Keystone Exams to be taken May 16 & 17

The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams.

On May 16 & 17 (Periods A through D) each of the 2 modules have 23 multiple choice questions and 4 constructive response questions. Students may use a graphing or scientific calculators on this test. For more information on the Keystone Exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us.

Keystone Exams in May

Algebra Keystone Exam

(for algebra students only) 

May 16 and 17 

Read more on the 8th grade blog

Students in Grade 8 to take PSSA / Keystone Tests

Students in Grade 8 will take PSSA tests in April & May and Keystone Algebra Exams in May. The 8th Grade Team will post more information to the AMS 8 Blog in early 2017.

Below are the testing windows published by the PA Dept of Education. During these time periods, students will be completing each of the required 8th grade PSSA subject tests.  

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA/Keystone exams is a state requirement.

Making up tests pulls students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork you miss.

Of course, if students are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.

Keystone Exams to be taken Next Week!

The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams.

On May 17 & 19 (Periods A through D) each of the 2 modules have 23 multiple choice questions and 4 constructive response questions. Students may use a graphing or scientific calculators on this test. For more information on the Keystone Exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us.

May & June Calendar Update

Monday, May 2

American Legion Award Resume due to Mr. Smith by Monday

Make Up PSSA Testing

Tuesday, May 3

Make Up PSSA Testing

Wednesday, May 4

Make Up PSSA Testing

2 hour delay

Thursday, May 5

 Make Up PSSA Testing

 [Event] Bridge Engineers Visit AMS 8

Friday, May 6

Make Up PSSA Testing

AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM

[Civics] Layered Curriculum Unit Test

[Event] BAAHA Presentations

YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE!

Tuesday, May 10

12:25pm [Event] Holocaust Activity

Wednesday, May 11

 AR POINTS DUE MAY 25 - NO EXTENSIONS 4TH TERM

Thursday, May 12

 [Field Trip] Nicky's Family - South Side Works Cinema

Friday, May 13

10:00am [Event] Holocaust Survivor

Tuesday, May 17

Keystone Exams

Thursday, May 19

Keystone Exams

6:00pm [SCHEDULING] BUMP UP NIGHT

Friday, May 20

History Center Field Trip

Tuesday, May 24

[Field Trip] Kennywood Field Trip

Thursday, May 26

[Event] AMS 8 Bridge Exposition

Friday, May 27

[Event] Middle School Olympics

Monday, May 30

Memorial Day - School Closed

Wednesday, June 1

[Event] Grade 8 Commencement

Friday, June 3

Fourth Grading Period Ends

Last Day for Students

Algebra Students to take the Keystone Exam in May

Mark your calendars!  The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams the week of May 16.  For more information on the keystone exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us or see the page on the AMS Grade 8 Blog.

IM1 Students to take Keystone Exams in May

Mark your calendars!  The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams the week of May 16.  For more information on the keystone exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us or see the page on the AMS Grade 8 Blog.

Keystone Exams Next Week

The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exams in May. May 20 & 21 (Periods A through D) Each of the 2 modules have 23 multiple choice questions and 4 constructive response questions. Students may use a graphing or scientific calculators on this test. For more information on the Keystone Exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us.

Thanks for the hard work today on the exam

Mrs. Costantino would like to thank all of the algebra students for their hard work on the Algebra I Keystone Exam.  The students completed all of the requirements at a high level of mastery, and is sure the test scores will reflect that mastery for students this summer!  

Thank you for your support!

Keystone Exams

Tomorrow & Thursday students in IM1 take the Keystone Algebra test in periods A-D. Read more here: http://amsgrade8.blogspot.com/2014/05/keystone-algebra-i-exam.html

Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday during Keystone Exams in grade 8.

Keystone Algebra I Exam

8^th grade students enrolled in Algebra will be testing periods a-d on Wednesday and Thursday.  Please encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and to eat breakfast, too!  For more information on the Keystone exams, go to http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx

Keystone Exams

Mark your calendars:  The 8th graders who are enrolled in Integrated Math I (Algebra), will take the Keystone Exam on May 21st and 22nd during periods A-C.  Each of the 2 modules have 23 multiple choice questions and 4 constructive response questions.  Students may use a graphing or scientific calculators on this test.  To review for this test, please encourage your students to continue working on the Keystone Challenge for all IM 1 students.  There are 24 areas of review available on Study Island.  Students are required to complete at least 12 areas by May 5th. For students who need extra assistance, Ms. Costantino and high school tutors are available to help. For more information on the keystone exams, please go to www.pde.state.pa.us or email Ms. Costantino.