Starting in December exams will have found themselves back at Powhatan high school. In the first semester anyone not exempt from them will be taking them from December 16 to the 20. In the second semester seniors will be taking them from May 8 to May 13, the seniors last day will be on May 14.

Underclassmen taking the second semester exams will start on May 21 which will then continue from May 27 to the 30. During the exams there will be small group testing with teachers that have planning during the period. You could possibly be exempt from exams if you are taking a course that is Advanced Placement, Dual enrollment, or if you have passed the related SOL without missing more than 5 days of school.

The other exemptions are for those who have non SOL courses, have passed career and technical education tests, and those who are taking SOL expedited retakes as long as they have had fewer than 5 absences. If you’re exempt from an exam you don’t have to show up to school, however you will have to show up for classes you don’t.

It can work as a late arrival or early dismissal if you have a ride. If you don’t, meet in the cafeteria for a study hall.