EOCEP Middle and High School Testing Information
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program of end-of-course tests for gateway courses awarded units of credit in English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. EOCEP examination scores count for 20 percent in the calculation of the student’s final grade.
EOCEP courses include:
- Algebra 1
- Intermediate Algebra
- Biology 1
- English 2
- US History and the Constitution
In Dorchester School District Two, the assessments will be administered on the following dates:
Middle School Testing Schedule
| Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | Tues. May 20th |
High School Testing Schedule
| Course | Date |
|---|---|
| English 2 Writing | Thurs. May 15th |
| English 2 Reading | Fri. May 16th |
| US History and the Constitution (USHC) | Mon. May 19th |
| Biology 1 | Tues. May 20th |
| Algebra 1 | Wed. May 21st |
Additional Reminders:
- Students should arrive at school on time each day of testing with their fully charged school device.
- Doctor’s appointments and other out-of-school functions should be avoided on the scheduled testing dates.
- Students may not be in possession of any personal electronic device(s) during the test administration that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images except for necessary and approved medical devices. This includes, but is not limited to cell phones, smart watches, Bluetooth headphones/earbuds, smart glasses, etc.
- Consequences include but are not limited to, invalidation of test score, receiving a zero on the test, suspension or expulsion from school, and investigation by local police or the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with possible criminal charges or other civil or legal sanctions.
- Parent Resources including brochures, sample items, sample score reports, Score Report User’s Guide, translations, and alternate formats for these resources can be accessed on the SCDE website.