Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Hey Raccoons!
We are just two weeks away from the end of our first grading period! The last day of Term 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 30, and we anticipate publishing report cards by Friday, November 6.
Last spring, we announced that we were changing our assessment schedule to include final term exams as part of the grading and assessment structure at OHS. Term 1 Exams will be held on:
- Thursday,
October 29 (Blocks A and C)
- Friday,
October 30 (Blocks B and D)
The introduction of final exams is just one more way we are trying to instill a culture of accountability at OHS. Just a few reminders regarding our exam policies and structures:
- Exams
count for 10% of a student’s final grade for the term.
- Students
cannot reassess on exams.
- All
504/IEP accommodations will be provided for each exam.
- We
will run a modified schedule for the last two days of the term in order to
allow for students to have enough time to complete their exams and build
in some study support for students. You can view the bell schedule by clicking here.
- Skinnies
and classes that do not report grades for Term 1 will have regular class
periods during their assigned meeting times on October 29 and 30.
Below are just some quick logistical notes about our schedule on our exam days this year:
- Exams
end at 12:10pm and lunch is offered until 1:00pm. Students are technically
dismissed after their last exam if they have a ride home. Buses will still
operate under our normal schedule and leave OHS at 2:47pm.
- On
Thursday and Friday afternoon, students are welcome to stay until 2:40 pm
and participate in a variety of activities we will be offering, including
time to study for upcoming exams. Attendance is not required, but it will
be a fun way to blow off some steam after a stressful couple of days.
- On
Thursday, October 29, we will be offering picture make-up/retake day in
the library from 12:15pm-3:00pm.
Thanks!
Jason
