LHS encourages all students to take their final exams, but students MAY CHOOSE to opt out of their semester final exams if they meet the following criteria: ·
May not have four (4) or more absences (Excused or Unexcused) in a class for the semester.
Medical excuses MUST be submitted within one (1) week of the date(s) of the absence(s). Documentation MUST include a diagnosis of the illness and specific date(s) the student could not attend school.
ALL absences MUST be reported to the school in writing by a parent. Absences MUST be reported within 48 hours from the day the student returns to school. Excuse notes received after 48 hours WILL NOT excuse the absence. Absences NOT calculated in the absence procedure include:
Suspensions by school administrator
School related absences
Absences due to a death in the immediate family
Medical appointments with documentation
Court appointments with documentation
College visits (2 per semester).
May not have more than three (3) tardies in any class for the semester.
No semester suspensions, violation of the academic dishonesty policy, violations of the acceptable use policy and/or multiple discipline referrals
Note: Missing 11 or more minutes of a class constitutes an absence.
Students must also meet the following academic criteria: ·
Minimum grade of 83% in a class OR,
Minimum grade of 73% AND no missing assignments or assessments in the class. Missing assignments MUST be completed within one (1) week from their due date.
Online students, Online courses, Co-Op, Dual enrollment, or EMC classes are not subject to the semester final exam exemption.
Information may also be found beginning on page 25 of the Parent/Student Handbook.
LHS Exam Recommendation:
Although not required, students who qualify for the final exam incentive are encouraged to take their exams. However, students are encouraged to discuss the benefits of taking final exams with their parents/guardians.
