Midterm Exam Info and End of Semester 1

Midterms are around the corner! Here is some helpful information:

• Students are not required to be in school if they do not have an exam
• Students are to adhere to the exam schedule.  All requests for alternative exam times must be approved by administration by January 11th.
• 15 Minute Rule:  Students can enter the exam room up to 15 minutes after the exam begins.  16 + minutes must have administrative permission. If a student is tardy, no additional time will be provided for completion of the exam.
• Students must remain in the exam rooms for the full exam period.  Bathroom breaks are at the teacher’s discretion.
  • If permitted to leave, only one student may leave the room at a time
  • Student must have room pass when exiting the room
  • For exam security, all phones must remain in the room if they exit
• Students' cell phones must be turned off, in their bags/backpacks or placed in a common location designated by the teacher. Backpacks must be placed in the front or back of the room
• Students should remove Apple Watches and secure it in their backpack/ purse.
• NO FOOD SERVICE - the cafeteria will not be serving any breakfast, snacks or lunch during the 4 days of exams
• 90+ Exemption: Seniors are not automatically exempt from exams. It is the teacher / department’s discretion that a senior with a 90% average or better may be exempt from midterm
• If a student is unable to attend an exam due to extenuating circumstances, a parent must communicate and request permission from the administration by January 11 (manfredij@region18.org / 860-434-1651 x.1002)
• If a student will be absent due to illness,
  • A parent must call the main office (860-434-4444 ext. 1098) to report absence
  • Make-up day will be held in our Library Media Center on January 22.

STUDY WITH A BUDDY

Next week Student Leaders will be hosting the annual STUDY WITH A BUDDY! National Honor Society students and Student Leaders will be on hand for tutoring in all subjects. Additionally, several wellness activities will be run during all study sessions including smoothies during the night sessions and yoga/meditation during the after exams session.  There will be a “relaxation station” with puzzles, coloring, playdough and other activities as well. Encourage your students to come...it is a great opportunity!
                                  Mon. 1/14    5:00-7:00
                    Tues. 1/15   11:30-2:00 & 5:00-7:00
                                 Wed. 1/16   11:30-2:00

January 22 - Last day of Semester 1

We will be running a different schedule on Tuesday January 22 as it is the last day of semester 1. All 8 periods will be meeting. Additionally, if a student and an excused absence for an exam, we will be holding 2 make-up sessions. Please review the schedule below.