The Harris County School District announces the approaching dates for the administration of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, as well as important tips and reminders.
The purpose of the test is to assess students’ mastery of essential skills and knowledge in ELA, math, science, and social studies. For this school year, Georgia Milestones testing will extend from April 20th through May 14th (see specific test days for each grade below).
The high school End of Course assessments in Literature & Composition II, Biology, Algebra Concepts & Connections, and US History at Harris County High School, PLC (Performance Learning Center), EOC (Educational Opportunity Center), and LEAP (Learning Essential Applications Proficiently Program) will count as 20 percent of students’ semester grades and serves as the final exam.
Please Note: ELA scores will be delayed until Fall 2026 due to this year’s implementation of Georgia’s New ELA Standards. Scores in math, science, and social studies will be available later this spring. Students who do not achieve a “developing learner” or above on the math assessment are subject to retesting in those subject areas in grades 5 and 8.
Attendance
Students should be in attendance on the test dates. Parents are encouraged to check calendars and reschedule any appointments as needed so their students may participate in testing as scheduled, rather than having to make the test up at a later time.
Tips
A few tips for test-taking include the following:
• Practice test-taking in advance to become familiar with how online testing works. Prior to testing dates, students should visit https://www.gaexperienceonline.com/ and click on “Tutorial” and “Test Practice, Guides and Samplers” for more information about the Georgia Milestones testing program.
• Be well-rested with a good night’s sleep and eat a well-balanced breakfast.
• On test days, arrive on time or a little early.
• On test days, bring Chromebooks to school, fully charged.
• Read the instructions and questions/answers thoroughly and review your work.
The HCSD is committed to providing students with the best possible education, with Georgia Milestones as an essential component of a well-balanced assessment system. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s education and to take advantage of the resources and support available to them.
The Harris County School District is in Hamilton, Ga. For more information, visit www.harris.k12.ga.us or call (706) 628-4206.
About the Harris County School District
Georgia’s Harris County School District (HCSD) is an accredited K-12 school system based in the county seat of Hamilton, Ga. It serves 5,600+ students with four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, one high school, and one performance learning center. With a vision of “one community committed to the well-being and preparation of every student for life-long success in a global society,” the HCSD strives to ensure an excellent education for every student in Harris County. For more information, visit www.harris.k12.ga.us or follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@HCSDga).
End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) Schedule for Students
Third Grade EOG:
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 22-24
• Math: April 20-21
Fourth Grade EOG:
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 27-29
• Math: April 30-May 1
Fifth Grade EOG:
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 22-24
• Math: April 20-21
• Science: April 28
• Math Retest: May 13-14 (pending return of scores)
Sixth Grade EOG:
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 22-24
• Math: April 20-21
Seventh Grade EOG:
• Math: April 23
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 21-22
Eighth Grade EOG:
• Social Studies: April 20
• English Language Arts (ELA): April 21–22
• Science: April 24
• Math: April 23
• Math Retest: May 12 (pending return of scores)
Eighth Grade EOC:
• Physical Science: April 24
• Algebra Concepts & Connections: May 8
Harris County High School / PLC / LEAP / EOC:
• Literature & Composition II: May 4-5
• U.S. History: May 6
• Biology: May 7
• Algebra Concepts & Connections: May 8