DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE & POLICIES
May 19 & May 20, 2015
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEW THESE PROCEDURES.
THEN SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR SENIORS.
1.
All seniors with a “B minus” or better average in any course in the final semester of the senior
year will be exempted from final examinations in that course
2.
Senior students should be notified whether or not they are exempt from the final no later than
May 12. Those teachers having seniors will determine their grades by averaging the third and
fourth quarter grades. Those students with a “B-minus” or better average will be exempted from
finals and their semester grades will be this average. Seniors with less than a “B minus” average
will take a final exam at the scheduled examination time below. A student exempted from a
final examination has the option of taking a final and having his/her semester average
recalculated. Those students must notify the teacher no later than class time on Friday, May 15.
4.
Students who are borderline in being exempted from finals, should be warned
to not wait until the last minute to prepare for the examination.
SENIORS AND TEACHERS
1. May 18 is the last day of classes for seniors.
2. Seniors should not be present in the building after May 18 unless they have a final exam.
3. No special bus schedule will be in effect for senior exams. Students who ride the bus will follow the
regular school day schedule.
4. Absentees from scheduled exam periods or exam conflicts should be referred immediately to
respective teachers or department chairs.
SENIOR FAILURES
It is imperative that senior second semester failures (not quarter or exam failures) be reported to
your Department Chair by 9:00 a.m. May 22 by filling out the Google form for SEMESTER FAILURES.
These grades should also be directly entered in IC by 9:00 a.m. on May 22.
This SEMESTER FAILURE is for seniors who:
a.
Have failed any course for the SEMESTER:
b.
c.
d.
Have “incompletes” for any course
Have fines or commitments involving school equipment (please just write this in on the form)
Have not completed all requirements for graduation
SENIOR FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
May 19, 2015
TIME
EXAM
PLACE
PROCTORS
8:00 – 9:15
English
M-110
Ahlgrim
9:30 – 10:45
Social Studies
M-110
Grady
11:00 – 12:15
Mathematics
M-110
Svetlik
12:30 – 1:45
Applied Arts
Fine Arts
M-110
Johnson
May 20, 2015
8:00 – 9:15
World Language
M-110
Robertson
9:30 – 10:45
Science
M-110
Luepke
11:00 – 12:15
Conflicts
M-110
Williams
Since classes for underclassmen are still in session, department chairs are responsible for making the
necessary assignments for proctoring senior exams.
Note:
Students who fail to complete all requirements for graduation will be notified by May
22. Such requirements will include…
a.
Successful completion of all course work (term papers, assignments, final examination, etc.)
and a passing grade for the semester.
b.
All “incomplete” grades made up and the grades reported to the main office.
c.
Clearance of all fines and assessments (i.e. library books returned, fines or assessments paid,
return of PE equipment, return of State Issued Textbooks, etc.)
d.
No pending situation involving violations of school regulations, attendance policy and
procedures.
Note:
Any senior who can reasonably be expected to complete credit requirements through
summer school and has paid his cap and gown fee will be allowed to participate in the
June ceremony as long as he/she has registered for Summer School 2015 by 3:30 p.m.
on May 22.
TO TEACHERS:
1.
The Department Chair is the head proctor listed for each exam.
2.
The Department Chair is responsible for the collection and return of all testing materials to the
teacher.
3.
The classroom teacher is responsible for bringing the necessary tests, and other necessary
materials, to their department chair before 3:30 PM on Friday May 15. Tests should be clearly
marked with the teacher’s name, student’s name, the subject of the test, and any special
instructions. If the test is being given during a conflict period, please indicate the date and time
of the test.
4.
Seating arrangements and procedures for each testing area are the responsibility of the
Department Chair.
5.
Particular care should be given to exams to be administered at times other than the assigned
period (name of student, course, teacher, instruction, etc.).
6.
Class designation (honors, survey, etc.) is not a factor in determining the second semester
average.
7.
Teachers should keep in mind when grading senior final examinations that students with an A or
B semester average were exempt from the final.