PSSA & KEYSTONE EXAM INFORMATION
PSSA Testing Spring 25-26: All 7th and 8th grade students take these exams (only 8th takes PSSA Science).
April 21, 22, & 23: PSSA ELA 7th & 8th Grades
April 28 & 29: PSSA Math 7th & 8th Grades
April 30 & May 1: PSSA Science 8th Grade
Keystone Spring Wave 25-26: These are for students enrolled in Algebra 1/Algebra 1 part II, English 10, and Biology or who are scheduled for a retake.
May 11 & 12: Literature Keystone Modules 1 & 2
May 14 & 15: Biology Keystone Modules 1 & 2
May 18 & 19: Algebra Keystone Modules 1 & 2
May 20 & 21: Makeups
Keystone Winter Wave 25-26: These are for selected repeat testers and makeup testers
December 2025: Algebra Keystone Modules 1 & 2
December 2025: Biology Keystone Modules 1 & 2
December 2025: Literature Keystone Modules 1 & 2
December 2025: Makeups
*Specific Dates TBD
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.