Tests and Examinations
Secondary
In grades nine through twelve, cumulative examinations shall be
administered in all courses. Examinations shall not exceed two hours in
length and shall carry a grade value of twenty-five percent of the semester
grade.
Revised and Adopted: Nov. 13, 2006
Examination Exemption
Students attending classes on a block schedule in grades 9-12 will be exempt
from, and will not be required to be in attendance for review in preparation
of, the final exam, providing they have a final average of "B" or better and
have missed no more than five (5) class periods during the term of the class.
High school and middle school students attending classes that meet
daily for the entire school year can be exempted from final
examinations if they meet the same grade requirements as above
and miss no more than nine (9) days in that class.
Students in grades 8-12 will also be exempt from taking the final
examination in a class if they have a passing grade, meet the
attendance requirements, and pass the Standards of Learning test for
that class. Middle school students, while exempt from exams, must be
present for reviews.
Averages and attendance will be figured on the last teaching day. No
exceptions will be granted to the attendance stipulations above.
In determining the student average, the following procedure shall be used:
Seven-Period Day Schedule
1. Compute the average for the first and second nine weeks and count
this 3 times. Add in the mid-term exam and divide the sum by 4 to
determine the semester average. Use numerical notations.
2.
Compute the second semester average by taking the average for
the third and fourth nine weeks and dividing by 2. Add this with the
first semester average and divide by 2 to arrive at the final grade. If
the student must take the final exam, follow the same procedure
used in the first semester.
Revised and Adopted: Nov. 13, 2006