• The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is given annually in the following subjects and grade levels:

    English Language Arts:  Grades 3-8
    Math:  Grades 3-8
    Science:  Grades 4 and 8

     

    The Keystone Exams are administered at the following times or no later than the end of the 11th grade year:

    Algebra 1 (at the end of Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B)
    Biology (at the end of Biology courses)
    Literature (at the end of English 10)

     

    Parents wishing to opt out of PSSAs or Keystone Exams must contact:

    Mrs. Teresa Freiwald
    Chief Learning Officer
    terfre@hasdhawks.org
    610-562-2241 x1737

    Written documentation for opting out must be received prior to the testing window for all scheduled exams.