Exam Information

MIDTERM EXAMS


January 2009 has scheduled Midterm Examinations.  Every class has a Midterm Exam. Some have SMCPS developed while others have teacher developed.
JANUARY 2009 MIDTERM EXAM CALENDAR
 


FINAL EXAMS


SENIOR FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2009
  • Every class has a final exam. Some have SMCPS developed while others have teacher developed.
  • English 12 and Contemporary Issues end of course assessments are scanned at Moakley Street.
  • The AP examination may be substituted for the formal final semester examination required for the course, provided students have maintained a B average or above for the 3 rd and 4 th marking periods.
  • The following courses will have scanned assessments for students.  Seniors in these courses will have these assessments during the scheduled exam period for seniors.  Underclass exams will occur in their scheduled exam period.
Algebra Course AAccounting 2Algebra 2Computer Applications 1
GeometryComputer Application 2Geometry Course CBusiness Administration 1
PrecalculusBusiness Administration 2CalculusBusiness Law
English 9Simulated OfficeEnglish 10Computer Programming 1
English 11Computer Programming 2English 12Introduction to Paralegal Studies
US History Grade 11Computer Website Design and Maintenance 2US History Grade 9Computer Website Design and Maintenance 1
Earth/Space ScienceMarketing 2Contemporary IssuesMarketing 1
Concept-Based PhysicsChild Development 1ChemistryPersonal Living
PhysicsChild Development 2Spanish 1*French 1*
German 1*HealthIntroduction to Family Consumer ScienceIntroduction to Engineering
Accounting 1   

*Part of the World Language assessments will be administered prior to the regular testing in order to accommodate the speaking section of the assessment.


HSA, PSAT, SAT EXAMS
 

SAT EXAM SCHEDULE 2008-2009...Register with Ms. Ramona Smith or Mrs. Audra Bishop in Guidance.

Exam DateRegistration Due
October 4September 9
November 1September 26
December 6November 5
January 24Decemeber 26
March 14February 10
May 2March 31
June 6May 5
 

 ACT EXAM SCHEDULE 2008-2009...Register with Ms. Ramona Smith or Mrs. Audra Bishop in Guidance.

 

Exam DateRegistration Due
September 13August 12
October 25September 19
December 13November 7
February 7January 6
April 4February 27
June 13May 8

GMHS will give the PSAT on October 15, 2008  to all 10th, 11th grade and STEM students. Students will be identified as 10th and 11th grade students by their advisory. The testing is organized by English classes. 

 
  • Students must bring their own calculators. Remind students to bring calculators on Wednesday. Cell phone calculators are not allowed.
  • Teachers with 9th and 12th grade classes will continue as normal following a revised bell schedule.   10th and 11th grade students in those classes will be taking the PSAT on that day.
  • Teachers who have predominantly 10th and 11th grade classes will proctor the PSAT. Inform 9th and 12th grade students in your classes to report to the cafeteria. 
  • All students will use their school ID number beginning with 000. For example, if a student’s ID number is 198654, they would bubble in 000198654.

    HSA Remediation Letter (to Parents)

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS

Quarterly benchmarks begin October 16.  

 First quarter assessments will be provided by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for Algebra Course A, Algebra Course B, Algebra 1, Biology, English 9, English 10, United States History, Government, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC for administration according to the schedule below.  Assessments are only one class period in length, requiring no schedule changes.  Assessment items are modeled after the High School Assessments.  Make-up assessments must be given when the student returns to class unless it is a prolonged absence.  Assessments will count as one test grade in the first marking period.

 Assessment Administration Schedule

First Quarter Assessment

Date

Biology

Thursday, October 16, 2008

English 9 and English 10

Monday, October 20, 2008

United States History and Government

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Algebra Course A, Algebra Course B, Algebra 1, Precalculus CM, Precalculus Honors, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC

Wednesday, October 22, 2008