As indicated in the Welcome Back Newsletter in August, Palmyra High School will be returning to the implementation of Midterm and Final Exams for students in Grades 9-12. This decision was not made lightly, and was made with feedback from graduates and input from teachers.
A great emphasis will be placed on the preparation for exams, the process of taking the exam, and reflecting on progress and areas for improvement.
Midterms and Final Exams will be administered in the subjects of English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language.
Midterms will be held for students in Grades 9-12 on January 28, January 29, February 1 and February 2.
Final Exams will be held for students in Grades 9-11 on 6/10, 6/11, 6/14 and 6/15.
Senior exams will be given prior to the start of Senior Week, on 6/7, 6/8, and 6/9.
Each exam will count for 5% of a student's final grade.
Students in Grades 9-11 may become exempt from Final Exams by earning a 90% average through Marking Period 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Midterm. Students in Grade 12 may become exempt from Final Exams by earning an 85% average through Marking Period 1, 2, 3, 4, and the Midterm. Students in an Advanced Placement course who take the end of course College Board exam are exempt from taking the final exam, regardless of grade. A student may decide to take the final exam or make use of the exemption.
More information about Midterm Exams will be shared in early January.
