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.
2023-2024 Test Dates to Remember
August 30 Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test
October 18 PSAT (Grades 10-11)
October 30-November 9 Pre-ACT (Grade 10)
December 11-15 Early Colleges End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
December 14-20 High School End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
February 27, March 12, and April 9 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11)
April 17-28 WorkKeys Test
May 9 End-of-Grade Test ELA/Reading (Grades 3-8)
May 13-17 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
May 14 End-of-Grade Test Math (Grades 3-8) / Math 1 (Middle School) End-of-Course Test
May 16 End-of-Grade Test Science (Grades 5 & 8)
May 16-22 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:
August 26, 2023
October 7, 2023
November 4, 2023
December 2, 2023
March 9, 2024
May 4, 2024
June 1, 2024
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:
July 15, 2023
September 9, 2023
October 28, 2023
December 9, 2023
February 10, 2024
April 13, 2024
June 8, 2024
July 13, 2024
For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the ACT Test website: www.actstudent.org.
