Exemptions Policy

Exam Exemptions 11-12

Students in grades 11-12 who meet the criteria listed below may earn the opportunity to be exempt from one or more final exams. Students may earn exemptions by achieving strong course grades, good attendance and satisfying the College, Career, and/or Military Readiness criteria outlined below. 

Final Exam Definition:  A final exam is defined as the cumulative assessment for a semester course (at the end of the semester for .5 credit) and for a year-long course (at the end of the year for 1.0 credit courses).

Attendance: Attendance is considered individually for each course. An exemption from finals can be earned for each course taken. The decision to take an exemption(s) is up to each student. Individual students must maintain the following:

For Semester Courses:

1. Course grade of 90 or better and no more than 2 absences during the course OR

2.Course grade of 80 or better and no more than 1 absence during the course;

For Year-Long Courses:

1. Course grade of 90 or better and no more than 3 absences during the course OR

2. Course grade of 80 or better and no more than 2 absences during the course;

AND

3.. Complete the ApplyTexas Application (Seniors Only);

AND

4. Complete the FAFSA or TAFSA (Seniors Only)

AND

5. Successfully satisfy at least one College-Ready, Career-Ready or Military Indicator (see next tab):

Demonstrate College and Career Readiness through one or more of the following options:

• TSI
• SAT/ACT
• 3 or higher on AP exam
• Complete and earn credit in College Prep ELA or Math Course
• Dual Credit, three or more credits in ELA or Math or nine hours from any subject
• Complete and earn credit for OnRamps course
• CTE coherent sequence and credit aligned with approved industry-based certification