Exams are considered an important part of the curriculum at North Yarmouth Academy both because they are a crucial learning opportunity and because they are essential to a college preparatory experience. In order to ensure the integrity of the examination process, we must insist that all students be present to take exams as scheduled. Therefore, we will not excuse students for any reason except extreme circumstance.

Upper School Exams: There will be trimester exams at the conclusion of the first and third trimesters. The last two class days in these trimesters are designated “Optional Review Days.” No testing will take place at this time; no laboratory reports or papers will be due. The day preceding the first day of exams will be a reading day. Upper School students may attend extra help sessions from 9:00 am to noon or may study at home.

Middle School students do not take scheduled exams in the fall and winter trimesters. All Middle School students take exams or a major test at the end of the third trimester. Parents should check the electronic calendar to determine which Upper School exam days will be regular class days for Middle School students.

Exam Weight: In grades 8-12, the examination grade counts either 25% of the student’s trimester grade if the exam grade is lower than the trimester average or 33% if it is higher than the trimester average.

Senior Exams: Seniors will take third trimester exams or AP exams before they leave for their social service project.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams: Students in an AP course are expected to take the AP Exam. On the day of an AP Exam, students need to come to school only for the exam. They are excused from other classes that day. Teachers will not expect students to have homework assignments prepared for that day, and will work out a conflict schedule if the student is missing a test or a quiz.