Saturday Testing at Atlantic Coast

Atlantic Coast High School is an official testing site for the SAT and ACT on designated Saturdays throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Arrival & Check-In:

  • Doors open at 7:45 a.m., and testing begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. once check-in is completed. Once testing room doors are closed, no more students will be allowed to enter.

  • Students will enter through the doors near the Performing Arts Center (see parking and entrance directions below).

  • You must bring a photo ID in order to check in. Acceptable forms of ID: student ID, driver's license, passport, or government ID.

Test Day Requirements:

  • The SAT and ACT are fully digital. Students must bring a fully charged Windows laptop or MacBook. DCPS students may bring their DCPS device.

  • SAT: Before arriving, please install Bluebook and complete the pre-test screening. Your Chromebook may or may not work for the SAT. Well in advance of your test day, check your Chromebook following these instructions.

  • ACT: Before arriving, please install the ACT Gateway secure testing application and make sure it is functioning. Tablets are not supported.

Testing Dates

SAT

  • August 23, 2025*

  • September 13, 2025

  • October 4, 2025

  • November 8, 2025

  • December 6, 2025

  • March 14, 2026

  • May 2, 2026

  • June 6, 2026*

ACT

  • September 6, 2025*

  • October 18, 2025*

  • December 13, 2025

  • February 14, 2026*

  • April 11, 2026*

  • June 13, 2026*

*not offered at ACHS

For more information on parking and entry, refer to the directions below. Be sure to arrive on time and prepared for a smooth testing experience.

National Testing Registration Info

Parking & Entry Directions for Saturday Test Days

If Coming from E-Town Parkway Towards 9B:

  1. Travel on E-Town Parkway north toward Atlantic Coast High School.

  2. Before passing the school building, turn into the first entrance on your right.

If Coming from Baymeadows Road:

  1. Travel on R.G. Skinner Parkway south toward the school building.

  2. Take the entrance on your left after you pass the school building.

Parking & Entry:

  • Park in the Faculty & Staff parking lot, marked with a green check on the map.

  • Walk toward the 600 building entrance, following designated walkways.

A map of Atlantic Coast High School and surrounding roads, showing available and blocked routes for parking and entry. The map highlights R.G. Skinner Parkway as the main access point, with red Xs marking blocked entrances from Celebration Church towards Baymeadows Road and the student parking lot. Green check marks indicate the approved entry route from E-Town Parkway towards 9B and the faculty & staff parking lot near the 600 building. The school's sports fields and main buildings are also visible.