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 (current testing information remains in bold font):
WIN Work Ready Assessment-Fall 2025 (Seniors-only administration)
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, October 28th-30th and November 3rd-6th. Students must report to their testing locations by 8:45am. Testing locations will close at 9:00am.
Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to complete the test in the Spring.
More information:
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PSAT-October 7th, 2025 (Registration is now 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 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 18-August 26 (4:00 p.m.). During the registration window, students will register to participate and arrange to pay the test fee if applicable. There are no refunds.
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Spring 2025 EOC Information
English 2 (Writing)- May 6th
English 2 (Reading)- May 8th
Algebra 1- May 13th
Biology 1- May 14th
US History and Constitution- May 14th
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)- April 29th
English 2 (Reading)- May 6th
Algebra 1- May 7th
Biology 1- May 8th
US History and Constitution- May 13th
More Information:
South Carolina Department of Education
Parent Brochures:
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School day SAT-Spring 2025
Southside students who opted to take the school-day SAT will complete the examination on Tuesday, April 15th. 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 1st at 2:30pm in the cafeteria.
More information:
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WIN Work Ready Assessment-Spring 2025 (3rd and 4th year students)
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 Thursday, March 27th through April 17th. Students must report to their testing locations by 8:45am. Testing locations will close at 9:00am.
Please check the hallways for posters with testing information and locations
More information:
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School day ACT-Spring 2025
Southside students who opted to take the school-day ACT will complete the examination on Tuesday, February 25th. 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 19th at 9:00am in the cafeteria.
More information:
ACT resources for students and parents
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ACCESS for ELLs-Winter/Spring 2025
Testing begins the week of January 2oth and will continue until March 7th. Testing will begin each day by 9:00am.
Parent Brochure-English
Parent Brochure-Spanish
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Fall/Winter 2024 EOC Information
English 2 (Writing)- December 3rd
Algebra 1- December 4th
English 2 (Reading)- December 5th
US History and Constitution- December 10th
Biology 1- December 11th
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 and are expected to report to Southside by 8:35am. The SCDE does not allow remote testing.
The GCSVP testing schedule is as follows:
English 2 (Writing)- December 3rd
English 2 (Reading)- December 5th
Biology 1- December 10th
US History and Constitution- December 11th
Algebra 1- December 12th
Parent Brochures:
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College Readiness Exam-The registration window has 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 2025. 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.
ACT Information: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act-educator/the-act-test.html
SAT Information: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test
To indicate your College Ready testing choice, the forms below will become active Monday, October 28, 2024 and close Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Students in the GCS Virtual Program are responsible for providing transportation to and from the school on test day.
Parents of students with IEPs or 504 Accommodations Plans will be contacted by your child’s case manager to discuss the student choice selection if the choice does not match prior plan documentation. If your student is served via an Individual Language Acquisition Plan and may require testing supports, please work with your school to apply for supports on or before November 12, 2024.
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WIN Work Ready Assessment-Fall 2024 (Seniors-only administration)
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, October 29th-31st and November 6th-7th. Students must report to their testing locations by 8:45am. Testing locations will close at 9:00am.
Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to complete the test in the Spring.
More information:
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Summer School EOC testing for Southside GCSVP students will take place at Southside High and be scheduled as follows: (all exams begin promptly at 9:00am)
US History-July 22
Parent Brochures:
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