Students take the appropriate Keystone exam while enrolled in each Keystone trigger course (Algebra 1, English 10, and Biology).
Once Keystone scores are received, the testing coordinator communicates with counselors and case managers (if applicable).
Students are offered the opportunity to retake Keystones in which they did not earn proficiency.Note: Retakes are only possible until the end of the 11th grade year.
If applicable, a team meeting will be held to discuss student's options, progress, and action items to complete.
During the fall of students' senior year, they will be informed if they are not on track to satisfy state graduation requirements.
All eligible students are scheduled to take the requisite Keystone exams while enrolled in each Keystone course: Advanced Algebra I, Biology, and English 10.Students who have missed taking a Keystone will be scheduled during the next available administration.
A student earns a score of proficient or advanced on each of the Keystone tests.
Pathway 2: Composite Pathway
Student earns proficient or advanced on at least one Keystone exam.
The sum of the student's three Keystone exams is at least 4452.
The student has scored basic or better on all three Keystone exams (no scores of below basic).
Act 158 of 2018 prescribed multiple pathways for students to meet Pennsylvania's assessment requirement for graduation. The state released criteria for alternate assessments in spring 2020. These requirements impact the class of 2023 and beyond.