SC READY Elementary and Middle School Testing Information
The South Carolina College and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) program is a statewide assessment in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science (grades 4 and 6), administered to students in grades 3–8 as required by the Education Accountability Act (EAA). 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.
Elementary School Testing Schedule
| Test Description | Date |
|---|---|
| 3rd Grade SC READY Writing | Thurs. April 30th |
| 3rd Grade SC READY Reading Part A | Mon. May 4th |
| 3rd Grade SC READY Reading Part B | Tues. May 5th |
| 3rd Grade SC READY Math Part A | Thurs. May 7th |
| 3rd Grade SC READY Math Part B | Fri. May 8th |
| 4th/5th SC READY Writing | Wed. May 6th |
| 4th/5th SC READY Reading Part A | Mon. May 11th |
| 4th/5th SC READY Reading Part B | Tues. May 12th |
| 4th/5th SC READY Math Part A | Thurs. May 14th |
| 4th/5th SC READY Math Part B | Fri. May 15th |
| 4th SC READY Science | Tues. May 19th |
Middle School Testing Schedule
| Test Description | Date |
|---|---|
| 6th/7th/8th SC READY Math | Thurs. May 7th |
| 6th/7th/8th SC READY Writing | Tues. May 12th |
| 6th/7th/8th SC READY Reading | Thurs. May 14th |
| 6th SC READY Science | Tues. May 19th |
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 SC READY 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 (Grades 6-8 only).
- The SC READY 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
- 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.