Athens Drive End of Semester Exam schedule:

Monday, January 11, 2016

7:25-10:25 1st period exam · Teacher made exams · VOCATs (CTE) · Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

10:25-11:13 Lunch

11:18-2:18 3rd period exam · Teacher made exams · VOCATs (CTE) · Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

7:25-10:25 2nd period exam · Teacher made exams · VOCATs (CTE) · Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

10:25-11:13 Lunch

11:18-2:18 4th period exam · Teacher made exams · VOCATs (CTE) · Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

7:25-11:30 Math I EOC

11:30-12:10 Lunch

12:15-2:18 Study Hall Teacher made and VOCAT make-ups

Thursday, January 14, 2016 

7:25-11:30 English II EOC*, Math I EOC make-up exams

11:30-12:10 Lunch

12:15-2:18 Study Hall** Teacher made and VOCAT exams

Friday, January 15, 2016 

7:25-11:30 Biology EOC*, English II EOC make-up exams, Math I EOC make-up exams

11:30-12:10 Lunch for teachers in the cafeteria

12:15-2:18 Teacher made and VOCAT exams

Monday, January 18, 2016 Holiday (school will not be open)

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

7:30-2:18 Teacher Workday

7:30-11:30 Make-up exams for all EOCs

Exam Information:

Due to a change in practice, high schools can no longer release early after exams. Thus, the above schedule is based on that requirement.

On Wednesday and Thursday exams will end around 11:30 to be followed by lunch and a “study hall” that will last two hours. Friday’s exam will end around 11:30. It is an Early Release day.

Students may leave after the exam period has ended with parental permission only. The parent will have to arrange transportation and the student must leave campus.

Students must turn in a signed copy of this permission form to their English, math or biology teacher on the day of that exam. · Any student leaving after the exam period has ended must leave campus. They will not be permitted to “hang out” on campus and which includes the media center.

Any student who does not have permission to leave campus will be placed in a study a “Study Hall” which will be held in the cafeteria** from 12:15 to 2:18 when busses depart campus.

While in “Study Hall,” students will only be allowed to quietly study, read, or listen to music. They will not be allowed to get up and move around the cafeteria.

If a student does not have an exam scheduled for a specific period, they do not have to be on campus. If they are, they must be with their assigned teacher for that class/class period.

If a senior is exempt from an exam during one of the class periods, they do not have to come to school that day. If they do report to school, they should be with the teacher to whom they are assigned. The library will not be a collecting place.

For students who miss an exam, the teacher should send the student’s name to Ms. Guzman in the attendance office and to their Guidance Counselor. If it is an EOC, contact Tori Seese.

En español

Buenas, este es un mensaje del director Jim Hedrick para los padres, maestros y estudiantes de ADHS.

Hoy se les entregó a los estudiantes sus asignaciones para el próximo año escolar 2016-2017. Por favor pídaselo a sus hijos.

La próxima semana son los exámenes finales.

El lunes 11 de enero presentan los exámenes del primer y tercer periodo

El martes 12 de enero presentan los exámenes finales correspondientes al segundo y cuarto periodo.

Ambos días el horario es como siempre desde las 7:25  a las 2:18.

El miércoles 13 de enero y el jueves 14 de enero se presenta el examen de matemáticas I EOC, y el de inglés II EOC respectivamente. Los exámenes terminan a las 11:30, almuerzan y estarán en un salón de repaso  en la cafetería por dos horas. Los alumnos pueden salir después del examen solo con autorización por escrito de los padres, el formulario está en la página web y debe ser entregado a los maestros. No se le permitirá a ningún alumno permanecer en la escuela pasando el rato.

El viernes  15 de enero presentan el examen de biología EOC y salen temprano alrededor de las 11:30.

Es importante que los estudiantes asistan a sus exámenes finales. El horario está en la página web. Haga todo lo posible para que su hijo asista.

Los alumnos que no tienen que presentar un examen en algún periodo no tienen que ir a la escuela. En el caso de que vayan a la escuela deben permanecer con el maestro asignado. La biblioteca y el gimnasio no estarán abiertos para pasar el tiempo.

El lunes siguiente 18 de enero es un día feriado, no habrá clases.

El martes 19 de enero es día de trabajo para los maestros y para presentar exámenes aquellos alumnos que estuvieron enfermos los días asignados para las pruebas finales. Hable con los maestros si su hijo tuvo que faltar o con la coordinadora de los exámenes EOC la Sra. Seese.

Esperamos que su hijo termine este semestre muy bien con sus exámenes finales y deseamos que el comienzo del próximo semestre sea muy bueno para su hijo.

Cualquier pregunta no dude en llamar a la escuela.

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1/08/2016 – 1/19/2016

Monday, January 11, 2016

7:25-10:25: 1st period exam

• Teacher made exams
• VOCATs (CTE)
• Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

10:25-11:13: Lunch
11:18-2:18: 3^rd period exam

• Teacher made exams
• VOCATs (CTE)
• Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

7:25-10:25: 2^nd period exam

• Teacher made exams
• VOCATs (CTE)
• Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

10:25-11:13: Lunch

11:18-2:18: 4^th period exam

• Teacher made exams
• VOCATs (CTE)
• Review for End-of-Course Exams (EOCs)

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

7:25-11:30: Math I EOC

11:30-12:10: Lunch

12:15-2:18: Study Hall

Teacher made and VOCAT make-ups

Thursday, January 14, 2016

7:25-11:30: English II EOC*

Math I EOC make-up exams

11:30-12:10: Lunch
12:15-2:18: Study Hall**

Teacher made and VOCAT exams

Friday, January 15, 2016

7:25-11:30                            Biology EOC*

English II EOC make-up exams

Math I EOC make-up exams

11:30-12:10: Lunch for teachers in the cafeteria

12:15-2:18: Teacher made and VOCAT exams

Monday, January 18, 2016

Holiday (school will not be open)

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

7:30-2:18: Teacher Workday

7:30-11:30: Make-up exams for all EOCs

12:00 (noon): Grades due

Exam Information:

• Due to a change in practice, high schools can no longer release early after exams. Thus, the above schedule is based on that requirement.
• On Wednesday and Thursday exams will end around 11:30 to be followed by lunch and a “study hall” that will last two hours. Friday’s exam will end around 11:30. It is an Early Release day.
• Students may leave after the exam period has ended with parental permission only. The parent will have to arrange transportation and the student must leave campus.
• Students must turn in a signed copy of this permission form to their English, math or biology teacher on the day of that exam.
• Any student leaving after the exam period has ended must leave campus. They will not be permitted to “hang out” on campus and which includes the media center.
• Any student who does not have permission to leave campus will be placed in a study a “Study Hall” which will be held in the cafeteria** from 12:15 to 2:18 when busses depart campus.
• While in “Study Hall,” students will only be allowed to quietly study, read, or listen to music. They will not be allowed to get up and move around the cafeteria.

• If a student does not have an exam scheduled for a specific period, they do not have to be on campus. If they are, they must be with their assigned teacher for that class/class period.

General Comments and Reminders:

• Exams in an EOCs count 25% of final grade while other exams count 20%. Year-long classes: the midterm assessment is 10% of each final semester grade.
• An exam must be given in a semester course. In a year- long course the exam can be a culminating activity…but there must be some type of assessment given on the exam day.
• Exams should last the majority of the scheduled time (recommended minimum is 2 hours for non-EOCs). Even though students may finish early, they should not be dismissed from class except in the case of an emergency.
• Grades are due to Ms. Pappadake by NOON on January 19, 2016. Incompletes should not be given. If there is a question, contact Dr. Hedrick or Mr. Katz.
• If a senior is exempt from an exam during one of the class periods, they do not have to come to school that day. If they do report to school, they should be with the teacher to whom they are assigned. The library will not be a collecting place.
• For students who miss an exam, the teacher should send the student’s name to Ms. Guzman  in the attendance office and to their Guidance Counselor. If it is an EOC, contact Tori Seese.
• Please, do not allow students to take out cell phones and use them during exam periods. In the case of EOCs and VOCATs, it could result in a test misadministration.
•  Special education has requested that all “separate setting” and “read aloud” exams be sent to the student’s case manager by Tuesday, January 5, 2016. In the case of “read aloud” exams, send 2 copies (one for student and one for the teacher). Please provide these copies to Ms. Hrehor.
• For all teachers: Submit a list of potential failures to Ms. Brown in guidance and to the assistant principal who supervises your area.
• If a senior is exempt from a semester exam, they do not have to attend that exam session. They must not be on-campus. If they are, they must be under the supervision of their teacher. They will not be allowed to “hang out” anywhere on campus.

Teacher made Make-up exams:

• Teachers are responsible for administering their make-up exams. If a student misses a teacher made exam, contact the student about date and time of make-up.

EOC and VOCAT Make-ups:

• Testing times and sites will be determined by Ms. Seese and Mr. Bragg and manned by counselors, administrators, and teachers, as needed.

Notes:

• Seese and Mr. Bragg will share testing scenarios during training sessions.

Senior Exam Exemptions:

1. It is important to remember that exam exemption is a privilege that is earned based on their attendance and not something that is awarded simply because they are a senior.
2. No senior may exempt either an EOC, a NCFE or a VOCAT exam for any reason.
3. All absences, with the exception of a school sponsored event, count an absence and against the attendance policy and against exam exemption.
4. The only exception is each senior is allowed two college visits for the year. While they count as an absence, they will not impact exam exemption status. All other “educational opportunities,” while excused, count against exam exemption.
5. Seniors are exempt based on the following criteria:

• If the student has an A…the student may miss up to 3 days from your class
• If a student has a B…the student may miss up to 2 days
• If a student has a C…the student may miss 1 day

1. A student should not be counted absent if they are on an “official” school sponsored trip. Their name should have been supplied by the coach/sponsor before their absence
2. All other absences regardless of reason (sickness, attendance at a funeral, family vacations, etc.) are counted as absences and against exam exemption.
3. An “unexcused absence” nullifies a senior exemption for that class.
4. If a senior exceeds or does not meet the criteria for an exemption, they can submit an appeal.
5. All exam appeals are due no later than Tuesday, January 5, 2016,  by 11:00. Appeals will not be accepted prior or after  January 5.
6. All appeals go to Dr. Hedrick.
7. Appeals will only be accepted during the following times: 7:00-7:20 a.m. and 10:30-11:00.
8. The appeal must adhere to the following:

…Word processed by the student. Please note the following: 1) appeals filed by the parent for their child will not be accepted; 2) hand written appeals will not be accepted.

…Not to exceed ½ page in 10 point font

…Explain why they should be exempted in spite of exceeding the policies limits.

…Their attendance profile must be attached for the semester. This can be obtained at the attendance office.

…Grade verification must be provided by the teacher of that class. It should be at the bottom of the letter asking for the appeal and signed and dated by the teacher.

…The appeal can only be submitted by the student.

Click HERE to download Exam Schedule with appeal form.

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As we begin to wind down for the holidays, I wanted to take some time to offer information about exams and other curriculum updates for Athens Drive:
PROGRESS REPORTS:

Students should receive a progress report in each class on Wednesday, December 4. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you have questions about student progress. As a reminder, if you have not a signed up for a Powerschool Parent Portal Account, please see the information here about how to access student progress.

EXAMS: 

• Exams begin on Monday, January 13 and will end on Friday, January 17.  The Exam schedule can be found at http://athensdrivehs.wcpss.net/docs/CurriculumInstruction/First%20Semester%20Exam%20Schedule%202013.pdf.

North Carolina Final Exams:

Some courses require a state final exam.  Students in the following courses will take the NC Final Exams (these are not teacher exams and exemptions are not permitted):

• English I
• English III
• English IV
• Civics and Economics
• US History
• American History I
• World History
• Physical Science
• Chemistry
• Earth Science
• Physics
• Common Core Math II
• Algebra II
• Advanced Functions and Modeling
• Precalculus
• Discrete Math

Students in the following courses will take End-of-Course Tests

Common Core Math IB

English II

Biology

EXAM STUDY SUPPORT

• Students should take advantage of Mandatory Guided Study (MGS) and Tutorial this week as they head into the end of the semester. You can find the MGS/ Tutorial Schedule at https://sites.google.com/site/athensdrive/SMART-Lunch/MGS-and-Tutorials.
• Remember that students have access to Study Island to prepare for upcoming EOCs in English II and Biology, and there are resource materials for other content areas.  Students can access Study Island at www.studyisland.com.  Students usernames are student’s id #@athens and their passwords are their student ID #s unless they have changed it.  For example, if the id number is 123456, then the username is 123456@athens and the password is 123456. I am the contact for Study Island at Athens, if you or students have questions!
• Students may also find the WCPSS Success Series at http://www.wcpss.net/students/homework-help/ helpful for the supported subjects, and students may also find the videos at Khan Academy useful (http://www.khanacademy.org/) especially for Math and Science subjects.

Please make sure that you keep up with important news at our web site and specifically on the Parent Page of the ADHS web site!

Jeremy D. Parrish

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