PSSA and Keystone Testing
PSSA Testing
The annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA) is a standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment which provides students, parents, educators and citizens with an understanding of student and school performance related to the attainment of proficiency of the academic standards. These standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science and Technology identify what a student should know and be able to do at varying grade levels. School districts possess the freedom to design curriculum and instruction to ensure that students meet or exceed the standards' expectations.
The Department of Education sets the windows for districts to administer the state exams. Your child's school will communicate the specific dates they have selected to administer the exams.
Learn more about the PSSAs, testing windows, and graduation requirements.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires three documents for family review:
- Information for Families
- Student Code of Conduct
- Electronic Device Policy
Keystone Exams
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Civics and Government. Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, Keystone Exams in the following subjects were developed by the Department and made available for use by school districts, AVTSs and charter schools, including cyber charter schools:
- Algebra I
- Literature
- Biology
The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania's statewide high school graduation requirements. Keystone Exams will help with guiding our students toward meeting state standards.
Learn more about the Keystone Exams, testing windows, and graduation requirements.
Keystone Testing Remediation Information and Resources
Our goal is to support each student as our students work towards demonstrating proficiency in the academic standards assessed on the Keystone exams. To assist them towards that endeavor, State College Area High School has the following resources available: