1. Final Exams at HMS 6 th grade December, 2014

3. 6 th grade Finals Wednesday, December 17 th – 2nd period exam 8:10 to 9:20 a.m. 1st period 9:24 to 9:54 a.m. Regular schedule the rest of the day. Thursday, December 18 th – 8:10 to 9:30 a.m. 1st period 9:35 to 10:50 a.m. 3rd period 10:55 to 12:10 p.m. 4 th period

4. Bring your final reviews to school each day. No retakes on finals. If you are sick, you can do your final in January with the counselors. Friday, December 19th – 8:10 to 9:30 a.m. 5th period 9:35 to 10:50 a.m. 6th period 10:55 to 12:10 p.m. 7th period NO EARLY EXAMS at HMS All buses will run about 12:17 p.m

5. Semester Average Grade 1 st 6 weeks grade 67 x 28.7% = 19.5 2 nd 6 weeks grade 79 x 28.7% = 22.7 3 rd 6 weeks grade 73 x 28.7% = 21.00 Final exam grade 89 x13.9% = 12.4 19.5 +22.7 +21.0 +12.4 = 75.5

6. Semester Average Grade 1 st 6 weeks grade 72 x 28.7%= 20.7 2 nd 6 weeks grade 70 x 28.7%= 20.1 3 rd 6 weeks grade 70 x 28.7%= 20.1 Final exam grade 50 x 13.9 = 6.9 20.7+ 20.1+ 20.1+ 6.9 = 67.8 = 68

7. Why Study? Good study habits No gaps in knowledge Set a personal goal Be able to relax during the test Feel good about yourself

8. Study Supplies Desk or a table Good chair Light School supplies: pen, pencil, eraser, notepad, poster board, highlighters, pencil sharpener, scissors, hole punch, paper clips, stapler, map pencils and calculator

9. Quiet place “Do Not Disturb” sign Music – what kind is helpful, what kind is not? Food – is it okay or should you use it for a break?

10. Tips Breakfast Study in a group Make flashcards – draw a picture Multiplication chart Mnemonics MVEMJSUN (planets) KHDBDCM (metric) Highlight important words Bring 2 #2 pencils to school