End-Of-Grade Exams Begin In Douglas County

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The testing window in Douglas County opens April 23 for elementary and middle school students, April 30 for high school students.

Students in grades 3-12 across the state of Georgia will soon have a chance to "show what they know."

“We know that testing season can be a stressful time for students, parents, and teachers, but it’s also an exciting time in that students have the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of the material they have studied,” said Douglas County School System Chief Academic Officer Pam Nail. “Teachers have prepared students all year for these exams. We appreciate any extra practice that parents encourage at home, and we especially want to emphasize how important a nutritious breakfast and a good night’s rest are to student success every day but especially during testing.”

Students will take the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) End-of-Grade exam in Language Arts and Math in grades 3, 4, 6, and 7. In addition to those subjects, students in grades 5 and 8 will also be tested in Science and Social Studies.

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High School students take the End-of-Course exam in Economics, U.S. History, 9th Grade Literature, American Literature, Algebra, Geometry, Biology and Physical Science. High School students generally take two state-mandated exams each year which count 20% of their final grade for the course.

Testing Calendars

Photo courtesy Douglas County School System