Testing and Accountability
NEAAAT participates and complies with all NC DPI Testing and Accountability measures set forth by the NC General Assembly.
If you have questions about testing at NEAAAT please contact Shala Spence
shalaspence@northeastacademy.org
2026-2027 State Testing Calendar
| Dates/Test Window | Test | Test Type/Platform |
|---|---|---|
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September 9-December 4
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Fall High School Check-ins (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State-Required/NC Test
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September 21-November 13
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Fall Middle Grades Check-Ins (Grades 5-8)
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NEAAAT & State-Required/NC Test
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September 28-October 2
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ECSU Fall Mid-Term Exams (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
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October 8
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PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 11 (Optional) & Grade 9 (TBD))
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NEAAAT/Bluebook
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October 13
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PreACT/CCRAA (Grade 10)
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State-Required/Bluebook
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December 7-10
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ECSU Fall Final Exams & Book Return (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
|
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December 14
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COA Fall Semester ends (Grades 9-12) Check with professors for exam schedule.
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COA/Varies
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December 11-17
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High School End-of-Course Testing & Teacher-made exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required
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January 6-April 29
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Spring Middle Grades Check-Ins 2 & 3 (Grades 5-8)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
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January 11-March 12
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ACCESS for ELLS & WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLS (All Grades)
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NEAAAT & State Required/DRC Insight
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February 1-April 29
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Spring Semester High School Check-Ins 1 & 2 (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
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February 23
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ACT Testing/CCRAA (Grade 11)
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State-Required/Online
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February 22-26
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ECSU Spring Mid-Term Exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/NC Test
|
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February 25
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ACT Testing Make Ups (Grade 11)
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State Required/Online
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May 3-6
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ECSU Spring Final Exams & Book Return (Grades 9-12)
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ECSU/Varies
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May 10
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COA Spring Semester ends (Grades 9-12)
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COA/ Varies
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May 10-14
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Spring End of Grade Testing (Grades 5-8)
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State Required/NC Test
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May 17-21
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Spring End-of-Course Testing & Teacher-made exams (Grades 9-12)
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NEAAAT & State Required/Varies
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Parent's Right to Know
August 18, 2026
Dear NEAAAT Family:
This letter is intended to inform you that your student will take school and state-mandated tests this school year, as reflected on the attached test calendar, which is posted on the school website. Families may request a paper copy of the testing calendar at any time.
Per 16 N.C. Admin Code 06D .0307–Test Administration in Public Schools, "(g) LEAs shall, at the beginning of each school year, provide information to students and parents or guardians advising them of the district-wide and State-mandated tests that students will be required to take during that school year. In addition, LEAs shall advise students and parents or guardians of the dates the tests will be administered and how the results from the tests will be used. Also, information provided to parents shall include whether the State Board of Education or the local board of education requires the test(s). (h) LEAs shall report scores resulting from the administration of State-mandated tests from the Annual Testing Program to students and parents or guardians no later than 30 days after the test is administered and along with available score interpretation information within 30 days from receipt of the scores and interpretive documentation from the NCDPI."
N.C. Admin. Code 06G .0315 requires all public school students in membership (i.e., enrolled in a school) in grades 5 through 8 and high school courses requiring an end-of-course assessment to participate in the Annual Testing Program. North Carolina does not allow any student to opt out of required state testing. The only exceptions granted are for a limited number of students who meet certain eligibility requirements or have extenuating circumstances primarily related to a significant medical emergency or condition and are unable to participate in a specific test administration.
N.C. Admin Code 06D .0309 requires schools to use end-of-course tests as "a minimum of twenty percent of the student's final grade for each respective course." As such, a student's grade for these courses and overall grade-point-average calculation may be negatively impacted by not taking the required end-of-course state tests. Schools have the flexibility to use end-of-grade test scores as necessary.
Students enrolled in both high school and middle grades courses will be required to take a final exam or complete an alternative assessment for each course. Failure to take the final exam or submit the required alternative assessment for any course will result in a "not demonstrated," which will be included in the course average in accordance with NEAAAT and NC State Board of Education policies. The final exam or alternative assessment will account for 20% of the student's final grade for courses receiving high school credit and 10% for middle grades courses. State benchmark assessments and check-ins are not counted as part of a student's final course grade.
In accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Sec 1112 (e) (2) (A), parents/families may request information regarding any state and local education policy regarding student participation in any assessment.
You may also seek information on the Department of Public Instruction's Accountability Services Division website at www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/
On the website, you can obtain information regarding the following testing information:
- Testing calendars
- Analysis & Reporting
- State Tests
- Testing Policies & Procedures
- Additional Testing Links
- Accountability Director
If you should require further information on testing policies and student participation, please contact Carolyn Walton, District Testing Coordinator, at carolynwalton@northeastacademy.org.
Sincerely,
Dr. Leah Lane
Principal
Carolyn Walton
District Testing Coordinator
Shala Spence
Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator
2026-2027 Testing Calendar