Testing Calendars

Updated October 26, 2020

Limited standardized testing will take place on school grounds this fall. The focus of the testing in the Fall (other than the PSAT/NMSQT) is on our Senior Students who need verified credit to graduate. Counselors will be working with your students to decide if it is appropriate or required to test in the Fall or wait until Spring.

December 7 -18 2020


WorkKeys Business Writing

Students enrolled in a semester English 11 course:

ACT WorkKeys Business Writing test is recommended for all Grade 11-12 students currently enrolled in English 11 who will complete all coursework at the end of the fall semester AND need a test for verified credit in writing.

The Business Writing test is in lieu of the Fall SOL Writing Window.

Grade 12 students:

Business Writing is available but not required for Grade 12 students who need a test for verified credit to graduate.

WorkKeys Workplace Documents

ACT Workplace Documents testing is available but not required for Grade 12 students who need a test for verified credit to graduate.

Twelfth graders currently enrolled in a semester-long English 11 course will still be required to take the SOL EOC English: Reading test to fulfill federal participation.

December 7, 2020 - January 29, 2021

Expected for students who will complete coursework by the end of the fall semester (4x4 or double block programs) and need the test for federal participation.

Recommended for students who will complete coursework by the end of the fall semester (4x4 or double block programs) and need a test for verified credit. Based on a VDOE waiver, students who do not require a test for federal participation may choose not to take the test for verified credit during 2020-21; however, students should be advised of potential implications for on-time graduation.

Available for

  • students who previously passed a course but need a test for verified credit in order to graduate, including students with transfer credit.

  • twelfth graders currently enrolled in a year-long English 11 course who need an SOL test to meet federal participation requirements and/or verified credit in reading.