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Keystone Exams

The Keystone Exams are state-mandated end-of-course assessments in Algebra I, Biology and Literature. At the high school level, they are used to satisfy the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).  

Each Keystone Exam is divided into two parts called modules. Student scores are based on the total points earned from the two modules combined. The scores are then broken down into the following categories: Advanced, Proficient, Basic and Below Basic. Students must score in the Advanced or Proficient range to show mastery of the content.

If you have questions about the administration or scheduling of Keystone exams, please contact Assistant Principal Gabriel Presley. If you have specific question about the Keystone exams, your child’s scores, the Pennsylvania Graduation Requirement, or the alternative pathways, contact your child's school counselor.

Spring 2025 Keystone Exams

The Spring 2025 Session of the Keystone Exams will be held May 12 - 21 and will begin promptly at 8:30 A.M. on each testing day.  Please encourage your child to arrive on time. Homeroom attendance will occur during the testing session. We have allotted approximately 86 minutes for each testing module with the exception of our block days which will be 80 minutes. Additionally, all students will have extended time should they not finish at the end of the 80 or 86 minutes.

These exams are state-wide assessments, and its data is used to inform educators on many different levels regarding the education that is provided to our children across the state. These standardized tests also give all members of your child’s team a data point to show growth in ability to perform within a standardized assessment environment. It provides your child with assessment knowledge, perseverance, and practice with assessments taking abilities.

The following students are scheduled to take the Spring 2025 Keystone Exams at Radnor High School:

  • Students enrolled in Algebra I during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Students enrolled in Algebra I Honors during the 2024-2025 school year
  • Students enrolled in Biology during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Students enrolled in Biology Honors during the 2024-2025 school year
  • Students enrolled in World Literature during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Students enrolled in World Literature Honors during the 2024-2025 school year.

Below are the testing dates by exam.

Date

Cycle Day

Order of Periods

Exam

Monday, May 12th  

1

1, 2, 3, HR, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Algebra I – Module 1

Tuesday, May 13th  

2

3, 4, 1, HR, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8

Algebra I – Module 2

Thursday, May 15th  

6

7, 8, 1, HR, 2, 5, 6, 3, 4

Biology – Module 1

Friday, May 16th  

7

1, 2, 3, HR, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Biology – Module 2

Monday, May 19th   

5

3, 4, 1, HR, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8

Literature – Module 1

Wednesday, May 21st     

6

7, 8, 1, HR, 2, 5, 6, 3, 4

Literature – Module 2

Note: Bolded periods = Tested periods

Our Keystone Testing Make-up Window will begin May 14th, 22nd – 23rd.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Presley at Gabriel.Presley@rtsd.org.

RHS Keystone Exam Informational Parent Meeting (Recording from March 2024)

Keystone Exams During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the statewide graduation requirement associated with Keystone proficiency has been postponed and now only applies to the Class of 2023 and beyond. For additional information, please see the Keystone Resource FAQ.

Class of 2023 and Beyond

Per Act 158, should any student in the Class of 2023 and below not achieve advanced or proficient on the Keystones, they can now meet the statewide graduation requirements by completing one of the following pathways. The information below was adapted from the PDE website on graduation requirements  on October 6, 2022.