Please read below for the Senior Exam Exemption information that has been used in the past. As the year progresses, we will update the information as needed. For now, it is important to note the requirements listed below.
The senior must have a cumulative course average of at least 80 when grades and other specified criteria are compiled to determine exam exemption near the close of the fourth nine weeks.
The senior must maintain a minimum fourth nine-week average of 80 in the course to be exempted.
The senior cannot have been absent from the class more than 10 times during the school year (semester class = not more than 5 times). Religious holidays and school-related absences (documented college visits, athletics, etc.) do not count within those absences.
The senior must attend at least 75% of a class in order to be counted present in that class as related to exam exemption eligibility.
Any integrity violation which results in disciplinary action removes the student from eligibility.
Regarding attendance for Senior Exam Exemptions, students in RESET (in-school suspension) are not marked as absent. This is considered a school-related absence from the classroom. Students who are suspended from school (Out of School Suspensions) are considered absent, and this counts against their exemption.
Any student requesting to take exams early for any reason must have that approved by the building principal (students must bring a note from their parents explaining the request). In general, these will be approved if there is a valid reason, but they have to work out the arrangements with each teacher individually.
AP Clarity
Senior takes AP class, takes exam, meets senior exam exemption requirements – EXEMPT
Senior takes AP class, doesn’t take AP exam, meets senior exam exemption requirements – EXEMPT
Senior takes AP class, takes AP exam, fails to meet senior exam exemption requirements – NOT EXEMPT