State and AP Testing
Please review the information on this page regarding PSSA, Keystone, and AP exams for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Look for communication from child's principal and teachers as testing times approach.
PSSA Testing
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires all school districts to administer the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
PSSA for grades 3-8
The state testing window is April 20 - April 30
- April 20-22: ELA PSSA Window
- April 27-28: Math PSSA Window
- April 29-30: Science PSSA Window (only grades 5 and 8)
- What is the PSSA?
- Why should my child take the PSSA?
- When is PSSA testing scheduled?
- How can I help prepare my student to take the PSSA?
- Can I opt my child out of testing?
What is the PSSA?
Why should my child take the PSSA?
When is PSSA testing scheduled?
How can I help prepare my student to take the PSSA?
Can I opt my child out of testing?
Want more information about PSSA Testing? Go to the PSSA section of the Department of Education tab of the Commonwealth of Education website linked below.
We Are Here to Help
Included below are links for Parents regarding Electronic Devices, Calculator Policy, and a Parent FAQ.
2025-2026 Electronic Device Letter (PDF)
2025-2026 Electronic Device Letter (Spanish) (PDF)
2025-2026 PSSA FAQ for Parents (PDF)
2025-2026 PSSA FAQ for Parent (Spanish) (PDF)
2025 - 2026 PA Calculator Policy
Keystone Testing
The Keystone exams were created to replace the Grade 11 PSSA and serve as one
component of Pennsylvania's statewide high school graduation requirement. Keystone Exams
will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards. The exams are endof-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I,
Literature, and Biology. Students must take the Keystone Exams for purposes of federal
accountability.
2026 Keystone Exams: High School
May 11 - 22
| May 11 | Lit Module 1 |
| May 12 | Lit Module 2 |
| May 13 | Bio Module 1 |
| May 14 | Bio Module 2 |
| May 15 | Alg Module 1 |
| May 18 | Alg Module 2 |
| May 20 - 22 | Makeup Testing |
2026 Keystone Exams: Middle School
May 18 and May 20
| May 18 | Alg Module 1 |
| May 20 | Alg Module 2 |
Can I opt my child out of taking the Keystone?
Chapter 4 of Title 22 of PA. Code (22 PA. Code 4.4) provides for the right of any parent/guardian to excuse their child from the state assessment if, upon inspection of the testing materials, they find the assessment to conflict with religious beliefs. This is the only reason the state allows students to opt out of an assessment. More information will be provided by your school principal.
We Are Here to Help
Included below are links for Parents regarding Electronic Devices, Calculator Policy, and a Parent FAQ.
2025 - 2026 Electronic Device Letter (PDF)
2025 - 2026 Electronic Device Letter Spanish (PDF)
2025 - 2026 Keystone Exam FAQ for Parents (PDF)
2025 - 2026 Keystone Exam FAQ for Parents Spanish (PDF)
Want more information about Keystone Testing? Go the the PA Department of Education section of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website for more information.
2026 Advanced Placement (AP) for grades 9 - 12
May 4–8 and May 11–15
The AP coordinator will provide additional information and communication regarding AP Exams, notification to students, and where to report for exams.
Preparing for Assessments
Parents may help their children prepare for the assessments by encouraging them to get plenty of rest the night before testing and have a good breakfast on the mornings of the test.
Questions? Please contact:
District Assessment Coordinator,
Rebecca Vietri
or your school principal if you have questions about the test or its administration.