If parents/guardians would like to request to opt-out their students from PSSA’s due to religious reasons, please notify Ms. Martin so they can plan accordingly. Opt-out students may be assigned to a different room location or will be assigned asynchronous work. See the opt-out procedures below.
OPT OUT Policy
If, upon inspection of a state assessment, a parent/guardian finds the state assessment to be in conflict with their religious beliefs, the parent/guardian shall have the right to have their student excused from that state assessment, upon written request to the Superintendent stating the objection (Title 22; Sec. 4.4).
Directions:
A parent/guardian must complete the following steps when requesting their student(s) PA State Assessment Opt-Out Procedure:
1. The parent/guardian must schedule a meeting with principal and/or school assessment coordinator to review assessments.
2. The principal and/or school assessment coordinator must be present while the parent previews the exam.
3. The parent/guardian must sign the Pennsylvania Department of Education “Parent Confidentiality Agreement” prior to previewing the exam.
4. The parent/guardian may not use electronic devices while they are previewing the exam. They may not video the exam or take pictures of the exam. The parent/guardian may not copy the exam or take notes while previewing the exam.
