• HAHS Campus Frequently Asked Questions

    Pennsylvania Graduation Requirements-Act 158

    PA Graduation Requirements-Act 158 questions can be sent to the following link:  
     
    • What is the difference between local and statewide graduation requirements?
      • Minimally, statewide graduation requirements must be met; AND the HASD board-approved graduation policy must be met.
    • Where can I access prior Keystone Exam results?
      • Keystone Exam results have been uploaded to Skyward student accounts. 
      • After logging into Skyward, click on the Test Scores tab and Keystone Exam results are available.
    • How do I know if I have met the graduation requirement?
      • You will receive information by October 1 if your graduation requirement has been met.
    • How is Pathway #1 Keystone Exam proficiency met?
      • Students achieve a minimum scale score of 1500 or better in each of the three Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Biology, and Literature).
      • Students who do not have a score in all three Keystone Exam areas (e.g., an EL student who did not participate in the Keystone Literature Exam, a student who did not participate in a Keystone Exam for religious reasons) do not qualify for the Keystone Proficiency or Composite Pathway.
    • How is the composite score on the Keystone Exams determined?
      • To qualify for the Keystone Composite Pathway, a student must take all three Keystone Exams and must have at least one Keystone Exam score of Proficient or Advanced and no Keystone Exams score of Below Basic.
      • As approved by the State Board of Education, students also must earn a satisfactory composite score of 4452 or better in aggregate for the three Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Biology and Literature) to fulfill the Keystone Composite requirements and meet statewide requirements for high school graduation.
    • When will I begin alternative pathways?
      • Alternative pathways begin in fall of senior year
      • If you do not meet the graduation requirement for the Keystone Exams, you will receive more information from administration when returning in September SY2023-2024
      • If you do not meet the graduation requirement by Keystone proficiency or Keystone composite pathways, the graduation requirement can be met by the CTE Concentrator, Alternative Assessment, or Evidence-Based Pathways.
    • What if I am proficient in the Literature Keystone Exam and below basic in the Algebra 1 and Biology Keystone Exams?
      • In addition to meeting local grade-based requirements for each Keystone content in which a student achieves less than proficiency.  The student must meet one of the following CTE Concentrator, Alternative Assessment, or Evidence-Based Pathways.
      • This is one example; a student who only demonstrated proficiency or better in the Keystone Literature Exam would need to satisfy the following under this criterion:
        • Achieve local grade-based requirements in both the Algebra 1 and the Biology courses, and
        • Score a 3 or better on approved AP Exams for Algebra I and Biology aligned courses
    • How do I earn exemptions for mid-term/final exams in my senior year?
      • Senior exemptions are earned by scoring a numeric Proficient or Advanced on any Keystone Exam by the end of 11th grade.
      • You will earn one exemption for one Proficient or Advanced; three exemptions for two Proficient or Advanced; and five exemptions for three Proficient or Advanced