1. S4 Prelim Examinations

2. What Are The Prelims For?
To practise under time pressure
To practise working with invigilators
To find out what areas you need to focus on in each subject
To provide evidence of performance to help teachers make estimates for SQA
Can be used for appeal purposes
Are essential if you miss an exam for medical reasons
Prelim grades are relevant for S5 course choices.

3. Study Leave Friday 24 November … last day in normal classes
Wednesday 5 December … return to normal classes
But Hospitality, Art & Music run outwith these dates
Normal S4 classes are suspended during the prelims

4. Timetables Check Exams Times Rooms
Note that some exams run beyond normal period times.
If in doubt speak to your teacher or to Mr Paterson.
Pupils with adjusted arrangements will receive individualised timetable very soon from Ms Kerr.

5. Exam Rules Attendance/timing – be there 10 minutes early
Lateness – don’t be!
Leaving an exam
a note will be made of the time that you leave an exam if you leave early … best to stay in to the end!

6. Your Conduct School Uniform – you don’t need to wear it!
Invigilators - not teachers (follow their instructions carefully)
Items with writing on
Food/drink – none except water or medication
Bags – not allowed in exam rooms
Jackets – not allowed in exam rooms
Pencil cases – not allowed in exam rooms
Silence throughout exams!
Mobile Phones/mp3s – not allowed in exam rooms!
You can leave phones etc in Mr Paterson’s office
HIGHEST STANDARDS EXPECTED

7. Fire Alarm If the alarm sounds the exam is still in progress
Follow instructions of the invigilator
DO NOT go to your tutor group – stick together as an exam group

8. Around the Building Other exams will be running
Other classes are still in progress – the rest of the school is operating as normal
PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS!

9. Questions
See Mr Paterson if you have any questions before or during the Prelim period