PSSA Information
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The third grade classes at Brandywine Heights Elementary School will soon be participating in the Pennsylvania School System of Assessment, PSSA. These tests assess if the students are learning the state academic standards. Below is a schedule of the 2024 testing dates for the Elementary School.
April 23, 24, and 25 – 3rd grade students will be taking the English Language Arts (ELA) Tests
April 30 and May 1 – 3rd grade students will be taking the Mathematics Tests
For additional detailed information about the PSSA, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
It is important to have your child arrive on time as testing will begin promptly at 9:00. Once our testing has begun at 9:00, we would not be able to administer the test to your child for that day if he or she should arrive after that time. Your child will then be administered the test on an alternate day. We do not want to interrupt the testing concentration of your child’s peers or the standardization of the test administration. They will stay in an alternate location until their class has completed testing for that day. Below are a few tips to make sure your child has a successful testing experience. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your school counselor, Mr. Doug Felegy at doufel@bhasd.org.
Tips for Successful Test Taking
Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and is well rested.
A good breakfast is not only important on test days, but every morning.
Explain to your child that the test may have some difficult questions, as long as they try their best, that’s okay!
Explain to your child that these tests are looked at along with many other assessments, and although this might be a big test, it is only one part of the picture.
Sincerely,
Ms. Stephanie Kelly
Principal
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES DOCUMENT