Seniors may earn an exemption from course ending examinations based upon the following criteria:

• Seniors with an A average and no more than three absences in the class may be awarded an exemption from the exam.
• Seniors with B average and no more than two absences in the class may earn an exemption from the exam.

Notes:

• Exemptions will not be granted for state mandated examinations:
  • VOCATS assessments: CTE courses
  • End-of Course: English I, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• The count includes each instructional day of the term.
• Attendance will be calculated by period by the teacher.
• Time missed for the following are not considered absences:
  • approved school related activities,
  • Board of Education approved religious holidays, and
  • pre-scheduled guidance appointments.
• A student with an unexcused absence, regardless of the grade average, will forfeit the privilege of being exempt from the examination.
• The qualifying grade average is based upon all grades from the beginning of the semester.