End-of-Course Tests (EOC)
EOC tests are required by the state in specified courses. Currently there are EOC tests for Biology, English II, and Math I. The End-of-Course test counts 20 percent of the student’s final grade in the course. Students must take the EOC test in order to receive credit for the course. Students may not be exempted from required state end of course tests.
Career and Technical Education State Assessments
The Career and Technical Education Program of Studies mandates testing in most Career and Technical Education classes. Students are required to take the EOC test which is administered as a final exam and counts 20percent of the student’s final grade. Public school students who are exempt from final exams shall not be exempt from CTE State Assessments. Public school students who are identified as failing a subject for which CTE State Assessment is required shall take the CTE Assessment.
WorkKeys
All seniors identified as Career and Technical Education concentrators are required to take the WorkKeys assessment.
PLAN and ACT
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction requires that all juniors take the ACT at no cost.
For ACT information, see www.actstudent.org
Required for Juniors (in March)
The ACT is a national college admissions test.
The required ACT may be used for college applications
ACT can be taken again at cost of student.
Register and pay online: www.actstudent.org
PSAT and SAT (fee required, register and pay online)
Both the SAT and the ACT are college admission tests. Students should check with the college or university to determine which test is required and preferred test dates. Students may get these dates through their counseling office. Students should consult the counseling office to receive information about SAT review opportunities. Information on the SAT is outlined at www.collegeboard.org.
PSAT Sophomores & Juniors The PSAT, a preliminary test for the SAT, offeres students valuable
testing experience and specific feedback on test results.
-In order to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement, the student must take the test during the junior year.
-Students are encouraged to take the PSAT in the tenth grade, study their results carefully and retake the test in the junior year.
-The cost of the PSAT is the responsibility of the student
-Registers prior to test at high school.
SAT Juniors & Seniors SAT, like the ACT, is a college admission test.
Register and pay online: www.collegeboard.org
Advanced Placement Tests (AP)
AP tests are required for those students who are enrolled in Advanced Placement courses and desire college credit. The cost of AP testing is currently being paid by the state, but has been the responsibility of the student in the past. ($92.00)
ACCUPLACER
Students planning to take Dual Enrollment classes from a community college need to take the placement test or ACT scores can be accepted if meet the qualifications. ACCUPLACER is a four component academic attainment assessment (sentence skills, reading comprehension, numerical skills and elementary algebra). For details, contact your counselor.