[BHS etree] ADMIN: Exit Exam and Late Start

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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Janet Huseby
jhuseby at pacbell.net
 
1. The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be given on
Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th to all tenth
graders. Students must arrive at the Old Gym on Milvia Street at 7:30
a.m. EACH day. (Math will be given one day, English the other.)

2. Next Wednesday, Feb. 7 is a LATE START DAY for everyone except the
10th graders.  All sophomores must report to the Old Gym (entrance on
Milvia) at 7:30 for the second part of the exit exam.

More information on both items:

1. EXIT EXAM

* All students must take the two day test in order to graduate from
high school in California.
* When students arrive at the old gym there will be signs telling them
where to go, and volunteers to help check them in.
* Students should bring Number 2 pencils, a photo I.d., a jacket to
stay warm, and a book to read if they finish one of the sections
early.
* Calculators and scratch paper are not allowed.
* This is an untimed test; it usually takes only 2 to 3 hours, but
students have the regular school day to take it.
* When they finish the test students will go to their class already in
progress.
* The Food Court will stay open an hour longer so that students may
eat lunch.  Students will not be allowed off campus after our regular
lunch period.

2. LATE START DAY

During the late start day the faculty will meet to discuss the
Advisory Plan Proposal which  will be voted on February 13 by the
School Governance Council. Under the proposal, students would meet
with a faculty member or administrator on a regular basis for
counseling, scheduling guidance, college planning, study habits,
conflict resolution, etc.  For the complete proposal, please visit the
PTSA website at http://bhs.berkeleypta.org/index.htm