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Connellsville Area School District

Curriculum K-12

The Connellsville Area School District’s Curriculum K-12 is based on the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Standards-Aligned System. The Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) is a
research-based web resource in which six distinct elements are identified. If the six elements are implemented with fidelity, it is the expectation that improved student achievement will occur. The six elements of student achievement are clear standards, fair assessments, curriculum framework, instruction, materials & resources, and interventions. Click on www.pdesas.org to access the SAS website.

Keystone Exams

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in various subjects. The following Keystone Exams are available: Algebra I, Literature and Biology. In future years, pending funding, additional Keystone Exams will be administered.

The Keystone Exams are one component ofPennsylvania’s system of high school graduation requirements. KeystoneExams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards.For more information with regard to the Keystone Exams, click on the Keystone Exam Information forParents or Guardians (pdf below). Also, for students who will be required to complete a Project-Based Assessment in order to fulfill state level graduation requirements (starting with the Class of 2017), please click on the link http://pba.pdesas.org/FAQ to learn more about Project-Based Assessments.


High School Graduation Requirements

The Commonwealth’s graduation requirements will help guarantee that a Pennsylvania diploma reflects the skills and knowledge graduating students need to be successful in college and the workplace. These requirements will allow districts to ensure students are meeting state standards. Please click on the Guide for Parents (pdf below) to view the Parents' Guide to the Changes in the High School Graduation Requirements.