High School Testing

HS Non-Writing and Writing SOL Testing

Across Virginia, high school students take  Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) tests.  View list of  Verified Credit Requirements .

There are 2  writing testing windows: Fall (October 21-27) and Spring (March 2-19).

There are 3  non-writing testing windows: Summer (September 3-12), Fall (December 9 - January 23), and Spring (April 20 - May 29).

The Spring Non-Writing SOL window is the largest. All SOL tests are taken in-person at school.  Our staff will schedule specific SOL testing dates for your student.

For the Spring 2026 Non-Writing SOL window

State law requires students to verify credit for high school courses to fulfill graduation requirements for a standard or advanced studies diploma. For additional information regarding graduation requirements see the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning ). SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. SOL tests are designed to measure what students have learned of the content and skills detailed in the Virginia Standards of Learning.

• Additionally, federal law requires schools to offer students one SOL test in reading, mathematics, and science while they are in grades 9-12. The tests provide information about student achievement to the parent, school, school division, and state.
• Scores are available for families in ParentVUE no later than the start of the next school year.
• Students are reminded that they should be regularly restarting their FCPSOn laptops at school while connected to the network to make sure their devices are updated and ready for testing. Please take your device to the Tech Office (E108) if you are having difficulty. A testing device will be provided only for students whose families have opted them out of the FCPSOn program.

Testing Schedule - Friday, May 1: Reading SOLs, Tuesday, May 5: Science SOLs, Wednesday, May 13: Math SOLs, Tuesday, May 19: History SOLs.

Modified SOL Day Bell Schedule

SOL Practice Links

SOL Practice Items

Writing Prompts

Released SOL Tests

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If you have questions about SOL testing contact the Assessment Coach, Kim Longworth.  Contact information is at the bottom of this page.

WorkKeys® assessments

The Virginia Department of Education has approved ACT WorkKeys® assessments as substitutes for certain graduation requirements. WorkKeys assessments are especially commonly used as a substitute for the Writing SOL, as the assessment is shorter and more focused, and there are more testing opportunities during the school year.

• The  Business Writing test may be used as a substitute for the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) English: Writing Test. (Score of 3 or higher is required.)
• The  Workplace Documents test may be used as a substitute for the SOL EOC English: Reading Test. (Score of 4 or higher is required.)
• The  Workplace Documents,  Applied Math, and  Graphic Literacy tests can be used to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), which fulfills the industry credential requirement for students who entered ninth grade for the first time prior to 2018-2019 and are scheduled to graduate by June 2022 with a standard diploma. (Score of 3 or higher on each test is required.)

Robinson will offer the ACT WorkKeys Business Writing assessment to all students that need a verified credit for English Writing. This standardized, timed test is approved by VDOE to fulfill the writing verified credit requirement and consists of a single business-related writing prompt administered online, in-person at school. Contact the school for more information or visit:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-employers/assessments/business-writing.html

If you have questions about WorkKeys or SOL testing contact the Assessment Coach, Kim Longworth.  Contact information is at the bottom of this page.

April/May 2026 Testing Schedule Now Available

2026 AP and IB Exam Schedule

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***School Test Code: CEEB 470789***  When filling out information for standardized testing,  you will need the College Entrance Examination Board number.

For questions about the day of the test, contact our site coordinator Iram Amir at  @email . Arrival time is printed on your test ticket.

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NOVA Placement Tests (administered at Robinson Secondary School)

TBA – English TBA – Math Space is limited No fee  Pre-Registration is required. Registration process will be announced in April via email. Students must have completed a NOVA application prior to testing. A picture ID and a NOVA Student ID number are required to take the Placement Tests. As an alternative, students can also take the placement tests at the Testing Center on the NOVA Annandale Campus.  https://www.nvcc.edu/Annandale/testing/index.html   For more information about the VPT Placement Tests:  https://www.nvcc.edu/testing/placement.html

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce plans to offer the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to students in grades 10-11 this fall. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and will be free of charge to enrolled FCPS students. A  PSAT/NMSQT Testing Notification letter is posted online.  

Digital Format:The PSAT/NMSQT is delivered digitally. Some testing accommodations are administered differently on digital tests than they are on paper/pencil tests. Please reference the  Using Accommodations on Digital Tests chart to review how each accommodation is delivered digitally. 

The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test that measures mathematics and evidence-based reading and writing. The test focuses on reasoning skills, knowledge, and comprehension. It is designed to promote college readiness while preparing students for college entrance assessments. Information about test content and format can be found on the College Board PSAT/NMSQT webpage ( https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test/key-features ). The PSAT/NMSQT is co-sponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. While only students in grade 11 are eligible to compete for National Merit Scholarships, students in grade 10 who take the PSAT/NMSQT gain excellent practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in grade 11 and the SAT college entrance assessment. 

The PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide can be found on the College Board website ( https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf ).

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT. However, the College Board must approve a formal request for each student. 

• If the student already has accommodations approved by College Board from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, there is no need to resubmit accommodation requests.  Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. See the College Board webpage for information about using accommodations on digital tests ( https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/accommodations-digital-testing/using-accommodations-digital-tests ).
• Enclosures 1-3 and the Accommodations Process for College Board Testing webpage  (https://www.fcps.edu/node/38355 ) provide information on the FCPS process to request accommodations for College Board tests.  If requesting new testing accommodations for PSAT/NMSQT, the required input and consent forms are due to the school  by August 4, 2024. 

Testing Supports for Multilingual Learners

ML Supports: Multilingual learners, defined as English learners under federal and state policy, are eligible for testing supports on the PSAT/NMSQT. ML supports are temporary and must be requested each school year. The  ML Supports Process for College Board Testing webpage provides instructions for requesting ML testing supports, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 5-6).  To request College Board ML supports for the 2025 PSAT/NMSQT, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 28, 2025.

We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity for tenth and eleventh graders in October. Stay tuned for more information about the PSAT/NMSQT at the beginning of the school year. Information can also be found on the FCPS PSAT Assessments webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/node/42102 ).  

On Wednesday, October 9, Robinson Secondary School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day. 

To reserve a seat for your twelfth grader to take this exam and ensure appropriate test materials are available for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 3.

Robinson Secondary School: 2025 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form  ( https://forms.gle/QBtefcRUHqqEhoxW9 )

Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.  A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896 ). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam. 

General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage ( https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school ). The SAT student guide can also be found there ( https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-student-guide.pdf ).

Students should bring  2 (non-mechanical) number 2 pencils and their own approved calculator.  See  this link  on the College Board site for a description and list of approved calculators.

Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website . Note that the Common App early decision deadline is November 1, 2024 and SAT school day scores are scheduled to post on October 23, 2025.  

We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks.  Students' @fcpsschools.net emails and school websites will be the primary means of communication for the SAT School Day and should be checked frequently for updates. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Robinson High School, please contact the Assessment Coach Kim Longworth at  @email . 

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the SAT School Day. However, the College Board must approve a formal request for each student.

• If the student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. Be sure to review your student’s approved accommodations and talk to your student to make sure that they understand how they will be testing.     
• Enclosures 1-3 and the Accommodations Process for College Board Testing webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/node/38355 ) provide information on the FCPS process to request accommodations for College Board tests. If requesting new testing accommodations for SAT School Day, the required input and consent forms are due to the school by August 5, 2024.

Testing Supports for Multilingual Learners

Multilingual learners (MLs), defined as English learners under federal and state policy, are eligible for testing supports for the SAT School Day exam. ML supports are temporary and can only be used on the test date for which they have been requested. Enclosures 4-6 and the ML Supports Process for College Board Testing webpage ( https://www.fcps.edu/node/42717 ) provide additional information about the process to request ML testing supports. If requesting ML supports for SAT School Day, the required input and consent forms are due to the school by August 28, 2025.

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