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Keystone Exams

Students taking Algebra I (starting in 18-19), Advanced Algebra, Algebra IB, Biology, and American Literature take the Keystone Exams at the end of each course.  

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 

Keystone Exams

 

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Civics and Government.  Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, Keystone Exams in the following subjects were developed by the Department and made available for use by school districts, AVTSs and charter schools, including cyber charter schools:

Algebra I
Literature
Biology

The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania's new system of high school graduation requirements. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards.

Winter Keystone Exam Dates:
 Algebra           Dec 7th
 Biology            Dec 8th
 Literature        Dec 9th
 
Spring Keystone Exam Dates:
Algebra           May 17th
Biology            May 18th
Literature        May 19th
 

For more information regarding the Keystone Exams visit:

http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/Pages/Keystone-Exams.aspx