Keystone Test Information

Winter 2027 Keystones

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency in academic content. Beginning with the Class of 2023, successful completion of the Keystone Exams is a graduation requirement.  Act 158 of 2018 shifted some of our reliance on the high stakes testing as a graduation requirement to provide alternatives for high school students to demonstrate readiness for post-secondary success. In the past, most of the focus was placed on the Keystone exams. The Keystone exams are one way in which students can graduate by showing proficiency; however, Act 158 provides additional pathways to help students meet graduation requirements. The Pathways to Graduation flowchart and graphic, as well as an informational video explaining each pathway, can be found at Pathways to Graduation.

Winter Keystones

• Jan 5-6 - Literature Keystone
• Jan 7-8 - Biology Keystone
• Jan 11-12 - Algebra Keystone

Winter Keystone Registration

Who should register for Winter Keystones?

Students in grades 9–11 should register for the Winter Keystones if they:

• Have previously taken a Keystone Exam and have not yet achieved proficiency, OR
• Are new to Parkland High School with no prior record of taking the Keystone or equivalent state assessment, AND
• Intend to graduate via the Keystone Proficiency or Keystone Composite Pathway.

Note: Students currently enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology, or English 2 will automatically take the Keystone Exams in Spring 2027 and do not need to register for the Winter testing window.

Keystone Exam WINTER 2027 Registration Form 

 

Winter Algebra Keystone Remediation Bootcamp

After-school preparation sessions for the Winter Algebra Keystone begin in mid-November in Room B131 from 3:00 PM to 4:20 PM. Bootcamps are open to eligible 9th–11th grade students looking to build proficiency before the January exams.

NOTE: No transportation is provided - students must secure a ride after bootcamp.

Bootcamp Documents 

• Algebra 1 Keystone Bootcamp Information & Flyer  
• Algebra 1 Sign Up