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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 21-23 (Tu-Th) | May 8, 2020 |
| Mathematics Grades 3-5 | April 29-30 (W-Th) | May 8, 2019 |
| Science Grade 4 | May 5-6 (Tu-W) | May 3, 2019 |
Middle School
| Assessment /Grade(s) | PSSA Test Dates | Make-Up Date |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Grades 6-8 | April 21-23 (Tu-Th) | May 8, 2020 |
| Mathematics Grades 6-8 | April 29-30 (W-Th) | May 8, 2020 |
| Science Grade 8 | May 5-6 (Tu-W) | May 8, 2020 |
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 10-11 (Tu-W) | December 13, 2019 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 | May 12-13 (Tu-W) | May 22, 2020 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window Closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | July 27-28 (M-Tu) | n/a |
High School
| Assessment | Winter Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | December 10-11 (Tu-W) | December 13, 2019 |
| Literature | January 7-8 (Tu-W) | January 17, 2020 |
| Biology | January 14-15 (Tu-W) | January 17, 2020 |
| Assessment | Spring Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | May 12-13 (Tu-W) | May 22, 2020 |
| Literature | May 14-15 (Th-F) | May 22, 2020 |
| Biology | May 19-20 (Tu-W) | May 22, 2020 |
| Assessment | Summer Keystone Test Dates | Testing Window closes on |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | July 27-28 (M-Tu) | n/a |
| Literature | July 29-30 (W-Th) | n/a |
| Biology | July 29-30 (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. Download or print the 2019-20 State Assessment schedule.
