OCA Testing Information
2022-2023 Testing Schedule and Information
PSAT
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
All 10th grade students are required to take the PSAT. 9th and 11th grade students can register for the test for a fee.
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DUAL ENROLLMENT EXAMS (Fall)
Tuesday, December 13 - Friday, December 16, 2022
ACCESS for ELL Students
Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 3, 2023
ACCESS for ELLs is an English language proficiency test that measures students’ academic English language skills. Your child was identified as an ELL, which means your child can have instruction in English, in addition to taking other classes. ELLs take an English language proficiency test every year.
SAT College Entrance Examination
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
All 11th grade students are required to take either the SAT or ACT.
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ACT College Entrance Examination
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
All 11th grade students are required to take either the SAT or ACT.
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Accuplacer Testing
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
All 10th grade students must take the Accuplacer test in order to register for Dual Enrollment courses Junior year.
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Career Readiness Assessment
TBD
End of Course Testing (EOCs)
English 2 Writing: Thursday, May 11, 2023
English 2 Reading: Monday, May 22, 2023
Biology: Monday, May 22, 2023
Algebra 1: Tuesday May, 23, 2023
US History: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
An end of course exam (or EOC) is a statewide final exam in SC Public Schools for courses that are considered “gateway” courses. These exams are intended to ensure that students have sufficient mastery of the academic standards so they are ready for more advanced courses. Exam scores count as 20% of the students final grade in the course.
SC Department of Education: Parent/Student EOC Information Brochure
DUAL ENROLLMENT EXAMS (Spring)
Monday, May 15 - Thursday, May 18, 2023
High School Course Finals
Wednesday, May 24 - Thursday, May 25, 2023