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PSAT, SAT, and ACT Tests
✓ The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a good
practice test for tenth and eleventh grade students planning to
take college boards Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT).
o All juniors will take the PSAT during the school day.
o Interested sophomores may also sign up for this test at cost
to the family.
✓ Students are advised to understand the testing requirements of the
colleges to which they are seeking admission.
✓ All college-bound eleventh and twelfth grade students should take
the SAT or ACT. Juniors usually take this test in March or April.
Seniors usually take the SAT in October or November.
✓ Students are encouraged to take SAT tests in individual subject areas
as well.
✓ The ACT is taken at the completion of eleventh grade.
✓ Further details, sign-up information, and registration packets
regarding the PSAT, SAT, and ACT are available in the guidance
office.

Keystone Tests
The Keystone Exams are end of course assessments administered by
the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beginning with the
class of 2019, all students are required to demonstrate proficiency in
Algebra, Biology and Literature in order to graduate. Students will
complete the Algebra and Biology Keystones in May of the year that
they are enrolled in those courses. All ninth grade students will take
the Literature Keystone in May of that year. Students who do not
reach proficiency must participate in supplemental instruction and
then retake the exam. After three unsuccessful attempts, students
who have not acquired a proficient score will move to the Project
Based Assessment for that Keystone Exam. A student's best score
on each Keystone Exam will appear on their transcript.

Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
✓ Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to
take the AP test for the course.Students who earn a score of 3 or
above, and who complete the necessary paperwork in a timely
manner, are reimbursed 50% of the cost of the exam.

AP tests are administered at the high school in May, in compliance
with the College Board.

Career Standards and Pathways
The Career Education and Work Standards are a part of the State Board
of Education’s regulations of required education
for all students in Pennsylvania. The Career Education and Work
Standards address four areas of knowledge: Career
Awareness & Preparation, Career Acquisition, Career Retention &
Advancement, and Entrepreneurship. Pennsylvania
Department of Education also provides Career Pathways that may be
used for career planning purposes.

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