Final Exams
Final exams are given at the end of each semester and split over four days. Students are required to attend periods for which they have final exams.
Each exam period is 90 minutes and students will remain with their individual teachers for the entire allotted time. Students should brink study materials in case an exam is completed early. Students only need to attend school when they have a final exam scheduled. The cafeterias and library will be available for students if they do not have a final exam during that block.
Dates of Final Exams
Additional Details
Attendance
- Each final exam is scheduled for 90 minutes. Students must stay in the testing room for the entire 90 minutes. Students are encouraged to bring study materials in case they finish a final exam early. “Lates” are not applicable during final exams.
- Students do not need to report to school during periods when no final exam is given, such as an SRT.
- Attendance will be taken in PowerTeacher during the first 10 minutes of the exam period. Students will be marked absent if they are not present for the final. An “F” grade may be given for all unexcused absences.
- Students will not be permitted to take their final exams earlier than the scheduled date.
- During the break times, students should remain quiet in the hallways. Students should use the resource areas and library for quiet study and the cafeteria for eating and socializing.
Makeup Exams
- Makeup exams occur by appointment only and should be coordinated on a case-by-case base with the individual teacher.
Cafeteria
- The cafeteria will open for breakfast and have grab and go snacks. Lunch will be available until 12:30 p.m. on Mon-Thurs.
Library & Titan Learning Center
- The Library will be open on Mon-Wed from 7 a.m. -1 p.m. and Thurs from 7-11:30 a.m.
- The Titan Learning Center (TLC) will be open on Mon-Wed from 7:15 a.m. -1 p.m. and Thurs from 7:15-11:30 a.m.
- The Bookstore will be open on Mon-Thurs from 7:30 a.m. -1:45 p.m.
Titan Learning Center
- The Test Center will be open on Mon-Thurs from 7 a.m. -2 p.m. for makeup testing (not for semester final exams).
Bookstore
- Will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 30, 31, June 3 and 4, 2024.
- Students are encouraged to return textbooks to the bookstore at any point between now and the end of exams. Only items with a gold barcode need to be returned (see the example below).
- The District will send out weekly invoices in May to advise families of any outstanding school fees and department obligations, as well as any loaned textbooks that need to be returned.
- Please do not return loaned textbooks to a staff member or leave the book in a classroom.
- All textbooks should be returned to the GBS Bookstore.
Transportation
- Buses will operate as usual each morning for students with bus passes. Buses will leave GBS (Doors SS and TT) at 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Mon-Thurs.
- The activity bus will leave GBS (Door OO) at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Mon-Thurs.
- Students arriving or awaiting rides should use Main Entrance (A) or the Auditorium Entrance (O).
- For students taking the intercampus shuttle:
Parking
- Only students with parking permits can park on campus in student-designated areas (not staff parking areas).
Athletic Practices
- Athletic practices will start at 2 p.m. on each final exam day.
Second semester final exams will take place during regulary scheduled class periods on Tuesday, May 28 (Gold Day), and Wednesday, May 29 (Blue Day). Students not scheduled for a final exam are not expected to attend class. If a student does not attend a final exam because of an unexcused absence will receive an "F" grade.
The bookstore will be open from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for students to return items.
Final Exam Policy
A senior student with an 80% semester average in a given course may have the option of waiving the final. The only attendance requirement is no unexcused absences including out-of-school suspensions.
By the nature of the course, if a final exam is deemed critical to a fair assessment of the student’s work, the student must take the final exam whether or not the condition above has been met. The instructor(s) of the course, instructional supervisor, and principal (or designee) make this decision.
Students in classes in which a final may be waived will be notified one week prior to senior finals if their performance meets the criteria stated above. In order to maintain their exempt status, students must continue to meet the criteria through the last day of senior attendance.
General Information
- Seniors who are not scheduled for a final exam are not expected to attend class.
- All seniors who miss a final exam because of an unexcused absence will receive an "F" grade for the exam.
- Teachers: If a senior is exempt from taking a final exam, please mark them Present in PowerTeacher for your class.
- Seniors must pay all outstanding school fees and return all obligations (i.e., library books, loaned textbooks, athletic uniforms, etc.) in order to receive graduation tickets.
- Seniors are to clear all of their school lockers by Wednesday, May 29. Discarded materials should be placed in the containers that will be provided. P.E. lockers should also be cleared and locks removed.
Bookstore
- Will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 28 and 29, 2024
- Students are encouraged to return textbooks to the bookstore at any point between now and the end of exams. Only items with a gold barcode need to be returned.
- Weekly invoices will be emailed to families in May advising of outstanding school fees
- and obligations, as well as loaned textbooks that need to be returned.
- Please do not return loaned textbooks to a staff member or leave the book in a classroom.
- All textbooks should be returned to the GBS Bookstore.
- Paper checks will not be accepted for senior obligations after May 17, 2024 (this does not affect any other grade level). The GBS Bookstore will continue to accept cash and credit card payments for graduating students. Payments can also be made online.