News & Notes

ACT and SAT at J. L. Mann High School

J. L. Mann juniors and seniors have an opportunity to take either the SAT or the ACT at no charge to the student in the spring.  The ACT will be given on March 3rd and the SAT will be given on March 10th at J. L. Mann High School.  This opportunity is only available to currently enrolled juniors or seniors.  The deadline to sign up is 4:00 p.m. on November 3rd.  If you have questions, please email Dr. Alsip at calsip@greenville.k12.sc.us.

 

Click here to access the ACT/SAT Sign-Up Form – forms will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025

ASVAB at J. L. Mann High School

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an ability predictor test given by the US military.  Any junior or senior who is considering working in any military branch should take the ASVAB.  The ASVAB will be offered at J. L. Mann High School for J. L. Mann students on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the MultiPurpose Room.  There is no fee to take the ASVAB.  The ASVAB is digital and will be taken on your student chromebook.  The deadline to sign up for the November 5th ASVAB is November 4, 2025. 

 

Click here to access the ASVAB sign-up form – due by November 4, 2025.

Fall WIN Work Ready Test at J. L. Mann High School

Passing the WIN Work Ready test gives students the opportunity to earn a credential to show employers as a way to demonstrate readiness for the work force.  The test covers Math, Reading, Data and Soft skills.  Passing WIN will also earn the CCR credit that Greenville County students are expected to have before graduation.  The Fall WIN test is offered only to seniors who have not yet taken it or who need to re-take it.  WIN will be given on October 28th through October 31st at Mann.  The students assigned to the Fall WIN test received an email from Dr. Alsip letting them know their testing assignment.  Juniors will have an opportunity to take the WIN in the spring.  If you have questions about WIN, email Dr. Alsip at calsip@greenville.k12.sc.us.

J. L. Mann’s Magnet Distinction program

Are you interested in learning about J. L. Mann’s Magnet Distinction program?  Program requirements can be found on our school website by clicking here.

If you are an attendance-area student, please talk with your counselor to sign up.
If you do not live in J. L. Mann’s attendance area, you must apply for the 2026-2027 school year.  Application information can be found on our school website by clicking here.
We are holding a Magnet Information Night in J. L. Mann’s auditorium on October 21, 6:00 p.m.  This is the best way to learn about Magnet.  Plan to attend!
The first Magnet application window opens on November 10.  Applications will be posted through Parent Backpack and submitted online.