Hello Families and Guardians,
As we head into the final three weeks of the semester, I want to share some important updates, reminders, and opportunities to support your student—and help them finish strong. A lot is happening, and your involvement makes all the difference.
1. Benchmark Testing – December 8–9
We’ll run a special
benchmark schedule on these days. Please take a moment to review the schedule with your student so you both know which classes are testing on which days.
2. Final Exams
Final exams begin on December 16th and end on December 18th. These exams are the culminating assessment of the semester, and
they will not be given early. Students must be present on assigned exam days, so it’s essential to review the final exam schedule carefully with your student.
Final Exam Schedule.
3. Course Selections for Next Year
This week, students will bring home a course selection form to plan their classes for next year. These forms are due by Friday, December 5, and should be turned in to their ELA teacher. Please take the time to review the course selections with your student, discuss their interests and goals, and make informed decisions together.
How You Can Support Your Student
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Please review the schedule together: Go through both the benchmark and final exam schedules and make sure your student knows which days they have tests.
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Encourage device readiness: Please make sure your student brings their Chromebook fully charged every day—especially during benchmark testing and finals.
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Take advantage of extra help: We strongly encourage students to attend their teachers’ tutoring or extra help sessions now, while there is still time to solidify understanding before finals.
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Engage in course planning: Talk through the course selection form with your student. Help them consider which electives, core classes, or pathways align with their future goals.
We know the end of the semester can feel busy and stressful. But with clear focus, planning, and support, our students can finish strong and set themselves up for a successful start to next year.
Thank you for your partnership. If you have any questions about the exam schedule, tutoring, course selection, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or your child’s teachers. We’re here to help.
Sincerely,
Melinda O’Barr
Assistant Principal of Academics
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