88087 Wyo Sem US handbook.indd - Wyoming Seminary

Winter term course January 23, 2012
Spring term course April 23, 2012
Any requests for drops after the above listed dates require consultation with the course
teacher, the advisor, and the Class Dean. Drops after the no-penalty period will be noted
on the student’s permanent transcript with a “W/P” for withdrew/passing or a “W/F” for
withdrew/failing.
PLEASE NOTE: No course may be dropped within two weeks of the first day of the
examination period, or within one week of mid-term deadlines.
What should students do when they need academic help?
Students are encouraged to work through academic problems with their classroom
teacher who knows both the student and the curriculum. All Sem teachers are expected
to be available for conferences with students during the school day and after school
in the bell 9 conference time. Many faculty members live on campus and also give
generously of their time during the evenings and on weekends.
Sometimes students benefit from tutorial assistance. Qualified teachers as well as peer
tutors may be engaged once the need is identified, and the school maintains lists of
those available for specific subject remediation. Faculty advisors and Class Deans may be
contacted to help assess the need and, if necessary, make referrals.
Does Sem give final examinations?
Wyoming Seminary believes that final examinations are excellent learning instruments
that allow students an opportunity to synthesize a significant body of work and to
demonstrate understanding, interpretation and application of the work. Furthermore the
taking of examinations is a necessary preparation for doing well in similar examinations
that will be given in college. Exemptions for final examinations may only be granted in
upper level courses when students meet the criteria set by the academic department for
such exemptions. It is imperative, therefore, that students prepare well for their exams
and make plans to be on campus during the exam periods.
All students are expected to take their exams on the dates and times when scheduled
for their particular classes. No students will be expected to take more than two exams in
one day. The Academic Dean manages a process for rescheduling exams when there are
conflicts. Students who miss an exam will have to make it up to prevent earning a grade
of “0” for the exam and possibly failing the course.
Fall Trimester Exams:
Tuesday, Nov. 15:
Wednesday, Nov. 16:
The Wyoming Seminary Exam Schedule for 2011-12
English + History
Math + Language
Academic Programs
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