PSSA Information
Harding Elementary Grades 3, 4, and 5
PSSA Testing
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are required to take the PSSA. The PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) is a standards-based assessment administered in all Pennsylvania public schools. Students will receive a score in one of four levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic and Below Basic.
The PSSA is an opportunity for your child to showcase their strengths and assist our school with the planning of curriculum and instruction to best support your child(ren).
Please take the time to review the following documents in regards to the PSSA.
If you have any questions, contact Harding Elementary's office at 717-675-2138.
PSSA Dates
ELA (grades 3, 4, 5) - April 23, 24, 25
Math (grades 3, 4, 5) - April 30, May 1
Science (grade 4 ONLY) - May 7, 8
Please plan appointments around this testing schedule.
Breakfast Changes
We will be having all of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades eat breakfast as a class at the start of the school day. ALL students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades should report to school for 8:50 on each of the following days:
Tuesday, April 23rd
Wednesday, April 24th
Thursday, April 25th
Tuesday, April 30th
Wednesday, May 1st
Tuesday, May 7th **
Wednesday, May 8th**
**4th Grade Only
Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades should NOT report early for breakfast on these days.
PSSA Test Taking Tips
To ensure all students are successful on the test, please help support your child with the following items:
- Arrive to school on time.
- Attend school daily.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is served every morning until 8:50am.
- Get 8-10 hours of sleep the night before the test.
- Plan appointments and vacations around our PSSA dates.
- Talk to your child about trying their best on the test.
PSSA Parent Information
PSSA Spirit Days
ALL students (grades K4-5th) have the choice to dress up/down for these special days.
Thank you for your support!
Harding Elementary
Email: jalbright@lebanon.k12.pa.us
Website: https://harding.lebanonsd.org/
Location: 622 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 675-2138
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardingCedars