Testing Calendar
2026-2027 Testing Calendar
| Dates/Test Window | Test | Test Type/Platform |
|---|---|---|
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September 9-December 4
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Fall High School Check-ins (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State-Required/NC Test
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September 21-November 13
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Fall Middle Grades Check-Ins (Grades 5-8)
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NEAAAT & State-Required/NC Test
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September 28-October 2
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ECSU Fall Mid-Term Exams (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
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October 8
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PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 11 (Optional) & Grade 9 (TBD))
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NEAAAT/Bluebook
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October 13
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PreACT/CCRAA (Grade 10)
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State-Required/Bluebook
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December 7-10
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ECSU Fall Final Exams & Book Return (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
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December 14
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COA Fall Semester ends (Grades 9-12) Check with professors for exam schedule.
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COA/Varies
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December 11-17
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High School End-of-Course Testing & Teacher-made exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required
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January 6-April 29
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Spring Middle Grades Check-Ins 2 & 3 (Grades 5-8)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
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January 11-March 12
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ACCESS for ELLS & WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLS (All Grades)
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NEAAAT & State Required/DRC Insight
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February 1-April 29
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Spring Semester High School Check-Ins 1 & 2 (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
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February 23
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ACT Testing/CCRAA (Grade 11)
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State-Required/Online
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February 22-26
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ECSU Spring Mid-Term Exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
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February 25
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ACT Testing Make Ups (Grade 11)
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State Required/Online
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May 3-6
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ECSU Spring Final Exams & Book Return (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
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May 10
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COA Spring Semester ends (Grades 9-12)
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COA/ Varies
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May 10-14
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Spring End of Grade Testing (Grades 5-8)
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State Required/NC Test
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May 17-21
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Spring End-of-Course Testing & Teacher-made exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/Varies
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