The Queen Anne’s County Board of Education will hold a special Open Session Board Meeting on October 16, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Assessment Requirements for Graduation

at Queen Anne's County Public Schools

Algebra I

Assessment Information:

The Algebra I assessment is taken during the course, which also includes middle school.  Testing can occur during the fall and spring assessment windows, depending on a semester or year long course.

Requirement:

Students must pass the course in order to earn a credit.  The assessment requirement is participation in the Algebra I MCAP.  (There is no testing requirement in the 20-21 school year due to Covid Waivers)

English 10

Assessment Information:

The English 10 assessment is taken during the course, which is usually during the 10 grade year. Testing can occur during the fall and spring assessment windows, depending on a semester or year long course.

Requirement:

Students must pass the course in order to earn a credit.  The assessment requirement is participation in the English 10 MCAP.  (There is no testing requirement in the 20-21 school year due to Covid Waivers)

Government

Assessment Information:

The Government assessment is taken during the course, which is usually during the 10 grade year. This assessment is an End of Course exam, thus counting as 20% of the students final grade (Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year). Testing can occur during the fall and spring assessment windows, depending on a semester or year long course.

Requirement:

Students must pass the course in order to earn a credit. The assessment requirement is participation in the Government MCAP. (There is no testing requirement in the 20-21 school year due to Covid Waivers)

Life Science (LS MISA)

Assessment Information:

The Life Science (LS MISA) assessment is taken during the Biology course, which is usually during the 9th-10th grade year. This assessment is an End of Course exam, thus counting as 20% of the students final grade (Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year). Testing can occur during the fall and spring assessment windows, depending on a semester or year long course.

Requirement:

Students must pass the course in order to earn a credit. The assessment requirement is participation in the LS MISA MCAP. (There is no testing requirement in the 20-21 school year due to Covid Waivers)