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
12th GRADE = up to 3 CLASSES
(All classes next semester if you are eligible)
Semester exams count as 15% of your semester average
BUT YOU MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS…

3. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES GRADES & ABSENCES
Course Average of A = up to 3 absences
Course Average of B = up to 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 NOW

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 IF YOU HAVE…
N in Conduct – cannot exempt THAT class
U in Conduct – cannot exempt ANY class
More than six (6) hours of combined detentions
ISS (In School Suspension)
OSS (Out of School Suspension)

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 (fine arts, athletics, study hall, student aide, etc.) unless an exam exemption has been earned in that area.

9. EXEMPTION GUIDELINES (cont.)
EXEMPTION CARDS
*All holds and fines must be cleared in order to pick up your exemption card*
December 4th
Distributed during lunches
December 5th
December 8th
Cards DUE to AP OFFICE

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 8th.

11. EXAM SCHEDULE See Fall Semester Exam Schedule for class times
Students must attend 4th and 5th Periods Tues.-Thurs.
Monday, December 11th
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, December 12th
7th Period Exam
Wednesday, December 13th
1st & 6th Period Exams
Thursday, December 14th
2nd & 3rd Period Exams
Friday, December 15th
*Early Dismissal
4th & 5th Period Exams

12. If exempting… If you are exempting… You need to be at school by…
1st Period on Wednesday (12/13)
10:14 AM
2nd Period on Thursday (12/14)
4th Period on Friday (12/15)
9:27 AM
You need to leave school by…
7th Period on Tuesday (12/12)
12:25 PM
6th Period on Wednesday (12/13)
3rd Period on Thursday (12/14)
If exempting…
5th Period on Friday (12/15)
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 15th, is the only ½ day/early release – 11:35 AM.
Buses will run at normal times the other days

14. Power Reviews
Review sessions being offered to help you with your exams
Cost is $5 per session
Courses offered will be based on teacher availability

15. POWER REVIEW SCHEDULE Friday, December 1st Monday, December 4th
Tuesday, December 5th
3:00 – 4:30
Wednesday, December 6th
Thursday, December 7th
SIGN UP in Main Commons during ALL LUNCHES on…
Friday, December 1st
Monday, December 4th
Remember: Some classes may not be offered

16. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!!