Parent Resources
PSSA and Keystone Exam Parent information
Click here to read the "Information for Parents" regarding the PSSAs (for grades 3-8).
Click here to read the "Information for Parents" regarding the Keystone Exams (high school).
Click here to read the "Cell Phone/Technology Guidelines" to be adhered to during state testing.
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests will begin during the week of April 20.
​Students in grades 3-8 will take these assessments.
For PSSAs and Keystone Exams, students must have their Chromebooks, and they must be fully charged.
Seventh and Eighth graders will begin with the English Language Arts (ELA) test on April 20, 21, and 22. Seventh and Eighth graders will then take the Math test on April 27 and 28. Lastly, only Eighth graders will take the Science test on April 29 and 30.
Students in grades 3-6 will begin with the ELA test on April 21, April 22, and April 23. They will take the Math test on April 27 and April 28. Only Fifth graders will take the PSSA Science test on April 29 and 30.
Students in various grades at the high school will take the Keystone Exams, which begin on May 11.
Students in grade 9 and some in grade 10 will take the Keystone Literature Exam on May 11 and May 12.
Students in various grades (grades 7-11) will take the Keystone Algebra Exam on May 13 and May 14.
Students in grade 9 and some in grade 10 will take the Keystone Biology Exam on May 18 and May 19.
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Homeless Information
- Information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- Homeless Application Form
- Written Notification Form
- Student Residency Statement
- Procedure for Free Lunch
- HEP - Dispute Resolution Form
- District Administrative Rule
- Unaccompanied Youth Information & Rights Form
- Policy #251 Homelessness
- Basic Education Circular Law on Homelessness
Technology
- Internet Safety. The Center for Safe Schools offers parents information about how to keep their kids safe online.
- Learning Apps and Websites
- Infinite Campus (KCASD's Student Information System)
