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--- ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN TESTING ROOMS ---
Electronic Devices are NOT PERMITTED in the testing room including: Cell Phones/Smart Phones/Smartwatches/Electronic Devices/E-Readers/Nooks/Kindles/iPads/Tablets/Camera Ready Devices. Violation of this rule will result in a "Do Not Score" label on the student's test booklet, as well as confiscation of the device and a Level II offense.
PSSA, Keystone, & PASA Exam Testing Dates
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The West Chester Area School District is offering an opportunity to retest in August for any middle or high school student whose “best” score is non-proficient on the Biology or Algebra Keystone Exam.
Below are the actual testing dates for the WCASD. These dates fall within the time frame provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Elementary School
Assessment /Grade(s) | PSSA Test Dates | Make-Up Date |
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English Language Arts Grades 3-5 | April 26-28, 2022 (Tu-Th) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Mathematics Grades 3-5 | May 3-4, 2022 (Tu-W) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Science Grade 4 | May 5-6, 2022 (Th-F) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Middle School
Assessment /Grade(s) | PSSA Test Dates | Make-Up Date |
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English Language Arts Grades 6-8 | April 26-28, 2022 (Tu-Th) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Mathematics Grades 6-8 | May 3-4, 2022 (Tu-W) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Science Grade 8 | May 5-6, 2022 (Th-F) | May 13, 2022 – Window Closes |
Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra I | December 7 & 8, 2022 (Tu-W) | December 15, 2022 |
Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra 1 | May 16 & 18, 2022 (M & W) | May 27, 2022 |
Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra 1 | July 25-28, 2022 (M-Th) | July 29, 2022 |
High School
Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra I | December 7 & 8, 2021 (Tu-W) | December 15, 2021 |
Literature | January 5 & 6, 2022 (W-Th) | January 14, 2022 |
Biology | January 11 & 12, 2022 (Tu-W) | January 14, 2022 |
Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra I | May 16 & 18, 2022 (M & W) | May 27, 2022 |
Literature | May 19 & 20, 2022 (Th-F) | May 27, 2022 |
Biology | May 24 & 25, 2022 (Tu-W) | May 27, 2022 |
Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
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Algebra 1 | July 25-28, 2022 (M-Th) | July 29, 2022 |
Literature | July 25-28, 2022 (M-Th) | July 29, 2022 |
Biology | July 25-28, 2022 (M-Th) | July 29, 2022 |
PASA Testing Dates
Assessment | PASA Test Dates |
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Reading & Math: Grades 3-8 and 11 | March 14 - May 20, 2022 |
Science: Grades 4, 8, and 11 | March 14 - May 20, 2022 |
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Additional information on the PSSA Assessments and Keystone Exams may be found through the links located in the left column. Should you have any questions, please contact Dawn Mader, Director of Assessment.
Contact your building Assessment Coordinator
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High School:
East HS - Sara Graham sgraham@wcasd.net
Henderson HS - Dr. Crystal Dowdell, cdowdell@wcasd.net
Rustin HS - Dr. Chrissy Eagles, ceagles@wcasd.netMiddle School:
Fugett MS - Dr. Rich Mitchell, rmitchell@wcasd.net
Peirce MS - Dr. JudyKay Maxwell, jkmaxwell@wcasd.net
Stetson MS - Erin Stephens, estephens@wcasd.net