May 24th, 2016

Written, practical and oral exams will be held from Thursday, June 16 to Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Please check the Exam Schedule to determine when and where your exam will be. The schedule can be found here: EXAM SCHEDULE (updated Rooms). Rules and tips to studying can be found below. Good luck on your exams Huskies!!

The Rules….

Attendance and Absences:

  • All examinations must be written on the days and at the times shown on the examination schedule. It is each student’s responsibility to be in the right place at the right time.
  • Please DO NOT book vacations during your child’s exams. This sends the message that exams are not important.
  • Bereavement and illness are the only acceptable reasons for absence during examinations.
  • Students who miss an examination due to illness must have their parents call to inform the school of the illness. A doctor’s note must follow no later than 3:30 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

Late to an Exam:

  • Students who arrive late must report to the main office immediately.
  • An administrator will meet with the student and determine the location and length of time available for completing the exam.

Conflicts:

  • Students with conflicts must report their situation to Mrs. Dale/Mr Thompson as soon as possible to complete an Exam Conflict Resolution form.

Materials:

  • Students should leave books, coats, and electronic devices in their lockers.
  • Only writing implements and other approved aids should be brought into the exam room.
  • Calculators are allowed on all exams unless instructions at the top of the exam state otherwise (cell phones may not be used as calculators).
  • If brought into the room, all handheld electronic devices must be powered off and stored out of sight for the duration of the exam.

While in the Exam:

  • Students are not to remove any paper from the examination room.
  • No talking during the exam.
  • Sit where instructed to by the exam supervisor and remain seated until the appropriate dismissal times.

Dismissal from Exams:

  • Exam Length – 1.0 hour
    • students must remain in the exam room for the entire scheduled time.
  • Exam Length – 1.5 hours
    • students must remain in the exam room for the entire scheduled time.
  • Exam Length – 2.0 hours
    • if complete, a student will have one opportunity to leave after 90 minutes.*
  • Exam Length – 2.5 hours
    • if complete, a student will have one opportunity to leave after 120 minutes.*

*If students do not leave at this time, they must remain for the duration of the exam.

Tips for Exam Writing:

  • Make sure you have all the notes.
  • Review your notes. Start with the main points before you return to review the material in detail. Prepare study notes.
  • Set up a schedule so you know what you will be reviewing each night and know that you can cover everything in that time.
  • Listen closely to the teacher’s tips on what may be included on the examination.
  • Be sure you know what type of examination it will be (e.g. essay, multiple choice, short answer, etc.).
  • Ask your teacher for extra help well in advance of the examination.
  • Get plenty of rest and eat well during the final exam period.
  • Drink plenty of water. You are welcome to bring water to the examination room.

Study Areas:

  • The library will be open for quiet study from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30p.m. The library will be closed on June 28.
    Students, who wish to talk, eat, or study in groups may use the cafeteria.
  • The cafeteria server will be closed during exams.
  • Other areas of the school are out of bounds. School rules continue to apply during exams (i.e. headwear, proper dress).
  • Students are not to visit other schools during the examination schedule.

Textbook Return:

  • Students will return textbooks to the relevant exam supervisor on the course exam day, or earlier, unless otherwise instructed.
  • Students with textbook problems will complete and sign a purple Textbook Explanation form before leaving the exam room. Please return forgotten textbooks or pay for lost/damaged textbooks in the MAIN OFFICE before the end of the exam week.

Busing:

  • School buses run on their regular schedule during the evaluation days and exam schedule.
  • Busing details for September 2016 will be available as of August 22nd, 2016 to check at www.stswr.ca.

Semester Review Day:

  • Teachers will be available in their rooms for students to check their marks on Tuesday, June 28th from 10:30am– 11:30 am.

Report Cards:

  • Report cards will be mailed out the week of July 11, 2016.