PSSA and Keystone Exam Information
PSSA:
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is an annual English Language Arts and Mathematics assessment administered during the spring semester in grades 3 through 8. Science assessments are also given in grades 4 and 8. If you would like to learn more about our performance on PSSA assessments, please visit the Future Ready Index webpage at futurereadypa.org. For general information on the PSSA exams, please review this document: Informacion para los padres o representantes - Information for Parents or Guardians
PSSA Testing Window 2024
PSSA Tests are end-of-year assessments in Math, ELA, and Science. PSSA tests are taken by students in 3rd - 8th grade.
Elementary Testing Sessions are held in the morning on these dates:
April 22, 23, & 24, 2024: English Language Arts
April 29, & 30, 2024: Math
May 1, & 2, 2024: Science (4th grade only)
May 6, 2024: Begin Make Up sessions.
Keystone Exams:
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. At NYCSD, the Algebra I assessment may be given in grades 7 through 11. The Literature and Biology assessments may be given in grades 9 through 11. Keystone Exams are administered in the winter and the spring. The Middle School and High School will communicate which students are taking which test and on what date. If you would like to learn more about our performance on Keystone assessments, please visit the Future Ready Index webpage at futurereadypa.org. For general information on the Keystone exams, please review this document: Informacion para padres o tutores - Information for Parents or Guardians
Keystone Exams Winter Testing Schedule 2024
NYCSD only tests a limited number of students in grades 9 through 11 during the Winter Testing window. If your students is required to test at this time, you will be notified.
January 3rd & 4th 2024: Algebra
January 8th & 9th, 2024: Biology
January 11th & 12th, 2023: Literature
Make Up exams will be scheduled up to January 17th, 2024
Keystone Exams Spring Testing Schedule 2024
The Keystone Exams Spring schedule is open from May 13th, 2024 to May 24th, 2024. Specific testing dates for NHM & NMS will be posted closer to the testing window.
If you have general questions regarding the PSSA or Keystone assessments, please contact Dr. Matthew Meakin, Assistant Superintendent & District Assessment Coordinator at 717-432-8691 or mmeakin@northernyork.org. For specific questions regarding your student and the state assessments, please contact your students' building principal.