Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

TESTING AND EXAM INFORMATION Morning Written Testing Blocks

Written tests are scheduled during the first two morning blocks, thus eliminating the possibility of any student having more than two written tests in any one day. The only exception is in the Middle School, where some subjects occur infrequently and occur only in the afternoon of the timetable. If doctor/ dentist appointments cannot be made after the school day, they should be made for the afternoon in order to avoid missing the morning written testing blocks. Writing Tests and Missed Tests Students are expected to write tests on the date specified by the teacher. Advance notice will be given for all assessments. Exceptions may occur when a student has a function, excursion or sports match arranged by, or with the approval of, the school or when a student is seriously ill on the day of the test. It is the responsibility of the student who misses a test to contact her teacher either before the function, excursion or sports match. In the case of illness, whether or not the student has that class on the day of her return, she must arrange a time to write the test. A student who fails to do this may be penalized. In addition, a note from the parent or doctor given to the teacher, verifying the reason for the absence, is required. A skipped test may result in a mark of zero. Students who repeatedly miss tests within a course and/or across their subjects will be seen by the Head of Upper School, at which time parents will be contacted.

Accommodations for Exams See the Learning Support Services section on page 56 .

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