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Garden Spot High School
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Keystone Exams

The Keystone Exams are quickly approaching. These end-of-course assessments provide our learners the opportunity to display their knowledge in the areas of Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature. Our teachers have been working diligently to provide the very best instruction for your child. All learners enrolled in Keystone-tested courses whether they are In-Person or EOL, are expected to complete the Keystone Exams during the testing period. Please keep in mind the following information regarding the Keystone Exams.

Keystone Exam Schedule [Winter]:

  •   December 11, 2025 – Algebra
  •   December 12, 2025 – Literature 
  •   December 15, 2025 – Biology

 Keystone Exam Schedule [Spring]:    

  • May 14, 2026 – Algebra
  •  May 15, 2026– Literature 
  •  May 18, 2026 – Biology

New this year: Students taking the Keystone exam will take both modules on the scheduled date. 

Please also note the following expectations regarding our schedule and arrival:

  • Learners taking Keystone Exams are expected to arrive at school at the normal time (by 7:25 AM).

  • Learners not taking the Keystone Exam will have Asynchronous Learning days and are required to complete their assigned work by 2:35 PM. Daily attendance will be based on the completion of assigned work.

  • The high school will offer make-up days to any learner who misses a day of testing.

Please note, non-testing learners are not permitted to depart our busses and walk across the street to Yoder’s. This has caused problems for the school in the past, and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. 

Keystone Exam Reminders:

  • Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. According to local policy, learners must demonstrate proficiency on state assessments to graduate. We offer learners multiple opportunities to take the Keystones throughout their high school career.

  • Garden Spot High School administers the Keystone Exams through a web-based program. However, learners must complete the assessment at the school, and in the presence of a trained Test Administrator. Therefore, learner computers must be fully charged to complete the Keystone Exams. All other electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, Kindles, etc.) are prohibited and are not to be brought into the testing room. Misuse of electronic devices during testing can result in fines ranging from $750 - $30,000 for a single violation (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), which will be billed to parties violating the policy. School discipline will also be issued and learner scores will be invalidated.

  • If there is a delay or cancelation of school due to inclement weather, Keystone Exams will be postponed to the next available school day. Furthermore, all learners should then arrive at the regularly scheduled delay time (e.g. 2-hour delay arrival at 9:30 AM).

  • For learners currently enrolled in a Keystone-tested course (i.e. Algebra, Biology, or English 10), please reiterate the importance of this assessment and encourage your son/daughter to take it very seriously. The Keystone Exam will act as the Final Exam for the course.

  • Garden Spot High School will receive the results of the Keystone Exams approximately two months after completion. Individual Student Reports will be mailed home by the high school upon receipt.

  • Learners should get a good night’s sleep the evenings leading up to the respective exams and eat a healthy breakfast on the mornings of exams.

  • Again, Garden Spot High School will operate on a modified bell schedule on the days of testing.

As always, we anticipate excellent results on the Keystone Exams. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact the main office at (717) 354-1550.