Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) is an acceleration opportunity provided for enrolled and attending Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) students.  As outlined in Board Policy 3422,  K-8th grade students who meet specific criteria in Mathematics or English Language Arts (ELA) have the opportunity to accelerate in one subject area.  Only students who are currently enrolled and attending a WCPSS school during the open nomination and testing window are eligible to be considered for SSA. Learn more.

Lufkin Road Middle SSA 

SSA Parent Presentation

SSA Parent Information Video

• Students in grades below 7+ math may apply to test out of the next Math or ELA course through Single Subject Acceleration (SSA). Students enrolled in 7+ math or above and 8 ELA are not eligible for SSA.  
• Each student may request only one SSA assessment: either Math or ELA.
• Test request windows:
  • Tracks 1–3: January 5–23
  • Track 4: January 23–February 10
• The official WCPSS SSA test request link will be posted on the opening day for each track. No study materials will be provided.
• Testing schedule:
  • Track 1: February (specific dates TBD)
  • Tracks 2–4: March (specific dates TBD)
• Questions: contact Heidi Oxendine at hoxendine@wcpss.net.