1. SEMESTER EXAMS & EXEMPTIONS
TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL

2. HOW MANY CLASSES CAN I EXEMPT?
9TH GRADE = 1 CLASS
10TH GRADE = up to 2 CLASSES
11th GRADE = up to 3 CLASSES
Semester exams count as 15% of your semester average
BUT YOU MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS…

3. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES GRADES & ABSENCES
Course Average of A = no more than 3 absences
Course Average of B = no more than 2 absences
Course Average of C = no more than 1 absence
3 Tardies = 1 absence
**All dependent on individual classes**

4. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont)
Extenuating Circumstances – Absences
If you had an absence due to an extenuating circumstance, you must complete an application form
Forms are found in your Grade Level AP’s office
Forms are due by Monday, December 1st

5. Extenuating Circumstance (cont)
Absences considered:
Student surgery
Student hospitalization
Death of an immediate family member
Supporting documentation must be provided (hospital note or obituary or funeral service handout)

6. Extenuating Circumstance (cont)
Absences NOT considered:
Flight delays
Weather delays
Full day absences for illness even with a doctor’s note
Maximum of 2 days will be granted
The decision is final

7. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont)
DISCIPLINE
Cannot exempt for the following:
An “N” in conduct in a class = cannot exempt that class
A “U” in conduct in a class = cannot exempt any class
Offenses that result in more than a combined total of six (6) hours of any type of detention, or any in-school or out of school suspension, or higher consequences
EX: 3 x 3 HR ASD= cannot exempt
Sat. Det (4 hrs) + 3 x 1-Hour = cannot exempt ISS assignment = cannot exempt
1 X 3 HR ASD = can still exempt

8. EXEMEPTION GUIDELINES (cont)
CLASSES
Cannot exempt the same class both semesters
Ex. If you exempt Algebra I this semester, you cannot exempt it again in the spring.
Students must attend school during exam week for all classes/courses (band, choir, study hall, student aide, etc.) unless an exam exemption has been earned in that area.

9. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont)
EXEMPTION CARDS
Distributed on Monday, December 8th during lunches.
DUE on Friday, December 12th to your grade-level AP office.
*All holds and fines must be cleared in order to pick up your exemption card*

10. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont)
What do I do with the card?
Take your card to the class or classes you want to exempt
The teacher will check your grade and attendance
The teacher will sign off on your card
Turn your card in to your Grade Level Assistant Principal’s office on or before Friday, December 12th.

11. EXAM SCHEDULE Monday (12/15) Regular schedule
Tuesday (12/16) 7th Period Exam
Wednesday (12/17) 1st & 6th Period Exams
Thursday (12/18) 2nd & 3rd Period Exams
*Friday (12/19) 4th & 5th Period Exams
*early dismissal
See Fall Semester Exam Schedule for class times
Students must attend 4th and 5th Periods Tues.-Thurs

12. If exempting… If you are exempting… You need to be at school by…
1st Period on Wednesday (12/17)
10:14 AM
2nd Period on Thursday (12/18)
4th Period on Friday (12/19)
9:27 AM
You need to leave school at…
7th Period on Tuesday (12/16)
12:25 PM
6th Period on Wednesday (12/17)
3rd Period on Thursday (12/18)
If exempting…
5th Period on Friday (12/19)
9:30 AM

13. EXEMPTIONS – Misc. Info
Students who exempt a class are expected to be off campus during that exam time
Students who ride the bus either in the morning or afternoon, may report to the Main Commons during their exempted class
Friday, December 19th, is the only ½ day/early release – 11:35 AM.
Buses will run at normal times the other days

14. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!!