SB63 Annual Notice of Assessment Availability for Home School Students, 2026-2027

Availability of Assessments

In compliance with SB63, parents and guardians of home study students in grades 6-12 who reside in McDuffie County are informed that the following assessments are available within the district:

*List of AP Exams is subject to change based upon courses offered at Thomson High School

Registration Procedures

1. A home study student in grades 6-12 who resides in McDuffie County must contact the Thomson High School Guidance Department at 706-986-4222 prior to the test’s registration deadline to notify the school of the intent to take the assessment as well as to obtain information regarding registration, the testing location, test date, and session start and anticipated end times.
2. Students are required to register online through their College Board accounts for the SAT or the ACT website for the ACT. A school counselor can assist with registration for the ASVAB and AP Exams.
3. If there is a cost required of public school students for the assessment, then the same is required of home study students. Any associated costs (e.g., registration fees) must be paid in advance of the registration deadline to the applicable entity.
4. At the time of registration, families must inform the school counselor if a pupil has documented testing accommodations approved by the College Board or ACT. It is the responsibility of the family to request accommodations through the applicable testing agency.

SAT Registration Information for Home Study Students

ACT Registration Information for Home Study Students

AP Exam Registration Information for Home Study Students

ASVAB Registration Information for Home Study Students

Test Day Protocols

1. It is the responsibility of the home study parent/guardian and student to ensure the pupil is prepared and arrives to test at the designated time on the assessment date.
2.  Home study students must report to the designated location for check-in upon arrival. For safety reasons, individuals who are not enrolled in McDuffie County Schools or employed at the testing location are not permitted beyond the check-in point without a school official.
3. Home study students should present photo identification and any other required documentation such as test registration tickets upon arrival at the test site.
4. Electronic devices, unless otherwise specified, are not permitted in the testing environment.
5. Transportation to and from the testing location is the responsibility of the home study parent/guardian and student.

For additional information about SB63, please contact Dr. Lynn Cato, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at 706-986-4000.