All about the upcoming midterm exams 

With the first semester quickly approaching a close, there are midterm exams that come with it. Midterm exams are tests given to assess a student’s understanding of a topic. At Deerfield Beach High School, these tests take place during the last week of school before winter break. As for exact testing dates, starting on Tuesday, December 17^th students will take their tests for their 5^th and 6^th period classes, followed by their 1^st and 2^nd period classes on Wednesday, then 7^th and 8^th periods on Thursday and ending the week off is 3^rd and 4^th period. Each class will be 2 hours long, with the first being from 7:40 to 9:40 and the second being from 9:45 to 11:40.

“I feel as if the midterm schedule could’ve been changed a little bit more to where it would be better for our teachers and students” says Jeanetta Stinfil, a sophomore at Deerfield Beach High.

An important thing for students to note is the fact that large bags, like backpacks, are not permitted on school grounds the week of midterm exams. The only things that are allowed are clear bags or Ziplocs. Another important fact is all students have to leave school by 11:40am. As there are only two tests per day, once students finish both of their tests, they have to leave the school campus. With that, there was a way to not have to attend school for certain tests as there was an exemption form released two weeks prior to midterm exam week. Students would’ve been able to exempt some of their classes as long as they had an A or B in their selected class. The only classes that could not be exempted are AP and AICE courses, regardless of any student’s grade.  It has now been closed as of December 9^th.

Midterm exams are very important tests as the results of them get averaged out with students first and second quarter grades. Although these exams come before winter break, there are still a few days in the second quarter after the upcoming break. If a student’s grade drops to below a B at any point, even after the midterm exams are taken, students are required to take the test.

“I feel like midterm exams can be very intense because of the importance of them” says Makayla Joseph, a CBA freshman at DBHS.

It is imperative that all students try their very best on these exams to make sure their average is high. Sometimes, important tests like midterms, F.A.S.T, finals or EOCs can be intimidating, but they’re all key to helping students and teachers improve and for students to advance to the next grade level.

Written by Leila Rogers | Graphic Designed by Leila Rogers

Published December 12, 2024 | ePathfinder | News