Spring EOCEP High School Testing Information

The End-of-Course Assessment 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. Gateway courses are defined by the State Board of Education and are currently defined as Algebra 1, Intermedia Algebra, Biology 1, English 2, and United States History and the Constitution. EOCEP examination scores count 20 percent in calculation of the student’s final grade.

High School students who are enrolled in an EOCEP (End of Course Examination Program) course will participate in Spring EOCEP testing on the dates listed below. In Dorchester School District Two, the assessments will be administered on the following dates and are scheduled to begin approximately 30 minutes after the instructional day has begun.

EOCEP Testing Schedule

• EOC English 2 Writing (May 14)
• EOC English 2 Reading (May 15)
• EOC US History and EOC Algebra 1 (May 18)
• EOC Biology 1 (May 19)
• EOC Make Ups (May 20-May 28)

Additional Notes:

• Restart your student device and install any updates prior to test day.
• Ensure that your student device is fully charged each day of EOCEP testing.
• Arrive on time each day and avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments and other out-of-school functions on test days. Should a student arrive at school after testing has begun, they will be scheduled for a make-up session.
• Any special testing conditions will be communicated directly by each school.
• DD2 students will use the built-in Desmos calculator for testing (Algebra 1 and Biology 1).
• The EOCEP Information for Parents site contains brochures, translations, sample score reports, Writer’s Checklists, Score Report User’s Guide, Online Training Tools, Sample Items, and alternate format requests.

Electronic Device Policy:

Students may not be in possession of any smart/wearable technology or electronic device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creative images, or storing images in the classroom during the testing period. These devices include, but are not limited to phones, smart watches, wireless headphones/earbuds, smart glasses, devices with Bluetooth capabilities, etc.

Potential consequences for misconduct may include, but are not limited to:

• Invalidation of the test score
• Receiving a zero on the test (20% of final grade)
• Suspension or expulsion from school
• Investigation by local police or the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with possible criminal charges or other civil or legal sanctions

Refer to DDTwo’s Handbooks and Guides for additional information regarding electronic device policies and consequences for misuse.