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Academic committee announces testing, kindergarten registration and asks for senior‑privilege participation data
Summary
The Academic Programs committee announced PSSA and Keystone/AP testing schedules, kindergarten registration dates, celebrated student wins in math, art and science, and board members asked administrators for a breakdown of senior participation (Young Scholars, traditional, senior privilege, CTC).
The Academic Programs committee opened the work session with announcements about upcoming state and district assessment dates, registration windows and student achievements.
A board member said PSSA testing begins around April 23 (dates vary by content area) and that the Keystone exams (Algebra I, Biology, Literature) and AP exams start on May 5. Kindergarten registration was announced for April 1–2 at Fairview Elementary and April 3–4 at Rice Elementary. The presenter said the dates are posted in school newsletters and will be shared with families.
The committee celebrated student successes: Crestwood students placed at the LCCTM math competition on March 4 at Wilks University, with a junior and a senior taking top prizes and receiving full four‑year tuition scholarships; a junior placed third and team awards were noted. The presenter also listed student awards from the Suzanne Maria Rosetti Memorial juried art exhibit and reported that about 30 of roughly 32 students in the Junior Academy of Science received first‑place awards to advance to the state competition.
Board members then asked for clarification about 'senior privilege'—how it functions alongside Young Scholars, AP coursework and CTC placements—and requested a detailed breakdown of how many seniors participate in each pathway (Young Scholars, traditional schedule, senior privilege, CTC). An administrator explained seniors’ scheduling options, said many seniors arrive later in the day (around 11–11:30 a.m.) under senior privilege and confirmed students work with guidance and principals to set schedules based on academic goals and family needs. The administrator committed to providing the board with the requested participation numbers.
The Academic Programs committee adjourned after the discussion and moved on to other committees.
