Overview
For Testing Dates, Please Click Here to View the Harris County High School Calendar.
Our test security plan is available below. See attachments. |
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(Testing Dates are Categorized in Red)
Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)
Since 1994, the GHSGT has served to ensure that all Georgia students have access to a quality education. The GHSGT are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards according to the GPS implementation schedule. Students who earn a Georgia diploma must meet the performance standards established by Georgia educators and other stakeholders.
Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT)
The GHSWT is a test of persuasive writing required of all students in the eleventh grade. Students must produce a response to one on-demand persuasive writing prompt provided by the state. The GHSWT results provide information that may be used by teachers to improve instruction in academic content and skills considered essential for a high school diploma.
End Of Course Test (EOCT)
End of course assessments in high school content ensures that all Georgia students have access to rigorous curriculum that meets high expectations and provides information to improve student achievement.
All students enrolled in an EOCT should participate in the assessment. Georgia courses subject to the assessment are Ninth Grade Literature, American Literature, Physical Science, Biology, Algebra I, Geometry, U.S. History and Economics/Business/Free/Enterprise.
NAEP
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP, is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment that shows what students across the country know and can do in key subject areas. The results of NAEP are released in The Nation's Report Card and they help the President, Congress, and all of our educators make decisions about how to improve our educational system.
Most students will be assessed in writing, which will be computer based. A few students may participate in a pilot for economics.
Additional information regarding NAEP may be found at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard. |
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