Dear Parents/Guardians and Students –
Please know that we value you as partners in Catholic education. Before we embark on exams, it is important that our students are centered and focused. Please take some time to share this Exam Prayer.docx with your children. Please note that exams are not mandatory for every class. Your child’s teacher will communicate whether they have an exam. In those classes where an exam is not taken, the culminating assignment will carry the full weight of the final assessment.
Exams – We want to provide you with some documents that can help with exam preparation. We know January can be a stressful time as students complete a variety of final assessment pieces. Please know that our staff members are working with students to ensure they are adequately prepared for exams and have opportunities to practice exam-like assessment questions.
Please review the attached documents with your child. These provide some important details as well as tips and strategies for preparing for exams.
Schedule (Below) – The outlines the schedule and expectations around exams. Many of these will be new for students, so please make sure you take the time to review them prior to the exam period. Please encourage your child to reach out to their teacher should they have any questions regarding the exam.
Uniforms – Students are expected to be in full uniform throughout the exam period and on exam review day.
Accommodations – If your child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) they are encouraged to speak with their Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) to discuss accommodations. Similarly, the Student Success teacher and teachers of Multi-Lingual Learners are available to meet with students on their respective caseloads to develop a plan for exam writing.
Exam Review Day – On Thursday, February 1, we will offer an exam review day. Schedule below. Students come to school and chat with their teachers regarding their exam/culminating performances.
Transportation – Throughout the exam period, including the exam review day, school busses will continue to run according to their normal schedule. Your child is free to leave the school upon completion of the exam; however, transportation home will not be available until end of day. Students who are remaining at school may work quietly only in the library or cafeteria. Busses will depart at 2:25 p.m.
Cafeteria – Our cafeteria servery will be closed throughout the exam period. The space in the cafeteria will be available to students who may wish to study.
