Final Exams

The Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 has a final examination policy for all students. Every student at Bradford High School is required to take final exams. Final exams are given at the end of each grading period.

Final exams are an important part of the learning process.   Students should take their final exams seriously and should consult with their teachers when needing assistance with preparing/studying for these exams.

Final Exam Criteria

1. Final exams will be given in all classes.
2. The final examination will be comprehensive semester exams. Exams will include both subjective and objective questions such as essay and/or problem solving.
3. All final examinations will be weighted 20% of the total course grade.
4. An examination schedule will be published and followed for each semester.
5. All students will be expected to take final examinations at the scheduled times unless the student has an excused absence. NOTE:   This includes students who have prearranged absences as well as students who would have an unexcused absence. Students must initiate arrangement for taking the exam with the teacher when absent.
6. Failure of a student to write a final exam, unless excused by the principal, will result in a failure of the course.   NOTE: Students who missed the test because of an unexcused absence will be given an Incomplete grade until the final exam is taken.
7. Seniors may or may not graduate depending on their performance on the final exam. A two-week notice is sent to students not graduating as well as those who may not graduate depending on the student's performance on the final exam.