The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments serve as the high school accountability assessments for federal and state purposes. Beginning with the Class of 2017, they are also a high school graduation requirement. There are currently three end-of-course assessments:
- Algebra I
- Literature (10th grade)
- Biology
These assessments are aligned with the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content and the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content and Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology for Science. For more information visit: Keystone Exams.
Assessment Dates
Review the administration dates for this and other student assessments by viewing the QCSD Assessment Calendar documents here.