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Exam Schedule

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First semester exams will be happening Tuesday, December 13, through Friday, December 16, according to the schedule below. These will be half days, with dismissal at 10:35. There is no homeroom on these days; exams begin promptly at 7:05.

Tuesday, December 13

7:05 – 8:45:         1B Exam

8:45 – 8:55:         Break

8:55 – 10:35        2B Exam

10:35                     Dismissal

Wednesday,  December 14

7:05 – 8:45:         1A Exam

8:45 – 8:55:         Break

8:55 – 10:35        2A Exam

10:35                     Dismissal

Thursday,  December 15

7:05 – 8:45:         3B Exam

8:45 – 8:55:         Break

8:55 – 10:35        4B Exam

10:35                     Dismissal

Friday,  December 16

7:05 – 8:45:         3A Exam

8:45 – 8:55:         Break

8:55 – 10:35        4A Exam

10:35                     Dismissal

Additional information about exams:

  • Exams
    • Exams are to be taken at the scheduled time. Board policy does not allow for taking exams early. 
    • If a student misses an exam, they receive the lowest grade possible (50). Students have until the end of the following grading period (end of third quarter) to make up this exam. Students should contact teachers about making up missing exams.
    • Cheating on an exam will result in the lowest possible grade according to grading policy (50).
    • Retakes are not allowed on semester exams.
    • Exams count for 20% of the overall grade for the semester (the first and second quarter grades are each 40% of the overall grade).
  • Attendance
    • Exam days are half days. School starts at our normal time, and we dismiss at 10:35 AM.
    • We will provide breakfast on exam days but no lunch.
    • Early dismissal on exam days is not allowed. Seniors who are present for their first exam but are exempt from the second exam may sign out during the break between the first and second exam each day.
  • Exemptions
    • Board policy allows for seniors who have met the district criteria to be exempt from exams.
    • Only seniors are eligible for exemptions.
    • Exemptions are calculated on a class-by-class basis.
    • Seniors qualifying for exemptions will be notified by their teacher on the last day prior to exams (12/9 and 12/12).
    • Seniors who are exercising the exemption option are marked as Excused Absent for that period.
    • For specifics on criteria refer to Board Policy IM 4.600.

Opportunity to Take AP Classes Not Offered at HHS

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Several AP (Advanced Placement) classes are offered at Hillsboro, alongside our other options for advanced academics (IB and dual enrollment). However, there are many more that are not offered. Through a new program called AP Access for All, students will now have the opportunity to take AP courses online (courses are taught asynchronously) and sit for the associated AP test, all at no cost to the student. Click HERE to download a full-size version of the flyer. Questions? Email Missy Humphrey at sharon.humphrey@mnps.org. 

Signing Day Ceremony for Senior Volleyball & Basketball Athletes

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Celebrate three of Hillsboro’s top female athletes as they sign their letters of intent to play at the D1 level next year in college. Each has helped HHS reach state-level competition in their respective sports.

Mia Reese (Volleyball): University of Alabama at Birmingham

Summer Snead (Volleyball): University of Alabama at Birmingham

Latazia Williamson (Basketball): Gardner Webb University

Monday, November 7, 3-4 PM in the auditorium
Light refreshments after the ceremony

Staff, Students, and Families Invited to Film Screening at Hillsboro

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MNPS students, families and educators from across the district are invited to a film screening and panel discussion at Hillsboro on Thursday, November 17, centered on the new documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, produced by Ken Burns. MNPS and Nashville Public Television will host the event from 6:00 to 7:30 PM (refreshments will be served starting at 5 PM, with doors to the auditorium opening at 5:30). A portion of the film will be shown before the panelists, including MNPS Director of Social Work and Trauma Informed Schools Dr. Monica Coverson, talk about some of the issues it raises and the best ways to support students. Parking will be available in the garage. Click HERE to read more about this event, and register for a ticket HERE.