FCPS1 Changes Exam Exemption Policy
Due to the growing concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus, influenza and other illnesses, we continue to encourage students who are ill to stay home to prevent the further spread of germs. This may result in some students accumulating absences beyond the limits of the current exam exemption policy.
After discussion among high school principals and central office staff, the current exam exemption policy is suspended until further notice. Any FCPS high school student with a final grade of A or B will be exempt from their final exam(s) in May. This continues to include students who have passed the W!SE exam and an SOL assessment related to a course they are presently taking.
We will continue to monitor this situation and keep you apprised of any additional changes. Please continue to provide the school with a doctor’s note and parent phone call/email when ill and required to stay home.
Dylan Huggins • Mar 13, 2020 at 9:18 am
This is a good thing to do due to the growing concern of the Corona Virus.
Nick Kroetz • Mar 13, 2020 at 8:12 am
As someone who missed about 2 1/2 weeks due to the flu in January, I am really happy to hear this. I hope now that im able to be exempt, despite my numerous absences. Great article, Im happy to be informed of this.
hailey • Mar 13, 2020 at 7:56 am
Yay! I didn’t know that about exemptions! Great informative article!
Jessica Wright • Mar 13, 2020 at 7:44 am
Thank you for this information it makes me feel better with staying home.