Standardized Testing Program
In order to provide a continuing record of each student’s academic progress in comparison with
students nationally and in Pennsylvania, the Greensburg Salem School District conducts a yearly
testing program. These results are an invaluable aid to your child’s teacher and counselor in diagnosing
individual academic strengths and weaknesses. They are also necessary to provide the district with
information for examining curriculum and instruction.
During the coming school year, the following tests will be administered to your child as part of this
program recommended by the superintendent, approved by the school board and required by PA
Department of Education:
Name of Test
Pennsylvania State Assessments
Pennsylvania State Assessments
Pennsylvania State Assessments
Keystone Exams
Administered in Grades
Grades 3 - 8
Grades 3-8
Grades 4, 8
Grade 7-11
Description/Purpose
English Language Arts (ELA)
Mathematics
Science Knowledge
Algebra I, Biology, and Literature
Your child’s scores will be maintained in the school records as specified in the Policy on Collection,
Maintenance and Dissemination of Student Records. You have the right to examine these tests before
your child is tested. No individual or agency outside the school system will be permitted to inspect
your child’s school record without your written permission. Should your child transfer to another school
system, his or her records will be sent to that school system without your notification. Should you wish
to examine your child’s record file at any time, you may arrange to do so by making an appointment
through the building principal.
PRELIMINARY PSSA TESTING WINDOW 2017-2018
Assessment
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Make-Up
Dates
April 9-13, 2018
April 16-20, 2018
April 23-27, 2017
April 30-May 4, 2018
Grade(s)
Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8
Grades 4, 8
PRELIMINARY KEYSTONE EXAMS TESTING WINDOW 2017-2018
Assessment
Winter Wave
Spring Wave
Dates
January 8-22, 2018
May 14-25, 2018
GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 28, 29
August 30
September 4
November 1
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
First Day of Instruction
Labor Day (No school)
End of First Quarter
Act 80 Day – Teacher In-Service –
NO SCHOOL
November 10
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
November 23, 24, 27
Thanksgiving Recess
December 22, 25, 26,
Christmas Recess
27, 28, 29 & January 1, 2
January 15
Martin Luther King Day
Act 80 Day – Teacher In-Service –
NO SCHOOL
January 19
End of Second Quarter
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
February 19
March 26
President’s Day – NO SCHOOL
(Snow Day Make-Up #1)
End of Third Quarter
Act 80 Day – Teacher In-Service –
NO SCHOOL
March 29
Easter Recess
(Snow Day Make-Up #5)
March 30
Easter Recess
April 2, 3
Easter Recess
(Snow Day Make-Up #4 and #5)
May 4
Senior Project Day
(NO SCHOOL – Grades K-11)
May 11
Prom Day – NO SCHOOL
(Snow Day Make-Up #2)
May 28
Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
June 7
Last Day of Instruction/
Commencement
June 8
Teacher In-Service
June 11
Kennywood Picnic
June 22
Idlewild Picnic
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