Welcome to Keystone Exams. As per state regulations, students must pass a Keystone Exam, or a related Project Based Assessment,  in Algebra 1, Literature and Biology as a requirement for graduation begining with the Class of 2017.  Students take these exams at the end of the course.  If a student is not deemed to  be proficient remediation is required before a retest.  The district provides several remediation options for students.