Keystones

(Photo Credit via keystones.com)

(Photo Credit via keystones.com)

As of this week, Jefferson Morgan will be having the Keystone exams. Starting May 16th and 17th the algebra keystones will be taken in the morning. On May 18th and 19th will be Biology, which will also be taken in the morning. And finally on May 23rd and 24th will be the Literature exams. Keystone Exams are end of course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Beginning with the class of 2019, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra 1, Literature and Biology Keystone Exams to graduate. The Keystone Exams will be administered three times each year, winter, spring and summer.

Teachers are required to take online test and training from Miss Fischer. Mrs. Kniha, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Corbett, Mrs.Shay, Mrs. Ardeno, Mrs. McCombie, Mr. Moore, Mrs Moore, Mrs Simatic, Mrs. Cochran, Mr. D’Antonio, Ms. Gratchic, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Cochran, and Ms. Caffrey will give the Keystone Exams.

The state has suspended the graduation requirement until 2018-19. Students are still required to take them who have to finish the courses for Algebra 1, Biology and Literature. The state still required students to take them for our own purposes. Tutoring classes such as enrichment was included in classes this year such as Math, Science, English with Study Island and CAT.

Parents and guardians may review the Keystone Exams if they believe they may be in conflict with their religious belief by making arrangements with the School Test Coordinator once the exams arrive at school. Confidentiality agreements must be signed and no copies of the Keystone Exams or notes about exam questions will be permitted to leave the school. For parents or students that have questions about Keystones Exam’s, visit the PDE website at www.education.pa.gov or contact the school district.

Jefferson Morgan is given a performance profile score on each student. The score is published by the state for each school who gave the Keystone Exams. Jefferson Morgan is required to give Keystones.