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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 26-28, 2022 | May 6-13, 2022 |
| Mathematics Grades 3-5 | May 3 & 4, 2022 | May 6-13, 2022 |
| Science Grade 4 | May 10 & 11, 2022 | May 6-13, 2022 |
Middle School
| Assessment /Grade(s) | PSSA Test Dates | Make-Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Grades 6-8 | April 26-28, 2022 | May 6-13, 2022 |
| Mathematics Grades 6-8 | May 3 & 4, 2022 | May 6-13, 2022 |
| Science Grade 8 | May 10 & 11, 2021 | May 6-13, 2022 |
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 7 & 8, 2022 | December 15, 2022 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | May 16 & 18, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | July 25-28, 2022 | July 29, 2022 |
High School
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 7 & 8, 2021 | December 15, 2021 |
| Literature | January 5 & 6, 2022 | January 14, 2022 |
| Biology | January 11 & 12, 2022 | January 14, 2022 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | May 16 & 18, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| Literature | May 19 & 20, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| Biology | May 24 & 25, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | July 25-28, 2022 | July 29, 2022 |
| Literature | July 25-28, 2022 | July 29, 2022 |
| Biology | July 25-28, 2022 | July 29, 2022 |
PASA Testing Dates
| Assessment | PASA Test Dates |
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| Reading & Math: Grades 3-8 and 11 | March 14-20, 2022 |
| Science: Grades 4, 8, and 11 | March 14-20, 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.
