2024-2025 School Year
Below is the 2024-2025 school calendar approved by the Cornell School Board on February 15, 2024.
Assessment Testing
2024-2025 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 4-18, 2024 (Wave 1)
January 6-17, 2025 (Wave 2)
Spring Exams
May 12-23, 2025
Summer Exams
July 28 - August 1, 2025
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 21-25, 2025
Mathematics (Grades 3-8)
Apirl 28 - May 2, 2025
Science (Grades 3-8)
April 28 - May 2, 2025
English / Language Arts Make-Up Testing
April 28 - May 2, 2025
Math and Science Make-Up Testing
May 5-9, 2025