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.
Test Dates to Remember
September 8 Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test
October 13 PSAT (Grades 10-11)
November 8-19 Pre-ACT (Grade 10)
December 13-17 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Courst Tests (Fall Semester)
December 15-21 High School End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
March 1 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11)
March 15 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11) Makeup Day
April 4-14 ACT WorkKeys Test
May 16-20 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Courst Tests (Spring Semester)
May 18 End-of-Grade Test ELA/Reading (Grades 3-8)
May 23 End-of-Grade Test Math (Grades 3-8) / Math 1 (Middle School) End-of-Course Test
May 25 End-of-Grade Test Science (Grades 5 & 8)
May 25-June 1 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 28, 2021
October 2, 2021
November 6, 2021
December 4, 2021
March 12, 2022
May 7, 2022
June 4, 2022
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:
September 11, 2021
October 23, 2021
December 11, 2021
February 12, 2022
April 2, 2022
June 11, 2022
July 16, 2022
For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the ACT Test website: www.actstudent.org.
