?
Exam results are emailed approximately six weeks after the scheduled exam date to the email address listed in Focus. Once available, exam results can also be in your Focus account - Cincinnati Parent Portal. Exam results are not permitted to be given via telephone.
What documentation is needed to register for the exam?
All applicable documents and payment ($55) must be uploaded by the registration deadline for the student to be confirmed for the selected test date. Confirmation emails are sent once the provided information is verified.
- If a student not enrolled in a CPS school is applying to take the WHEE and the student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), a 504 Plan, an English Learner (EL) plan or an Independent Service Plan (ISP), the plan must be submitted with all required documentation to: whee@cps-k12.org by the 3:00 p.m. registration deadline. This information is required to verify and confirm testing accommodations for the WHEE.
There is a fee of $55 to take the Walnut Hills Entrance Exam. Payment fee of $55.00 is not applicable if the following applies:
- Your student currently attends a CPS school.
- Lives in the CPS district - Please confirm your address.
- Parent/Guardian of student is a CPS employee (Registration with current CPS email is required)
Proof of Residency is required for all non-CPS enrolled students who live in CPS school district boundaries: CPS Proof of Residency
My family is relocating to Cincinnati. Are they eligible to enroll in WHHS this year?
Not applicable after September 1, 2024. Walnut Hills High School does not accept late or mid-year enrollments. The Probationary Enrollment process is applicable only to Families Relocating from out of state or outside of a 100 mile radius to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What criteria is used to determine probationary enrollment?
Walnut Hills High School Probationary Enrollment:Please contact Ms. Rebecca Davis, Walnut Hills High School Registrar to inquire about probationary enrollment, space availability and enrollment procedures.
Phone: 513-363-8546
Email: davisre@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Walnut Hills High School website: Walnut Hills High School
How long does the exam take?
The entire exam takes approximately three (3) hours. Testing begins with reading/vocabulary sections, followed by a short break, then the math/computation sections. Students who completed the computation section are free to exit the examination, though we encourage students to use all available time to review answers, make sure nothing is blank, etc.
How should my student prepare for the exam?
CPS Testing does not offer any study materials or recommendations. The examination covers reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, and computation. Parents may want to encourage their children to review grade level content for reading and math. There may be third-party materials out there, however the Testing & Assessment Department has not vetted those products. Parents and guardians should proceed with caution. The Scantron bubble answer sheet is multiple-choice. Children should be aware of how to complete a bubble answer sheet for standardized paper tests.
Will my 8th grade student take the same test as my 6th grade student?
The examination is grade-level appropriate (i.e., a 7th grader student takes a 7th grade test, a 6th grade student takes a 6th grade test, etc.)
What are the Iowa Assessments?
The Iowa Assessments are nationally-normed, reliable assessments used to identify giftedness in specific academic abilities.
What materials do I need to bring?
All materials for the exam (pencils, scratch paper, etc.) are provided the morning of the exam. Students may bring water and snacks. However, snacks should be consumed during the breaks to minimize disruption.
How is the exam scored?
The exam is scored depending on how far along into the school year we are. There’s no advantage to testing late in the season – we do not recommend waiting.
What is the qualifying score and how is it determined?
Students who earned above the minimum score of 65 but below a 75 in a subject area (i.e. scores of 65-74) are encouraged to retest in that subject to give them the best chance of reaching a composite score of 140.
- For example, if a student earned a score of 67 in Reading and 60 in Math, the student should retest in both subject areas even though they met the minimum score for reading. Maximum score of each part from both attempts will be used for the composite score.
- The Reading and Vocabulary sections provide a Reading Total national percentile ranking. The Mathematics and Computation sections provide a Mathematics Total national percentile ranking. The sum of the Reading Total and Mathematics Total national percentile rankings on this test must equal 140 or higher, and each individual test percentile ranking must be 65 or higher.
Who can I contact with other questions?
Questions can be directed to the Family Technology Support Center via phone at 513-363-0186 Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. or anytime via email at whee@cps-k12.org.
