Final Exam Exemption
Exam Information
Semester 1 Final Exam Exemption Eligibility:
All 9th - 12th grade students can exempt all or some of their exams if they meet the following criteria for EACH class:
- Earn a 90 or higher weighted grade average in the course;
- Have no more than seven total absences (excused and unexcused) for that class period during the semester;
- Note: Absences due to school-related activities (ACT) are not included in this total.
- Have no academic integrity infractions, specifically (applies to any class - cannot exempt any final exam):
- 11F: Cheating
- 11H: Plagiarism
How many exams can a student exempt?
- Students may exempt final exams in all courses where they meet the eligibility requirements.
- State-required assessments and exams—including EOCs, AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment final assessments—cannot be exempted.
Can students who qualify for an exam exemption still take their final exams?
- Yes. Eligible students may choose to take a final exam even if they qualify for an exemption.