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TESTING

Here you will find information about all the testing that takes place here at Sumter High.

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ACCESS FOR ELLS

ACCESS for ELLs

ACCESS for ELLs (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners) is a secure large-scale English language proficiency assessment mandated by law to be administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students identified as English language learners (ELLs). It is given annually in WIDA Consortium member states to monitor students’ progress in acquiring academic English.

The testing administration window is from January 21 - February 12, 2025. Each school will be notified via email of a tentative testing schedule. Some students who did not receive “regular” ML services must be tested. This is the ML program’s high-stakes testing, and is in accordance with Federal law.

There are four portions that must be taken to complete the ACCESS exam: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading, writing, and listening portions may be administered in small groups and take approximately an hour each. The speaking portion must be administered one-on-one with the MLP teacher. It will take approximately 50 minutes to complete.  However, this is not a timed test, and students may be testing longer than the suggested time.

There will be no regular MLP services until ACCESS testing is completed. Once testing is completed, the regular MLP schedule will resume.

EOCEP EXAMS - State Required Assessments

EOCEP Exams – State Required Assessment

2nd Semester End-Of-Course Exams

All students enrolled in English 2, Biology 1, Algebra 1 and U.S. History must take the End-of-Course Exam. If a student fails to attend any test session and do not take the assessment, they will be scheduled to take it in the following semester.

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.

Important Reminders: EOCEP examination scores count 20 percent in the calculation of the student’s final grade in the courses.

Parent letter concerning EOC assessment:

2024 Fall/Winter EOC Parent Letter

Below is the schedule for the Fall/Winter 2024 EOCEP:

  • November 20, 2024 – English 2 Written Response
  • December 9, 2024 – Biology I
  • December 10, 2024 – U. S. History and the Constitution
  • December 11, 2024 – English 2
  • December 12, 2024 – Algebra I
  • December 13 – 19: EOCEP Makeups

Below is the schedule for the Spring 2025 EOCEP:

  • May, 2024 – English 2 Written Response
  • May , 2024 – Biology I
  • May, 2024 – U. S. History and the Constitution
  • May, 2024 – English 2
  • May, 2024 – Algebra I
  • May: EOCEP Makeups

 

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:

  • All students enrolled in English 2, Biology 1, Algebra 1 and U.S. History must take the EOCEP Exam for the course
    • If a student misses the exam for any reason, the student will be scheduled to take the exam the next testing schedule.
  • 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.

Test Prep for EOCEPs:

  • Progress Learning – All students have accounts for Progress Learning. They can login into their school accounts through Clever.
  • Math Nation – can be accessed through Clever.
  • APEX Tutorials – can be accessed through Clever.

Electronic Use Policy

Students will need to bring their charged district-issued device (e.g., Chromebook) to school each day. Students are prohibited from using the testing device to create, store, or transmit by any means any documents or images related to the test. Additionally, the SCDE requires all other devices (such as cell phones or smart watches) to be collected prior to the test administration as students may not possess any electronics or other devices that can be used for communication, timing, creating images, or storing images in the test setting.

Per the SCDE, if a student has a prohibited electronic device accessible and is suspected of using the device for cheating/sharing of content or if there is evidence of cheating/sharing content, possible penalties may include the following: disciplinary action at the school and/or not receiving a test score/test invalidation. Additionally, the SCDE could pursue criminal investigation and possible criminal charges or civil or legal sanctions.

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