High School Assessment

Saturday, November 07, 2009 9:08 AM

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VACCINATION CLINICS CANCELLED: Due to "unexpected delays" in production of the seasonal influenza vaccine the following Influenza Vaccination Clinics for PGCPS employees, retirees and their household members have been cancelled at Oxon Hill Staff Development Center (11/6), Bonnie F. Johns Media Center (11/9), and Sasscer Administration Building (11/13).

	Get Ready for the High School Assessment (HSA)!
		Starting in 2009, students must pass all four high school assessment tests in Algebra, English, Biology and Government or obtain a combined score of 1602, to receive a high school diploma. In Prince George's County Public Schools, extended learning opportunities are available before and after school for Biology and Algebra. You may also explore this site to practice the HSA or for more information about the assessments. HSA Resources to Get You Ready! Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know \| en español HSA Exam overview Bridge Plan to Academic Validation HSA Bridge Plan Flyer HSA Fact Sheet \| en español HSA Testing Schedule Download and Take a Practice HSA on the MSDE website, www.mdk12.org: Algebra Government Biology English Maryland State Department of Education HSA Resources	HSA Quick Facts PGCPS Gets You Ready for the HSA! HSA Resources What are the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA)? What is the Modified HSA? How do the HSA relate to the Maryland School Assessment (MSA)? How and when are scores reported? HSA Passing Scores Must students pass the HSA in order to graduate from high school? What happens if a student does not pass a test?