Office of Assessments and Accountability

The mission of the Office of Assessments and Accountability is to improve student achievement by providing expedient, reliable and disaggregated student information while continuing to cultivate a district culture of informative data analysis and data-based decision making. This is accomplished through the coordination and administration of federal, state and district mandated testing programs and the development and maintenance of data needed by district personnel and the public.

The South Carolina Career Ready test for the 22-23 academic year is the WIN Work Ready Math, Reading, and Data Assessments. This assessment will include four component subtests: math, reading and data employability assessments and one soft skills-specific assessment. The Work Ready Assessments match the knowledge, skills, and attributes of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Students in grades 11 and 12 will test March 28 - April 5.

More information on the assessments can be found here. Sample questions can also be found here.

Please note that during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images, per the South Carolina Department of Education.

The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) is a statewide assessment in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science administered to students in grades 3–8. Students will test following the schedule listed below:

May 9th- Reading (grades 3-8)

May 10th- Writing (grades 3-8)

May 16th- Math (grades 3-8)

May 18th- Science (grades 4 and 6)

A student and parent brochure can be found here (Spanish translation). A student and parent web page is also available to assist parents who are individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA (https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/). The Parent Resource page includes ten translations of the Student and Parent Brochures, sample score reports and Score Report User’s Guides which may be helpful to parents. All resources on the SCDE website are in an accessible version compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Parents with disabilities and parents who may not speak or read English may request alternate formats of these documents or other accommodations by completing a Student and Parent Resources Alternate Request Form by contacting ResourceRequests@ed.sc.gov or calling (803) 734-8289.

Please note that during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images, per the South Carolina Department of Education.

The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide high school assessment program for English 2, Algebra 1, Biology 1, and United States History. Students currently enrolled in these courses for the second semester will begin testing on May 9, 2023. Please see the High School Testing Calendar for details. Eighth graders currently enrolled in Algebra 1 will take the End-of-Course test on May 18th. 

A student and parent brochure can be found here (Spanish translation). A student and parent web page is also available to assist parents who are individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA (https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/).

Please note that during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images, per the South Carolina Department of Education.

Students in grades K-12 who have been identified as English-Language Learners are required to take ACCESS for ELLs® or Alternate ACCESS each spring. The assessment monitors students' progress in acquiring English language proficiency and supports schools in making decisions about students' proficiency with English in academic contexts. 

Please see the F1S ACCESS Testing Schedule for specific school testing dates. As posted on the 2022-2023 Testing Calendars, the district's ACCESS testing window is January 23rd-March 10th.

Assessment documents are available for parents and/or guardians in alternate formats, such as large print, Braille, languages other than English, and oral translation. Alternate formats can be requested from the SCDE or from your child’s school. If you wish to obtain a copy of an assessment brochure or Sample Individual Student Report in an alternative format, or if you have questions regarding these resources, please complete the Student and Parent Resources Alternate Request Form. If you have any questions about alternate format requests, please contact ResourceRequests@ed.sc.gov or call (803) 734-8289.