Final Exams at HMS 6 th grade December, 2014

6 th grade Finals Wednesday, December 17 th – 2nd period exam 8:10 to 9:20 a.m. 1st period 9:24 to 9:54 a.m. Regular schedule the rest of the day. Thursday, December 18 th – 8:10 to 9:30 a.m. 1st period 9:35 to 10:50 a.m. 3rd period 10:55 to 12:10 p.m. 4 th period

Bring your final reviews to school each day. No retakes on finals. If you are sick, you can do your final in January with the counselors. Friday, December 19th – 8:10 to 9:30 a.m. 5th period 9:35 to 10:50 a.m. 6th period 10:55 to 12:10 p.m. 7th period NO EARLY EXAMS at HMS All buses will run about 12:17 p.m

Semester Average Grade 1 st 6 weeks grade 67 x 28.7% = nd 6 weeks grade 79 x 28.7% = rd 6 weeks grade 73 x 28.7% = Final exam grade 89 x13.9% = = 75.5

Semester Average Grade 1 st 6 weeks grade 72 x 28.7%= nd 6 weeks grade 70 x 28.7%= rd 6 weeks grade 70 x 28.7%= 20.1 Final exam grade 50 x 13.9 = = 67.8 = 68

Why Study? Good study habits No gaps in knowledge Set a personal goal Be able to relax during the test Feel good about yourself

Study Supplies Desk or a table Good chair Light School supplies: pen, pencil, eraser, notepad, poster board, highlighters, pencil sharpener, scissors, hole punch, paper clips, stapler, map pencils and calculator

Quiet place “Do Not Disturb” sign Music – what kind is helpful, what kind is not? Food – is it okay or should you use it for a break?

Tips Breakfast Study in a group Make flashcards – draw a picture Multiplication chart Mnemonics MVEMJSUN (planets) KHDBDCM (metric) Highlight important words Bring 2 #2 pencils to school