first semester exams letter - dec 2011

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November 21, 2011

Dear Parent/Student

Students will take end-of-course exams in each subject at the conclusion of the first semester. The informatiocontained in this letter will help you in preparing for a successful experience. As a parent, you can assist by helping you

student set aside time to study and making sure your child gets a good nights sleep and eats a good breakfast i

preparation for the examination sessions.

GENERAL POLICY SEMESTER EXAMS

Semester exams will be given to all students in grades 9-12 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 13

14, 15 & 16. Exam grades will be given in every subject.

Students are required to complete an activity for an exam grade . Exams will be of various types including paper an

pencil, demonstration, performing skills, and other evaluation methods appropriate for each subject. In the case of

student with a prolonged illness or who enrolled extremely late, the administration may deem it appropriate to excus

the student from the exam. However, without an exam grade, the final grade will be based upon the first and secon

quarter grades.

EXAM SCHEDULE

Monday, December 12, 2011 Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Regular School Day Period 1 and Period 2 Exams

Dismissal: 2:15PM Dismissal: 10:55AM

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Thursday, December 15, 2011

Period 10 Exam Period 3 and Period 4/5 or 5/6 Exams

Dismissal: 2:15PM Dismissal: 10:55AM

Friday, December 16, 2011

Period 6/7 or 7/8 and Period 9 Exams

Dismissal: 10:55AM

SCHOOL DAY & BUS SCHEDULE

Buses will operate to transport students to and from school. After the general dismissal, students may remain t

complete make-up exams. Arrangements must be made with the teacher in advance. Students must provide their ow

transportation from the make-up session. A limited lunch menu will be available on all days for students staying for th

exam make-up session.

ABSENCE FROM AN EXAM

If a student is unable to attend the examination period, the parent/guardian must inform the attendance office of th

reason for the absence no later than 11:00AM on the day of the exam and request an excused absence. Students wh

have a verified, excused absence from an examination will be permitted to make up the exam on December 14-16 durin

the exam make-up period. Students must make arrangements with the teacher to take make-up exams December 14, 1

& 16, between the hours of 11:45AM-1:20PM. Students with an unexcused absence from an exam forfeit the right t

take the exam and will receive an exam grade of F. The Attendance Office will be open from 7:00AM to 11:00AM t

receive parent calls requesting an excused absence.

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During exams, students will not be excused early except for emergency situations. The objective is to

create a strong testing environment for all students. Students should use any remaining time to study

for other exams. Please make every effort to schedule appointments after school hours.

OFFICE/TEACHER AIDES OR INTERNS

Forms are available in the attendance office and the administrative offices to request late arrival or early

dismissal on exam days if you are scheduled as an Office/Teacher Aide or Intern. Students who are

arriving late for an exam must not be in the hallways during class time. These forms must be on file by

the end of the day on Thursday, December 8.

TARDY TO AN EXAM

Students must be in the classroom on time in order to complete the exam. After the start of the exam,

the classrooms will be closed to late arrivals. Students who arrive after the classrooms have been closed

are to report to their grade level office for instructions. If the tardiness is unexcused by theadministrator, the student will be sent to PIC and receive an exam grade of F.

WEIGHTING OF EXAM GRADES

Exams account for 20% of the semester grade, while each quarter grade accounts for 40% of the

semester grade. The policy states that students must pass two of the three components of the

semester grade. For example, first quarter grade is C and second quarter is F; the exam grade must be

at least a D.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

The first day of exams is December 13, 2011. In the event school is closed on that day or any other day

during exam week, the order of exams will be followed by exam periods. For example, if school is closed

on Wednesday, then on Thursday we will have the period 1 and period 2 exams.

All vocational schools will be in session on a normal schedule during December 12-16 with bus service as

usual.

If you need additional information, please contact a counselor or an assistant principal by calling 864-

1500 and asking for your contact by name.

Sincerely,

William T. Sprankles, III

Principal


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