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November 2021 Final Examination Information

Please see the attached .pdf(s) for November 2021 Final Exam information.

The last instructional day for quadmester 1 will be Monday, November 8th. Exam dates will follow on:

Tuesday November 9th - Period 1 classes (exam begins at 8:10 am)
Wednesday November 10th - Period 2 classes (exam begins at 8:10 am)
Thursday November 11th - alternate exam day (by special arrangement only)

Please see the attached document for full details.

Please note that all Final Exams at St. Thomas More are written in classrooms (see your teacher for this information) and begin promptly at 8:10 a.m. Additionally, the following should be kept in mind:

*All textbooks are to be returned to the course teacher prior to the exam.

*In the event of a school closure or bus cancellations (even if schools are open) exams will be pushed back to the next day (ex. Wednesday's exams will be written on Thursday). Please watch/listen to your local radio or television newscast for closures.

Students and parents should also access our "Exams" section under the "Learn" tab on the website. This area provides helpful tips and strategies for students writing final exams.

Exam package Nov 2021- student information

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Final Exam Basic Tips

Here's a couple of basic tips and reminders to be successful on your exams:

KNOW YOUR STUFF! Ask your teacher questions. Complete your exam review.

GET A GOOD SLEEP! Students write a better exam if they have had enough sleep to allow them to concentrate.

EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST! Students write a better exam if their mind is not occupied with being hungry

KNOW YOUR LOCATION! All Final Exams at STM are written in classrooms. Review your location with your teacher so that you are not running around on the morning of your exam.

KNOW HOW LONG YOUR EXAM IS! All Final Exams at STM begin at 8:10 am (students should be at their location by 8:05am). Grade 9 Exams are typically 1.5 hours long. Grade 10 and 11 Exams are anywhere between 1.5 hours and 2 hours in length. Grade 12 Exams are anywhere between 2 hours and 2.5 hours in length.

KNOW WHAT MATERIALS YOU'LL NEED! Bring lots of pens, pencils, an eraser, a ruler. Think about the subject your exam is representing: Will you need a calculator? Will you need a formula sheet? Will you need a protractor? When in doubt, ask your teacher what you should bring.

Exam Study Tips

The following websites are useful to assist students in preparing for exams:

Study Tips for Exams: http://www.wikihow.com/Study-For-Exams
Study Guides and Strategies: http://www.studygs.net
How to Study: http://www.howtostudy.org/index.php
How to Study: http://www.how-to-study.com/
How to Improve Your Study Skills: http://www.studytips.org/

Exam Prep 1

Exam Prep 2

Exam Prep 3

Healthy Habits to Support Your Exams

View the following posters issued by the City of Hamilton for more information about how to prepare yourself mentally and physically for final exams:

2 Beware of sugar crash

3 Breakfast

4 Power up on Protein

5 Go Nuts

6 Ziplock Bags

7 Enjoy the Little Things

8 Hygiene

Feed Your Brain Hydrate