2023-2024 School Year
Below is the 2023-2024 school calendar approved by the Cornell School Board on March 19, 2023.
Assessment Testing
2023-2024 Assessment Testing Dates are set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). School Districts can select and set the specific testing dates for their district within the PDE testing window.
KEYSTONE EXAMS
The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology. The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania's statewide high school graduation requirements.
Winter Exams
December 4-15, 2023 (Wave 1)
January 3-17, 2024 (Wave 2)
Spring Exams
May 13-24, 2024
Summer Exams
July 29 - August 2, 2024
PSSA TESTING
The annual Pennsylvania System School Assessment (PSSA) is a standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment which provides students, parents, educators and citizens with an understanding of student and school performance related to the attainment of proficiency of the academic standards. These standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science and Technology identify what a student should know and be able to do at varying grade levels. School districts possess the freedom to design curriculum and instruction to ensure that students meet or exceed the standards' expectations.
English / Language Arts (Grades 3-8)
April 22-26, 2024
Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
Apirl 29 - May 3, 2024
Science (Grades 3-8)
April 29 - May 3, 2024
English / Language Arts Make-Up Testing
April 29 - May 3, 2024
Math and Science Make-Up Testing
May 6-10, 2024