Testing

End-Of-Course Exams

All students enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology 1, English 1 & U. S. History in South Carolina will take a standardized test at the end of each course. The End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program of end of course tests for specific courses in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The EOCEP encourages instruction in the specific academic standards for the courses, increases student achievement, and documents the level of students’ mastery of the academic standards. EOCEP examination scores count 20 percent in the calculation of the student’s final grade in the courses.

Below is the schedule for the EOCEP:

• Thursday, January 5 –  English I
• Friday, January 6 – Biology I
• Monday, January 9 –  Algebra I
• Tuesday, January 10 – U. S. History

The best preparation for testing is the rigorous instruction that your child has received throughout the year in his/her classroom. We are also preparing our students for state testing by helping them to develop test taking strategies and by familiarizing them with the format of the tests – two areas that can prevent students from demonstrating what they already know.

Please speak to your child about the test experience. It is important that students approach the test with seriousness and confidence. We count on your support in the following ways:

• Students must be present and on time.
• Students must NOT bring into the testing location any electronic devices.
• Medical appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled during testing hours. If your child arrives at school after testing has begun, he/she will be escorted to an assigned area in order not to disrupt the testing environment for the other students. He/she will then take the missed test during make-up testing times or during the next scheduled class.
• Please help alleviate any anxieties your child may have about the testing and encourage him/her to take the test seriously and to put in their best effort.
• Please ensure that your child eats a wholesome, nutritious breakfast each day.
• Please ensure that your child is well rested and ready to do his/her best work.

District Benchmark Support

The 2nd benchmark supports will be administered as follows:

• December 6 – English I
• December 7 – Biology I
• December 8 – Algebra I & U. S. History
• December 9 – Makeups

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is administered to all English 2 and Geometry classes. Students test at the beginning and end of course. The data is used to identify students’ strengthens and weaknesses on core skills. It is an adaptive assessment that is personalized to “precisely measure student progress and growth for each individual.

Intro. to MAP Brochure: introduction-to-map-brochure-jul16

First Semester Final Exams

High School Final Exams will be administered on January 11th and 12th.

In the spring of 2017, The ACT^® test and ACT WorkKeys test will be administered to 11^th grade students during the regular school day at no cost to you. No registration is required by you or your student.

 The ACT test dates are as follows:

• ACT                             February 28, 2017       Paper-based testing
• ACT Makeup             March 22, 2017

The ACT test scores will provide you with information about your student’s progress toward college readiness and is widely used by colleges in making decisions about admission. Students who take The ACT according to ACT, Inc. requirements will be able to share their ACT scores with up to four colleges or universities for free. Please contact your student’s School Counselor is you have questions. The ACT test includes multiple-choice tests in English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, as well as a Writing test, which is an essay.

WorkKeys Information for Students_Families

In the spring of 2017, The ACT^® test and ACT WorkKeys test will be administered to 11^th grade students during the regular school day at no cost to you. No registration is required by you or your student.

 The ACT test dates are as follows:

• ACT WorkKeys                              March 22, 2017                       Paper-based testing
• ACT WorkKeys Makeup              April 26, 2017

The South Carolina Code of Laws, section 59-18-325, requires that all eleventh grade students take ACT WorkKeys®.  ACT WorkKeys is a job skills assessment. The statewide testing program includes three timed tests taking 45 minutes each: Reading for Information (33 items), Applied Mathematics (33 items), and Locating Information (38 items).

End-Of-Course Exams

All students enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology 1, English 1 & U. S. History in South Carolina will take a standardized test at the end of each course. The End of Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program of end of course tests for specific courses in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The EOCEP encourages instruction in the specific academic standards for the courses, increases student achievement, and documents the level of students’ mastery of the academic standards. EOCEP examination scores count 20 percent in the calculation of the student’s final grade in the courses.

Below is the schedule for the EOCEP:

• May 15 – English I
• May 16 – Algebra I
• May 17 – Biology I
• May 18 – U. S. History
• **NEW – May 19 – English I TDA Written Response

The best preparation for testing is the rigorous instruction that your child has received throughout the year in his/her classroom. We are also preparing our students for state testing by helping them to develop test taking strategies and by familiarizing them with the format of the tests – two areas that can prevent students from demonstrating what they already know.

Please speak to your child about the test experience. It is important that students approach the test with seriousness and confidence. We count on your support in the following ways:

• Students must be present and on time.
• Students must NOT bring into the testing location any electronic devices.
• Medical appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled during testing hours. If your child arrives at school after testing has begun, he/she will be escorted to an assigned area in order not to disrupt the testing environment for the other students. He/she will then take the missed test during make-up testing times or during the next scheduled class.
• Please help alleviate any anxieties your child may have about the testing and encourage him/her to take the test seriously and to put in their best effort.
• Please ensure that your child eats a wholesome, nutritious breakfast each day.
• Please ensure that your child is well rested and ready to do his/her best work.

District Benchmark Supports

The 1st benchmark supports will be administered as follows:

• March 6 – English I
• March 7 – Biology I
• March 8 – Algebra I & U. S. History
• March 9 – Makeups

The 2nd benchmark supports is scheduled as follows:

• May 8 – English I
• May 9 – Biology I
• May 10 – Algebra I & U. S. History
• May 11 – Makeups

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is administered to all English 2 and Geometry classes. Students test at the beginning and end of course. The data is used to identify students’ strengthens and weaknesses on core skills. It is an adaptive assessment that is personalized to “precisely measure student progress and growth for each individual.

• Winter Administration: January 23 – 26, 2017
• Spring Administration: May 22 – 25, 2017

Intro. to MAP Brochure: introduction-to-map-brochure-jul16

First Semester Final Exams

High School Final Exams will be administered on May 31 – June 1, 2017.