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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/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 |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Grades 3-5 | April 24-26 (W-F) | May 3, 2019 |
| Mathematics Grades 3-5 | April 30- May 1 (Tu-W) | May 3, 2019 |
| Science Grade 4 | May 2- May 3 (Th-F) | May 3, 2019 |
Middle School
| Assessment /Grade(s) | PSSA Test Dates | Make-Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Grades 6-8 | April 24-26 (W-F) | May 3, 2019 |
| Mathematics Grades 6-8 | April 30- May 1 (Tu-W) | May 3, 2019 |
| Science Grade 8 | May 2- May 3 (Th-F) | May 3, 2019 |
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 11-12 (Tu-W) | December 14, 2018 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | May 14- 15 (Tu-W) | May 24, 2019 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | July 29-30 (M-Tu) | n/a |
High School
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 11-12 (Tu-W) | December 14, 2018 |
| Literature | January 9-10 (W-Th) | January 18, 2019 |
| Biology | January 15-16 (Tu-W) | January 18, 2019 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | May 14-15 (Tu-W) | May 24, 2019 |
| Literature | May 16-17 (Th-F) | May 24, 2019 |
| Biology | May 22-23 (W-Th) | May 24, 2019 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | July 29-30 (M-Tu) | n/a |
| Literature | July 31- August 1 (W-Th) | n/a |
| Biology | July 31- August 1 (W-Th) | n/a |
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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 Steve Werner, Assessment Supervisor.
