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.
2024-2025 Test Dates to Remember
August 28 Beginning of Grade 3 Reading Test
October 16 PSAT (Grades 10-11)
October 28-November 8 Pre-ACT (Grade 10)
December 11-17 Early Colleges End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
December 13-19 High School End-of-Course Tests (Fall Semester)
February 10-14 Pre-ACT (Grade 8/9)
February 18-28 WorkKeys Test
March 11-12 and 17-21, March 25-28, 31, and April 1-4 and April 8-11 and April 14-18 ACT - American College Test (Grade 11)
May 8 End-of-Grade Test ELA/Reading (Grades 3-8)
May 12-16 Gaston Early College High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
May 13 End-of-Grade Test Math (Grades 3-8) / Math 1 (Middle School) End-of-Course Test
May 15 End-of-Grade Test Science (Grades 5 & 8)
May 15-21 High School End-of-Course Tests (Spring Semester)
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 24, 2024
October 5, 2024
November 2, 2024
December 7, 2024
March 8, 2025
May 3, 2025
June 7, 2025
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 14, 2024
October 26, 2024
December 14, 2024
February 8, 2025
April 5, 2025
June 14, 2025
July 12, 2025
For specific test locations and registration information, please visit the ACT Test website: www.actstudent.org.
