Senior Exam Exemptions

The following Board-mandated guidelines apply to exemptions in eligible courses:

• Students must maintain a minimum “B” average in the particular course.
• Students can have no more than three (3) excused absences in the spring semester.  Any unexcused absence will disqualify a student from exam exemption.
• Any student who receives a suspension will not be exempt from semester exams.
• Homebound students are not eligible for exemption.
• Absences due to school-sponsored activities do not count against the student.
• Absences due to religious holidays do not count against the student.
• Seniors are approved to visit colleges only in the first semester of their senior year.  College visits second semester do count against exemption.
• Any student who is eligible for an exemption may elect to take his/her exam in an attempt to improve his/her average.  If the student takes the exam, the score will count and be used to determine the semester average.
• The classroom teacher is responsible for maintaining accurate attendance.  If discrepancies occur, the principal makes the final decision.
• The principal shall have final authority regarding any questions of student eligibility for exemption.
• Students are not exempt from semester exams in Advanced Placement courses.