Final exemptions allow students to forego studying for a class of their choice so long as they have an A. However, this privilege is often accompanied by stress for many.

Jordan McGee, senior, said final exemption forms were due too soon.

“I thought it was a week too early,” McGee said. “Teachers usually like to fit in about two tests [after the forms are due].”

Taylor Ernst, sophomore, agreed.

“I wasn’t sure whether I could keep an A,” Ernst said.

While it may be difficult for students to judge how they will do on future tests, quizzes and worksheets, Associate Principal Dr. Jennifer Sebold has several suggestions.

She said students should spend more time studying, tutoring and using the available school resources to help them keep an A in the class.

To avoid the problem completely, Dr. Sebold said students should choose which final to exempt wisely.

“Make the smart choice,” Dr. Sebold. “Pick the class that you know you will have an A in.”

However, some teachers including Mike Ebert, language arts teacher, still said the deadline isn’t close enough to the end of the semester.

“I think the deadline should be one week later,” Ebert said. “A student’s grade is much more finalized and determined at that point in the semester.”

Ebert said his plan would be a better solution, but Dr. Sebold said the two week in advance deadline is essential.

“It’s for planning purposes, record keeping and so we and the students can have as best communication as possible.”