Testing Dates 2022-23
Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
| Grade Levels | Test | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 4K | 4K Readiness: PALS | August 15-October 18* January 9-27* March 29-June 2* |
| 5K | 5K Readiness: KRA | August 15-October 18* |
| 5K-1 | FastBridge Reading and Math | August 22-September 16* December 5-January 20* April 24-May 31* |
| 5K-5 (Identified Students) | ACCESS for ELLs (English Language Proficiency Assessment) Alternate ACCESS for ELLs |
January 23-March 10* |
| 1 1-2 and 3-5 (Identified Students) 1 |
MAP Growth | September 12-23* December 1-14* March 1-14* |
| 2 | CogAT | October 10-11 |
| 2 | Iowa Assessment | October 12-13 |
| 2-5 | Mastery View Predictive Assessment (MC Benchmark) - Math (Gr. 2-5), ELA (Gr. 2-5), & Science (Gr. 4 Only) | October 24-28 January 23-27 March 10, 13-16 |
| 2-5 (Identified Students) | SC Performance Task Assessments (Gifted and Talented) | February 21-March 16* |
| 3-5 | SC READY ELA, Math & Science (Gr. 4) | May 5-June 2* |
| 3-5 | SC READY ELA Session 1 - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 10 |
| 3-5 | SC READY ELA Session 2 - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 11 |
| 3-5 | SC READY Math - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 23 |
| 4 |
SC READY Science (Gr. 4) - GCS Virtual Program Students |
May 24 |
| 3-5 (Identified Sp. Ed. Students) | SC-Alt (South Carolina Alternate Assessment) ELA & Math (Gr. 3-5), Science (Gr. 4) | March 6-April 14* |
| Identified Students (Gr. 4)/IDschools TBD | NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) | March 27-April 14* |
Note: Test dates will be updated as information is received from the South Carolina Department of Education and/or testing contractors. As dates are subject to change, please check back regularly. Contact your school for specific test information.
*Schools will schedule students for testing.
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
| Grade Levels | Tests | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | SC READY ELA, Math, & Science (Gr. 6) | May 5-June 2* |
| 6-8 | SC READY ELA Session 1 - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 16 |
| 6-8 | SC READY ELA Session 2 - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 17 |
| 6-8 | SC READY Math - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 23 |
| 6-8 | SC READY Science (Gr. 6) - GCS Virtual Program Students | May 24 |
| 6-8 | Mastery View Predictive Assessment (MC Benchmark) - Math (Gr. 6-8), ELA (Gr. 6-8), & Science (Gr. 6 Only) | October 24-28 January 23-27 May 10, 13-16 |
| 6-8 (Identified Students) | EOCEP Algebra 1 - In-person & GCS Virtual Program Students | May 24 |
| 6-8 (Identified Students) | ACCESS for ELLs (English Language Proficiency Assessment) Alternate ACCESS for ELLs |
January 23-March 10* |
| 6-8 (Identified Sp. Ed. Students) | SC-Alt (South Carolina Alternate Assessment) ELA & Math (Gr. 6-8), Science (Gr. 6) | March 6-April 14* |
| 8 (Identified Students) | PSAT/NMSQT | October 12 |
| 6-8 (Identified Students) | MAP Growth | December 1-14* |
| Identified Students (Gr. 8)/IDschools TBD | NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) | October 10-December 16* |
Note: Test dates will be updated as information is received from the South Carolina Department of Education and/or testing contractors. As dates are subject to change, please check back regularly. Contact your school for specific test information.
*Schools will schedule students for testing.
High School (9-12, Adult Education)
| Grade Levels | Tests | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 (Students enrolled in courses) | Mastery View Predictive Assessment (MC Benchmark) - English 2, Algebra 1, Biology 1, U.S. History | Semester 1: September 26-30 Semester 1: November 14-18 Semester 2: February 27-March 3 Semester 2: April 24-28 |
| 9-12 (Identified Students) | ACCESS for ELLs (English Language Proficiency Assessment) Alternate ACCESS for ELLs |
January 23-March 10* |
| 9-12, Adult Ed. | EOCEP English 2 Writing | Fall/Winter: December 1-16 and January 3-12* Spring: May 5-June 2* |
| 9-12, Adult Ed. | EOCEP English 2 Reading, Algebra 1, Biology 1, United States History and Constitution | Fall/Winter: December 8-16 and January 3-12* Spring: May 12-June 2* |
| 9-12 | EOCEP English 2 Writing - GCS Virtual Program Students | December 13; May 15 |
| 9-12 | EOCEP English 2 Reading - GCS Virtual Program Students | December 14; May 16 |
| 9-12 | EOCEP Biology 1 - GCS Virtual Program Students | December 15; May 17 |
| 9-12 | EOCEP Algebra 1 - GCS Virtual Program Students | January 4; May 19 |
| 9-12 | EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution - GCS Virtual Program Students | January 5; May 18 |
| 9-12 (Identified Students) | IB (International Baccalaureate) | April 27-May 19 |
| 9-12 (Identified Students) | AP (Advanced Placement) | May 1-12 |
| 9-12 (Identified Sp. Ed. Students) | SC-Alt (South Carolina Alternate Assessment) Algebra, Biology, English, U.S. History and the Constitution | March 6-April 14* |
| 10 11 (Identified Students) |
PSAT/NMSQT | October 12 |
| 11-12 (Identified Students) | College Entrance Assessment-The ACT | March 7-9* March 14-16* |
| 11-12 (Identified Students) | College Entrance Assessment-SAT | April 25 |
| 11 | Career Readiness Assessment - WIN Work Ready | March 27-April 14 |
| 11 | Career Readiness Assessment - WIN Work Ready - GC Virtual Program Students | April 4 |
| 11-12 (Identified Sp. Ed. Students) | Alternate Career Readiness Assessment - Life Skills Inventory Independent Living Skills | March 6-April 21* |
| 12 (Identified Students) | Career Readiness Assessment - WIN Work Ready | Fall: SCDE deferred testing to spring testing window Spring: March 27-April 14 |
| 12 (Identified Students) | Career Readiness Assessment - WIN Work Ready - GC Virtual Program Students | April 4 |
Note: Test dates will be updated as information is received from the South Carolina Department of Education and/or testing contractors. As dates are subject to change, please check back regularly. Contact your school for specific test information.
*Schools will schedule students for testing.