PSSA & KEYSTONE EXAM INFORMATION
PSSA Testing Spring 24-25: All 7th and 8th grade students take these exams (only 8th takes PSSA Science).
April 22, 23, &24: PSSA ELA 7th & 8th Grades
April 28 & 29: PSSA Math 7th & 8th Grades
April 30 & May 1: PSSA Science 8th Grade
Keystone Spring Wave24-25: These are for students enrolled in Algebra 1/Algebra 1 part2, English 10, and Biology or who are scheduled for a retake.
May 12&13: Literature Keystone Modules 1&2
May 14&15: Algebra Keystone Modules 1&2
May 19&20: Biology Keystone Modules 1&2
May 21-22: Makeups
Keystone Winter Wave 24-25: These are for selected repeat testers and makeup testers
December 4&5: Algebra Keystone Modules 1&2
December 6&9: Biology Keystone Modules 1&2
December 10&11: Literature Keystone Modules 1&2
December 12: Makeups
Religious Opt Out
Chapter 4 of Title 22 of the Pa. Code (22 Pa. Code 4.4) provides for the right of any parent/guardian to excuse his/her child from the state assessment if, upon inspection of the testing materials, he/she finds the assessment to be in conflict with his/her religious beliefs. This is the only basis under Chapter 4 rules for a parent/guardian to excuse his or her child from the statewide assessments.
Procedures for opt-out:
Once tests have been received by the District, assessments are available for review by parents/guardians. The assessment must be reviewed on district property and district personnel must be present at all times. A parent interested in opting their child out of the assessment must schedule an appointment to review the testing materials with a building administrator. Prior to reviewing materials a confidentiality agreement must be signed to ensure test security.
If after reviewing the test parents/guardians find the test to be in conflict with their religious beliefs and wish their student(s) to be excused from the test, the parents/guardians must provide a written request to the Superintendent that states they do not want their child tested because the test conflicts with their religious beliefs.
Due to the fact that Keystone Exams are graduation requirements in Pennsylvania, students that opt out due to a religious exemption for a Keystone Exam must meet one of the other Pathways to Graduation. Information on PA Graduation Pathways can be found HERE.