End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Tests
During the school year, students take various tests required by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. These tests include end-of-course and end-of-grade tests for students in grades 3-12.
End-of-course tests for grades 9-12 are administered twice a year – at the end of the first semester in December and at the end of the second semester in May. End-of-grade tests for grades 3-8 are administered in May.
2022-2023 Test Dates to Remember
August 31 Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test
October 12 PSAT (Grades 10-11)
October 31-November 10 Pre-ACT (Grade 10)
December 12-16 Early Colleges End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
December 15-21 High School End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
March 7 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11)
April 17-28 WorkKeys Test
May 11 End-of-Grade Test ELA/Reading (Grades 3-8)
May 15-19 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
May 16 End-of-Grade Test Math (Grades 3-8) / Math 1 (Middle School) End-of-Course Test
May 18 End-of-Grade Test Science (Grades 5 & 8)
May 18-24 High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is administered by the College Board and used by colleges and universities during the admission process. The SAT is offered at locations in the Gaston County area on the following dates:
March 11, 2023
May 6, 2023
June 3, 2023
For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the College Board website: www.collegeboard.org.
ACT (American College Testing)
The ACT (American College Testing) is used by colleges and universities during the admission process. The ACT is offered at locations in the Gaston County area on the following dates:
December 10, 2022
February 11, 2023
April 15, 2023
June 10, 2023
July 15, 2023
For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the ACT Test website: www.actstudent.org.
