Solomon-Plains Elementary School Cyber Academy Parents and Guardians,
The 2024 Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessments (PSSAs) will be administered to all students in grades 3, 4, and 5 this year, including in-person and cyber learners on the following dates:
English Language Arts (ELA): April 22-April 24, 2024 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Math: April 29 and April 30, 2024 (Monday, Tuesday)
4th Grade Science: May 1-May 2, 2024 (Wednesday & Thursday)
*Only 4th Grade students will take the Science PSSAs
Our Solomon Elementary School Cyber Academy students are required to take the assessment. Students will be provided all essential materials for the testing including pencils, calculators, scratch paper, etc. Cyber Academy students will enter the main doors at 11:30 a.m. They will be subjected to security screenings and protocols. Students will remain at school until all testing has been completed, approximately 1:30 PM. Student transportation will not be provided. Please plan for transporting your student to and from school on the testing dates. Parents and Guardians must provide an updated contact number to the school as we will let you know once your child is finished testing.
Cell Phone/ Electronic Device Policy for PSSAs
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices (iWatch/Airpods, etc.) are not permitted in testing areas. If a student is found with a device during a testing session, the device will be confiscated immediately. A security incident report will be completed to the Pennsylvania Department of Education and disciplinary actions will occur. Parents will be notified. The District Assessment Coordinator, Superintendent and/or Principal will determine the extent of the security violation. Envelopes will be available for the collection of electronic devices prior to the test commencing.
Please contact the main office with any questions or concerns (570) 826-7222
Sincerely,
Mr. Justin Correll, Principal