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Upper School Final Exam Schedule
Final exams will take place from Tuesday, May 19th – Friday, May 22nd. Note that Monday, May 18th will follow the regular academic schedule. Thank you for partnering with us as we help students finish this Semester and school year with confidence and success.
Middle School Closure and Final Assessments Schedule
- Tuesday, 5/19: Block “F” & “E”
- Wednesday,5/20: Block “D” & “C”
- Thursday, 5/21: Block “B” & Enrichments + 8th Grade Celebration
- Friday 5/22: Block “A”
Middle school students will attend their regularly scheduled periods in their usual classrooms and will complete their closing exam, project, and/or activities with their classroom teachers. This includes middle school students enrolled in high school classes. Students will not be released early from their class periods and should bring a book or other work in case they finish early as they would for any normal test day.
Study Sessions/Kūlia and Supervision:
Study sessions/Kūlia are offered each morning during this closing week. Students are not required to attend study sessions or remain on campus during Upper Field times. However, middle school students on campus during these periods must be in designated supervised areas. Families choosing for their student to arrive late or leave early must notify the front office.
Study sessions/Kūlia are offered each morning during this closing week. Students are not required to attend study sessions or remain on campus during Upper Field times. However, middle school students on campus during these periods must be in designated supervised areas. Families choosing for their student to arrive late or leave early must notify the front office.
Middle School Grading and Exams:
Middle school grading is divided into four quarters, each treated as an independent grading period. At the end of Quarters 1 and 3, comments are required for all students, while at the end of Quarters 2 and 4, comments are optional unless a student is earning below a "C" average. All students receive a Citizenship grade.
Middle school grading is divided into four quarters, each treated as an independent grading period. At the end of Quarters 1 and 3, comments are required for all students, while at the end of Quarters 2 and 4, comments are optional unless a student is earning below a "C" average. All students receive a Citizenship grade.
Core Class Final Exams:
Middle school core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World Language) will have written final exams. The format and length vary by grade level:
Middle school core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World Language) will have written final exams. The format and length vary by grade level:
- Grade 6: A one-hour written exam followed by a meaningful culminating activity.
- Grade 7: A 1.5-hour written exam.
- Grade 8: A two-hour written exam.
Final exams contribute to students' Fourth Quarter grades. While enrichment classes are not required to administer final exams, meaningful culminating assessments such as presentations, projects, or reflections are encouraged.
Developmental Purpose of Final Exams:
The gradually increasing length of exams at each grade level is intended to help students develop and build essential skills. This process is guided by developmentally appropriate practices and conducted in a nurturing, supportive environment. Students are taught to synthesize information, develop effective study habits, and persevere through challenges, fostering accountability and resilience.
The gradually increasing length of exams at each grade level is intended to help students develop and build essential skills. This process is guided by developmentally appropriate practices and conducted in a nurturing, supportive environment. Students are taught to synthesize information, develop effective study habits, and persevere through challenges, fostering accountability and resilience.
*8th Grade Celebration: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wilcox Gym - While this tradition centers on 8th Graders, all MS students are expected to attend this special assembly. Dismissal will occur at 3pm for regular pickup and bus departure for students in Grades 6 and 7. A reception will follow at 3pm on the Wilcox Gym lanai for 8th Grade families for social time together in honor of their 8th Grader.
High School Final Exam Overview and Schedule
Final Exam Schedule:
High school final exams are organized by core subject:
High school final exams are organized by core subject:
- Tuesday, 5/19: English and World Language
- Wednesday, 5/20: Math and Social Studies
- Thursday, 5/21: Science and Electives
- Friday, 5/22: Electives
High school students will take their exams during the scheduled times and in assigned locations, which may differ from their regular classrooms. Teachers will inform students of specific exam locations.
Attendance and Supervision:
Students are only required to be on campus for their scheduled exams.
Students are only required to be on campus for their scheduled exams.
- Students on campus between 8:15 AM and 3:00 PM must attend a designated study session/Kūlia supervised by their teachers and advisors.
- During scheduled exam periods (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM), students not taking exams must stay in Purdy Quad (High School area).
High School Grading and Exams:
High school grading follows a 40/40/20 grading system, with quarters contributing to 40% of final exams contributing to 20% of students’ semester grades. Teachers may provide additional feedback through comments, depending on class policies and student performance.
High school grading follows a 40/40/20 grading system, with quarters contributing to 40% of final exams contributing to 20% of students’ semester grades. Teachers may provide additional feedback through comments, depending on class policies and student performance.
Core Class Final Exams:
All high school core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World Language) have two hour written final exams designed to assess cumulative knowledge and skills. Exam formats are tailored to reflect the developmental stage and rigor of the course.
All high school core classes (English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and World Language) have two hour written final exams designed to assess cumulative knowledge and skills. Exam formats are tailored to reflect the developmental stage and rigor of the course.
Elective Class Assessments:
Final assessments for elective courses vary and may include presentations, projects, or other meaningful culminating activities. Elective teachers will be informing students if they are requiring a Final Exam in their class.
Final assessments for elective courses vary and may include presentations, projects, or other meaningful culminating activities. Elective teachers will be informing students if they are requiring a Final Exam in their class.
Developmental Purpose of Final Exams:
High school final exams are designed to prepare students for college and future academic challenges. The process emphasizes skill-building in critical thinking, information synthesis, and effective study practices. Students are supported in learning how to persevere through challenges and develop a deeper sense of accountability and independence.
High school final exams are designed to prepare students for college and future academic challenges. The process emphasizes skill-building in critical thinking, information synthesis, and effective study practices. Students are supported in learning how to persevere through challenges and develop a deeper sense of accountability and independence.
Exam Communication:
Students will receive the exam schedule via email and room locations will also be shared and posted. Their individual schedules will also be available in MyVoyager.
Students will receive the exam schedule via email and room locations will also be shared and posted. Their individual schedules will also be available in MyVoyager.
Regarding Extended Time:
Students in Grades 8-12 with approved extended time accommodations will have access to extended time in a designated space in Hala. They may begin testing at 8:15, 8:45, or 9:15 a.m. and may continue testing until 11:15. In the afternoon, they will test with their teachers from 12:00–2:00 p.m., with an optional extra hour until 3:00 p.m. For students who stay past 11:00, on Friday, the bus will not be available and they will need to make other transportation arrangements home. For any questions about extended time, please reach out to Christine White-Tzeng (c.whitetzeng@ischool.org) or Renate McMullen (r.mcmullen@ischool.org).
Bus Schedule:
- Tuesday - Thursday 5/19-5/21: Buses depart at 3:10 PM.
- Friday, 5/22 : Dismissal is at 11:00 AM, (no lunch) with buses departing at 11:10 AM.
The students have been preparing for these finals and have the opportunity to show what they have learned. After the final exams, we hope they enjoy their Summer break and time spent with families. Quarter 4/Semester 2 report cards will be available on MyVoyager by Friday June 5th, 2026.
