SCHS Student Handbook

Examinations

Procedure -Tests in major subjects are given during each marking period. Since students need to become accustomed to studying for tests such as those types which will be given in college, mid-year examinations are scheduled in January. Subject-specific final examinations will be given in June. Final examinations are scheduled once the School Committee has established the official school closing date. Final examinations are compulsory and families should not make vacation plans which necessitate students leaving school prior to the end of the school year. Students will not be excused from this very important responsibility which could result in failure. Make-up final examinations will only be allowed for the following reasons:

1. Documented doctor's note
2. Documented bereavement, and/or
3. Documented court appearances.

Parents will receive information regarding finals from the school through their children.

* Final Exams will not be given early

Other Examinations Offered

SAT (Critical Reading, Writing, and Math), SAT Subject Tests, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, American College Testing (ACT) Tests, and Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Test. For MCAS Testing Schedule, see p. 45.

2013 – 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Schedule
Students who plan on participating in AP Courses and AP Examinations must see their Guidance Counselor for the names of the AP Coordinators and the AP Timeline for testing.

2013 – 2014 SAT and SAT Subject Tests – U.S. Registration Deadlines

*SAT Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) is available. See your guidance counselor.
**U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States, U.S, territories, and Puerto Rico.
***Sunday dates are scheduled following each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday because of Religious observance.

2012 – 2013 ACT Test Dates– U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico Deadlines