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Final Exams

Student wearing a gold sweatshirt sitting at a desk filling in bubbles on their exam with a red pencil

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.

During exam periods, student parking lots are open and students can park in any designated student area. When arriving to campus, students should enter through the Main entrance (Door A) or the Auditorium entrance (Door O).

Dates for Second Semester Final Exams

Seniors
  • Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (Gold day classes)
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024 ( Blue day classes)
Freshmen - Juniors
  • Thursday, May 30, 2024
  • Friday, May 31, 2024
  • Monday, June 3, 2024
  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Schedule of Final Exams

Day 1

  • 8-9:30 a.m. | Block 1 (Gold)
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Break
  • 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Block 2 (Gold)
  • Noon-1:30 p.m. | Potential Exam Makeup

Day 2

  • 8-9:30 a.m. | Block 3 (Gold)
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Break
  • 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Block 4 (Gold)
  • Noon-1:30 p.m. | Potential Exam Makeup

Day 3

  • 8-9:30 a.m. | Block 1 (Blue)
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Break
  • 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Block 2 (Blue)
  • Noon-1:30 p.m. | Potential Exam Makeup

Day 4

  • 8-9:30 a.m. | Block 3 (Blue)
  • 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Break
  • 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Block 4 (Blue)
  • Noon-1:30 p.m. | Potential Exam Makeup

Additional Details

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 be open for breakfast and will have grab & go snacks and lunches until 12:30 p.m.

Library & Titan Learning Center

  • The library will be available for research and quiet study during exam days.
  • The Library will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Monday from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Tuesday from 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • The Titan Learning Center will be open from 7:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Monday and from 7:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. 

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. 

Bus Schedule

  • For all students with bus passes:
    • Buses will run as usual in the morning to drop off students to school on May 30, May 31, June 3, June 4.
    • Buses will depart GBS at 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday at door SS and TT.
    •  There will be no activity/athletic buses during final exam week.

General Information

  • The full 90-minute period will be utilized for the final exam.  Students will remain with their individual teachers for the full time allotted. Students are encouraged to bring study materials in case an exam is completed early.
  • Students are not required to be at school unless scheduled for a final exam. If at school when no exam is scheduled, students must remain in the student cafeterias or library.
  • Students arriving or awaiting rides are to use the Main Entrance (A) in the front of the building or the Auditorium Entrance (O).
  • Parking: Student parking is open during all four final exam days. Students may park in student-designated areas. Students may not park in faculty parking areas.
  • The use of cell phones during exams is strictly prohibited.

 

Second Semester Finals for Seniors

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.