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

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