2. SEMESTER EXAMS & EXEMPTIONS TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 2015-2016

3. HOW MANY CLASSES CAN I EXEMPT? 9 TH GRADE = 1 CLASS 10 TH GRADE = up to 2 CLASSES 11 th GRADE = up to 3 CLASSES 12 th GRADE= up to 3 CLASSES (All classes next semester if you are eligible) Semester exams count as 15% of your semester average BUT YOU MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS…

4. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES GRADES & ABSENCES Course Average of A = up to 3 absences Course Average of B = up to 2 absences Course Average of C = no more than 1 absence 3 Tardies = 1 absence **All dependent on individual classes**

5. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont) Extenuating Circumstances – Absences If you had an absence due to an extenuating circumstance, you must complete an application form Forms are found in your Grade Level AP’s office Forms are due NOW

6. Extenuating Circumstance (cont) Absences considered: – Student surgery – Student hospitalization – Death of an immediate family member  Supporting documentation must be provided (hospital note or obituary or funeral service handout)

7. Extenuating Circumstance (cont) Absences NOT considered: – Flight delays – Weather delays – Full day absences for illness even with a doctor’s note  Maximum of 2 days will be granted  The decision is final

8. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont) DISCIPLINE CANNOT EXEMPT IF YOU HAVE… N in Conduct – cannot exempt THAT class U in Conduct – cannot exempt ANY class More than six (6) hours of combined detentions ISS (In School Suspension) OSS (Out of School Suspension)

9. EXEMEPTION GUIDELINES (cont) CLASSES – Cannot exempt the same class both semesters Ex. If you exempt Algebra I this semester, you cannot exempt it again in the spring. Students must attend school during exam week for all classes/courses (fine arts, athletics, study hall, student aide, etc.) unless an exam exemption has been earned in that area.

10. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont.) EXEMPTION CARDS *All holds and fines must be cleared in order to pick up your exemption card* December 7 th Distributed during lunches December 8 th Distributed during lunches December 11 th Cards DUE to AP OFFICE

11. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont) What do I do with the card? – Take your card to the class or classes you want to exempt – The teacher will check your grade and attendance – The teacher will sign off on your card – Turn your card in to your Grade Level Assistant Principal’s office on or before Friday, December 11 th.

12. EXAM SCHEDULE See Fall Semester Exam Schedule for class times Students must attend 4 th and 5 th Periods Tues.-Thurs. Monday, December 14 th Regular Schedule Tuesday, December 15 th 7 th Period Exam Wednesday, December 16 th 1 st & 6 th Period Exams Thursday, December 17 th 2 nd & 3 rd Period Exams Friday, December 18 th *Early Dismissal 4 th & 5 th Period Exams

13. If exempting… If you are exempting… You need to be at school by… 1 st Period on Wednesday (12/16)10:14 AM 2 nd Period on Thursday (12/17)10:14 AM 4 th Period on Friday (12/18)9:27 AM If you are exempting…You need to leave school at… 7 th Period on Tuesday (12/15)12:25 PM 6 th Period on Wednesday (12/16)12:25 PM 3 rd Period on Thursday (12/17)12:25 PM 5 th Period on Friday (12/18)9:30 AM

14. EXEMPTIONS – Misc. Info Students who exempt a class are expected to be off campus during that exam time Students who ride the bus either in the morning or afternoon, may report to the Main Commons during their exempted class Friday, December 18 th, is the only ½ day/early release – 11:35 AM. Buses will run at normal times the other days

15. Power Reviews Review sessions being offered to help you with your exams Cost is $5 per session Courses offered will be based on teacher availability

16. POWER REVIEW SCHEDULE SIGN UP in Main Commons on… – Friday, December 4 th – Monday, December 7 th Remember: Some classes may not be offered

17. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!!