Assessment and Accountability
Testing Schedules
Pre-K
Elementary School
| Test | Administration Dates | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| iReady Formative Assessments |
Fall Testing Window Winter Testing Window Spring Testing Window 1 Spring Testing window 2 |
i-Ready will be used as a formative assessment tool in mathematics and reading for grades K - 8. |
|
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment: KRA |
During the first 45 days of school |
Readiness Assessment for Kindergarten Students |
| myIGDIs |
During the first 45 days of school During the last 45 days of school |
Pre-Kindergarten |
| CogAT |
Tuesday, October 8: Wednesday, October 9: Thursday, October 10: Makeups: |
Students in grade 2 will participate. Students in grade 4 will participate in CogAT testing. Starting this fall, we will administer CogAT and Iowa assessments online at all grade levels. |
| Iowa Assessments |
Wednesday, October 16: Reading Thursday, October 17: Math Makeups: |
Students in grade 2 will participate. |
| ACCESS for MLs |
Testing Window: |
Selected Multilingual Learners in grades K-12 will participate. |
| SC READY |
Grades 3 - 8 ELA Writing: Monday, April 28 Makeups: through May 22 |
Grades 3 - 8 will participate in SC READY ELA and Math. ELA has two components - Writing and Reading. Grades 4 and 6 will participate in SC READY Science |
| STAMP |
Fall: Semester WL Classes and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: November 1-December 20 Spring: Immersion Grades 3-5, Immersion 8th Grade and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: All other MS and HS groups: |
Middle School
| Test | Administration Dates | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| i-Ready Formative Assessments |
Fall Testing Window: Winter Testing Window: Spring Testing Window 1 (Grades 3-8) Spring Testing Window 2 (Grades K - 2) |
i-Ready will be used as a formative assessment tool in mathematics and reading for grades K - 8. |
|
EOCEP |
Writing for English 2: April 29 Makeups: May 16 - 22 |
Selected students in grades 8 |
| ACCESS for MLs | Testing Window January 21-March 7 |
Selected Multilingual Learners in grades K-12 will participate. |
| SC READY |
Grades 3 - 8 ELA Writing: Monday, April 28 Makeups: Through May 22 |
Grades 3 - 8 will participate. in SC READY ELA and Math. ELA has two components - Writing and Reading. Grades 4 and 6 will participate in SC READY Science |
| STAMP |
Fall: Semester WL Classes and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: November 1-December 20 Spring: Immersion Grades 3-5, Immersion 8th Grade and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: February 10-March 31 All other MS and HS groups: February 10-May 16 |
High School
| Test | Administration Dates | Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
PSAT |
Start on October 15. |
All students in their second year of high school (9GR of 2023) will participate in PSAT testing. Selected middle school students will participate in testing. |
|
EOCEP |
Writing for English 2: December 3 |
Selected students in grades 9-12 |
|
EOCEP |
Writing for English 2: April 29 First day for seniors: May 5 Makeups: May 16-22 |
Selected students in grades 8-12 |
| ACCESS for MLs |
Testing Window: |
Selected Multilingual Learners in grades K-12 will participate. |
| The ACT |
Fall ACT Paper for Seniors: Accommodations: October 1-11 Fall ACT Mode Study ACT Online Testing Windows: March 11 - March 21: Lexington and Pelion March 25 - April 4: |
Fall test takers are students with a 9GR of 22 and have the option to participate. Spring test takers are students with a 9GR of 23 and have the option to participate. |
| SAT |
Fall SAT Digital for Seniors: Spring SAT Digital for Juniors: March 3 - March 21 |
Fall test takers are students with a 9GR of 22 and have the option to participate. Spring test takers are students with a 9GR of 23 and have the option to participate. |
| SC Career Readiness Assessments |
Fall Testing: Spring Testing: Makeups: through April 11 |
Fall test takers are senior students who currently do not meet the college- or career-readiness requirements for graduating students Career-Readiness Assessment mandated for all students with a 9GR of 2023. |
| STAMP |
Fall: Semester WL Classes and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: November 1-December 20 Spring: Immersion Grades 3-5, Immersion 8th Grade and Seal of Biliteracy candidates: February 10-March 31 All other MS and HS groups: February 10-May 16 |
