Testing Calendar is Now Available

As we look forward to the rest of the school year, we wanted to make sure you were aware of the testing calendar. Please review the dates below as you look to schedule any type of absences or appointments.

Mientras esperamos el resto del año escolar, queríamos asegurarnos de que estuvieran al tanto del calendario de exámenes. Revise las fechas a continuación mientras busca programar cualquier tipo de ausencias o citas.

Subject Being Assessed & Purpose of Assessment

Source of Requirement of Tests

Amount of Time for Each Assessment

Schedule of Assessment

Time and Format of Disseminating Results of Tests

Universal Screening for Potential English Language Learners

Federal/State Statute

Varies – 30 – 70 minutes

Initial Screener: within 30 days of enrollment.  WIDA Screener:  EOY

Online

1st NC Check In Math and Reading grades 5 – 8; Science grades 5 & 8

WCPS Local Requirement

Untimed; but recommended 90 minutes

10/28/24 – 11/8/24

Online

ACCESS for English Language Learners

Federal/State Statute

Tested over 2+ days; time varies by student; 150 – 260 minutes; Alternate 80 – 120 minutes

1/13/25 – 

3/14/255

Online

2nd NC Check In Math and Reading grades 5 – 8; Science grades 5 & 8

WCPS Local Requirement

Untimed; but recommended 90 minutes

1/27/25 – 2/7/25

Online

3rd NC Check In Math and Reading grades 5 – 8; Science grades 5 & 8

WCPS Local Requirement

Untimed; but recommended 90 minutes

4/7/25 – 4/14/25

Online

EOG Reading, Math, Science (science is grades 5 & 8 only)

State Statute

Untimed; 180 minutes max for each test

5/23/25 - 6/6/25

Online

NCEXTEND1 Alternate Assessment for selected students

Federal/State Statute

Untimed, varies by student

5/23/25 - 6/6/25

Online