Assessment

The Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams satisfy the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)/School Performance Profile (SPP) requirements. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Keystone Exams are to be utilized as a graduation requirement beginning with the students in the class of 2023. 

Students will take the appropriate Keystone Exam at the completion of the accompanying course. Students may take the Algebra I exam as early as 7th Grade.  Students may take the Biology exam as early as 9th grade.  Students will take the Literature exam at the completion of their 10th grade English course.

Students who do not meet the proficiency requirements of a Keystone Exam will be scheduled for supplemental instruction prior to retaking any of the Keystone Exams. Students may retake each Keystone Exam multiple times, if needed.