The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is administered to all students. The PSSA is administered in grade eight to measure competency in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. The PSSA is administered in grade seven to measure competency in reading and mathematics. Student attendance during testing periods is essential and requests for non-school sponsored travel will not be approved. Additional benchmark assessments are administered throughout the school year to monitor student progress and to inform instructional decisions.