Home Education students in grades 3–12 may participate in a variety of assessments offered at their zoned school as long as they are a resident of Pasco County and register for testing by the registration deadline. These assessments include:

• PSAT/NMSQT
• SAT
• Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
• State Testing

Below you’ll find details about each assessment, including eligibility, testing windows, fees, and registration information.  Once registered for testing, students will receive a confirmation email which will direct them to contact the zoned school's assessment coordinator to schedule their testing date and time.

PSAT/NMSQT

• Who: Students in grades 9–12
• Purpose: Can fulfill the Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirement
• Subjects: Reading, Writing & Language, and Math
• Fee: $14.00 (non-refundable registration/sitting fee)
• Testing Window: October 1 – October 31, 2026*
• Testing Registration Window and Link: TBA

SAT

• Who: Students in Grade 11 needing to fulfill Grade 10 ELA or Algebra 1 EOC graduation requirements
• Purpose: Measures literacy, numeracy, and writing skills for college readiness
• Fee: Contact your zoned school after registration approval for the non-refundable registration/sitting fee
• Testing Window: March 2 – March 27, 2026*
• Testing Registration Window and Link: TBA

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing

• Who: Students in Grades 9–12
• Purpose: Measures mastery of AP course content and skills
• Fee:
• Testing Window: May 4 – May 15, 2026*
• Testing Registration Window and Link: TBA

Spring State Testing

• Who:Students in Grades 3–12 students, EOC graduation requirements
• Purpose: Can fullfill the annual educational evaluation requirement and the Algebra 1 EOC and Grade 10 ELA graduation requirements
• Fee: None
• Testing Window: March 30 - May 29, 2026*
• Testing Registration Window and Link: January 6 - February 13, 2026

*Each school will determine specific testing dates within the provided windows.