Southside High School Testing Information
We will provide you with updated information as it is made available to us. Please be sure to review the calendar for important dates.
Any questions? Please contact Mr. Means at 864-355-8713 or emeans@greenville.k12.sc.us
Upcoming Test Information (scroll down for current testing):
Spring 2024 EOC Information
English 2 (Writing)- April 30th
English 2 (Reading)- May 2nd
Biology 1- May 7th
US History and Constitution- May 8th
Algebra 1- May 9th
All testing will begin promptly at 9:00 am each day and is conducted on-site at the student's assigned school or program. GCSVP students will test at their home-assigned school. The SCDE does not allow remote testing.
The GCSVP testing schedule is:
English 2 (Writing)- May 1st
English 2 (Reading)- May 2nd
Biology 1- May 7th
US History and Constitution- May 8th
Algebra 1- May 9th
Parent Brochures:
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English 2 Writing Field Test- Spring 2024
April 18th-May 22nd
Field test items on both the SC READY ELA and EOCEP English 2 assessments will measure the 2023 College-and Career-Read Standards for English Language Arts. ELA operational tests, for both assessments, will include embedded field test items as well as a stand-alone writing field
test. The embedded field test items will assess 2023 standards that overlap with the 2015 ELA standards. Field testing is important to ensure that items function properly when they are used on operational tests. Students will not receive results from the field test.
All testing will begin promptly at 9:00 am each day and is conducted on-site at the student's assigned school or program. GCSVP students will test at their home-assigned school. The SCDE does not allow remote testing.
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School-day SAT-Spring 2024
Southside students who opted to take the school-day SAT will complete the examination on Tuesday, April 16th. Students must report to their testing locations at 8:45am. Testing rooms will close at 9:00am. We will hold a pre-coding session on Tuesday, April 2nd at 9:00am in the cafeteria.
More information:
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WIN Work Ready Assessment-Spring 2024
The WIN Work Ready assessment consists of four multiple-choice timed tests – Math, Reading, Data, and Soft Skills. These tests measure real world skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Students may earn WIN’s Work Ready credential and a Soft Skills credential which are recognized by businesses and industries nationwide. Students at Southside High School will complete the test on Tuesday, March 26th. Students must report to their testing locations by 8:45am. Testing rooms will close at 9:00am.
More information:
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School day ACT-Spring 2024
Southside students who opted to take the school-day ACT will complete the examination on Tuesday, February 27th. Students must report to their testing locations at 8:45am. Testing rooms will close at 9:00am. We will hold a pre-coding session on Wednesday, February 13th at 9:00am in the cafeteria. There will be a scheduled makeup testing day on February 29th. Please see Mr. Means to arrange for the makeup opportunity.
More information:
ACT resources for students and parents
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ACCESS for ELLs-Winter/Spring 2024
Testing begins the week of January 22rd and will continue until March 8th. Testing will begin each day by 9:00am.
Parent Brochure-English
Parent Brochure-Spanish
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College-Ready Assessment Choice-Registration for the school-day testing is closed
Preparing students who are College-Ready is an important responsibility of Greenville County Schools and the State of South Carolina. We want to ensure that all students have the skills necessary to pursue future education or begin a career after high school.
Your eleventh and/or twelfth grader has the opportunity to take either the ACT or the SAT. These tests are provided at no cost to you and are administered during the school day in spring 2024. We will communicate your student’s specific testing date at a later date.
The ACT and the SAT are college entrance exams used by some colleges and universities in the admissions process. You may explore the links below for more information on the ACT or the SAT to help determine the best test for your child. Should you have any questions about the tests, please contact your school counselor.
Registration will begin October 19th and ends November 3rd.
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Fall/Winter 2023 EOC Information
English 2 (Writing)- November 28th
English 2 (Reading)- November 30th
Algebra 1- December 5th
US History and Constitution- December 6th
Biology 1- December 7th
All testing will begin promptly at 9:00 am each day and is conducted on-site at the student's assigned school or program. GCSVP students will test at their home-assigned school. The SCDE does not allow remote testing.
The GCSVP testing schedule is:
English 2 (Writing)- November 30th
English 2 (Reading)- December 5th
Biology 1- December 6th
US History and Constitution- December 7th
Algebra 1- December 12th
Parent Brochures:
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WIN Work Ready Assessment for Seniors only:
The week of October 30th and November 6th
Grade 12 (9GR=21) Students who completed the Spring 2023 Work Ready tests and are interested in participating in the Fall 2023 testing window, may take any or all of the four tests [math, reading, data, or Essential Soft Skills (ESS)] one time during the fall testing window.
Note: If a student selects to test in the fall window but did not participate in Spring 2023 Work Ready testing, the student will be required to take all 4 assessments [math, reading, data, and Essential Soft Skills (ESS)].
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PSAT-October 17, 2023--Registration Has Closed
Greenville County Schools will offer the PSAT/NMSQT opportunity to students in their second year of high school, typically tenth-grade students enrolled in Greenville County Schools at no cost. The district/state will fund testing for these identified students. 3rd Year-High School students may participate for a fee ($11.02) as determined by the College Board. This test opportunity also applies to all students enrolled in the Greenville County Virtual Program. Students enrolled in the GCS Virtual Program provide their own transportation.
A district-wide registration window for GCS students in grades 8, 10, and 11 will occur from August 21-September 1 (4:00 p.m.). During the registration window, students will register to participate and arrange to pay the $11.02 test fee if applicable. There are no refunds.
