State Testing Information
State Testing Information
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.
- PSSA Window (Exam Schedule) - Also listed below
- Parent Opt Out Process for Religious Reasons
- PSSA Procedures for unexpected disruptions during testing
Planning Ahead....
Window 2024-2025
| Assessment | Dates | Grades |
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| English Language Arts | April 21 - 25, 2025 | Grades 3-8 |
| Mathematics, Science and Make-ups | April 28 - May 2, 2025 | Grades 3-8 |
| Early Reporting Deadline | May 2, 2025 | Grades 3-8 |
| PSSA Math, Science, Makeups (Optional) | May 5 - 9, 2025 (No early reporting) | Grades 3-8 |
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PSSA Testing Window 2025-2026
| Assessment | Dates | Grades |
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| English Language Arts | April 20 - 24, 2026 | Grades 3-8 |
| Mathematics, Science and Make-ups | April 27 - May 1, 2026 | Grades 3-8 |
| Early Reporting Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Grades 3-8 |
| PSSA Math, Science, Makeups (Optional) | May 4 - 8, 2026 (No early reporting) | Grades 3-8 |
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Keystone Exams Important Information
Who takes Keystone Exams?
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in three subjects: Algebra I, Literature and Biology.
Each student will take a Keystone Exam when they complete each tested subject. Typically, 9th grade students take the Algebra I exam and 10th grade students take the Biology and Literature exams.
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* Testing Windows (Exam Schedule) - Also listed below.
* PSSA Procedures for unexpected disruptions during testing* Parent Opt Out Process for Religious Reasons
Riverside High School - Winter 2024-2025
December 4th - Keystone Algebra I - Module 1
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - SkolasticCommons
December 5th - Keystone Algebra I - Module 2
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - Skolastic Commons
December 9th - Keystone Literature - Module 1
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - Skolastic Commons
December 5th - Keystone Literature - Module 2
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - Skolastic Commons
December 5th - Keystone Biology - Module 1
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - Skolastic Commons
December 5th - Keystone Biology - Module 2
Testing Rooms: 217, 218, Scholastic Commons
Periods 1, 2, 3 - Extended time room - Skolastic Commons
Make-Up Testing
December 6th and December 13th
Periods 1-3 - Skolastic Commons
Testing Window for the Keystone Exams 2024-2025
| Time of Year | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter Wave 1 | December 4 - 18, 2024 |
| Winter Wave 2 | January 6 - 17, 2025 |
| Spring | May 12 - 23, 2025 |
| Summer | July 28 - August 1, 2025 |
Testing Window for the Keystone Exams 2025-2026
| Time of Year | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter Wave 1 | December 3 - 17, 2025 |
| Winter Wave 2 | January 5 - 16, 2026 |
| Spring | May 11 - 22, 2026 |
| Summer | July 27 - 31, 2026 |
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
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Week 1 |
Morning 8 a.m. |
Afternoon 12 p.m. |
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Monday, |
United States Government and Politics |
Art History Chemistry |
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Tuesday, |
Human Geography Microeconomics |
Seminar Statistics |
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Wednesday, |
English Literature and Composition |
Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A |
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Thursday, |
Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science |
Psychology |
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Friday, |
European History United States History |
Macroeconomics Spanish Literature and Culture |
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Art and Design: Friday, May 10, 2024 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for AP Art and Design students to submit their three portfolio components as final in the AP Digital Portfolio. |
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Week 2 |
Morning 8 a.m. |
Afternoon 12 p.m. |
Afternoon 2 p.m. |
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Monday, |
Calculus AB Calculus BC |
Italian Language and Culture Precalculus |
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Tuesday, |
English Language and Composition |
African American Studies Physics C: Mechanics |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
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Wednesday, |
French Language and Culture World History: Modern |
Computer Science Principles Music Theory |
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Thursday, |
Spanish Language and Culture |
Biology Japanese Language and Culture |
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Friday, |
German Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based |
Latin Physics 2: Algebra-Based |
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