2025-2026 SOL Testing

SOL End of Course Exams are used by the state to verify credits needed for graduation and to satisfy federal accountability requirements for all FCPS schools. Usually, students need 5 verified credits (one per subject) to be ready for graduation:

• Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Earth Science)
• English: Reading (during English 11 or equivalent)
• English: Writing (during English 11 or equivalent)
• History and Social Studies (World History 1, World History 2, or USVA History)

However, depending on your student's course history and date of enrollment, verified credits can be earned using substitute tests or credit accommodations and your student may not need to take an SOL at the end of the year. More information regarding testing requirements will be sent out throughout the school year. You may also reach out to your student's counselor or to the Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons ( [email protected] ). 

Spring 2026 SOL Dates: 

Tentatively, students who are required to take an End of Course SOL Exam will participate in their exam(s) between April 27th and May 22nd. Retakes for SOL exams will be available until June 3rd. 

Primary SOL Dates: 

May 18th: Reading SOL

• English 11 (including Honors and Dual Enrollment)
• AP English Language and Composition

All students in the above classes must participate in the Reading SOL to fulfill federal and graduation requirements.

May 18th: World History 1 SOL, World History 2 SOL, USVA History SOL

• World History 1 (including Honors),
• World History 2 (including Honors),
• USVA History (including Honors and Dual Enrollment)

Students will only participate in a History SOL if they do not complete the Project Based Assessments in class.

May 19th :  Algebra 1 SOL, Geometry SOL,  Algebra 2 SOL

• Algebra 1 (including Honors)
• Geometry (including Honors)
• Algebra 2 (including Honors)

All 9 ^th  grade students enrolled in one of the above classes must take the corresponding Math SOL exam, even if they passed a Math SOL while in middle school to fulfill federal requirements. Students in grades 10 - 12 will only participate if they have not previously passed a Math SOL.

May 20th :  Biology SOL, Chemistry SOL, Earth Science SOL

• Biology (including Honors)
• Chemistry (including Honors)
• Earth Science

All students in Biology must participate to fulfill federal requirements. Students in Chemistry or Earth Science will only participate if they have not passed a previous Science SOL.

The dates above apply to ALL students, unless your student has a specific date-conflict or accommodations that cannot be administered on those dates.  Students should check their FCPS Gmail account regularly for communication from the Assessment Coaches - Laura Fitzsimmons ( [email protected] ) and Nicoleta Abott ( [email protected] ).