Every Pennsylvania student in third through eighth grade is to be assessed in English and Language Arts and Math using the Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA). Students in fourth and eighth grade are also assessed in science by taking a PSSA exam. 

Important Testing Information for Parents Provided by Pennsylvania Department of Education:

• Parent FAQ
• Parent Letter about Electronic Devices
• PA Calculator Policy
• Code of Conduct for Test Takers
• Parent FAQ (Spanish version)
• Parent Letter about Electronic Devices (Spanish version)
• PA Calculator Policy (Spanish version)
• Code of Conduct for Test Takers (Spanish version)

For any additional information, please contact your child’s school counselor or principal.