PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM OF SCHOOL ASSESSMENT (PSSA)

Important Information

The annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment 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.

Who takes the PSSA?

Every Pennsylvania student in grades 3 through 8 is assessed in English Language Arts and Math.  Every Pennsylvania student in grades 4 and 8 is assessed in science.

 * Student Report Guide   * Spanish Version

* PSSA Window (Exam Schedule) - Also listed below

Planning Ahead....

PSSA PRELIMINARY TESTING WINDOWS

Exact testing dates at Riverside East and RHS will be provided as the testing window approaches.

PRELIMINARY PSSA TESTING WINDOW 2019-2020 

PRELIMINARY PSSA TESTING WINDOW 2020-2021

Advanced Placement Exams

The Advanced Placement Program® (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.

The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer, and corresponding exams that are administered once a year.

The exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5 by college and university professors and experienced AP teachers. Many U.S. colleges offer credit for AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

Find out more at AP Central