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Semester Exams & Experiences

At the end of each semester, Evanston Township High School students take final exams or complete culminating assessments in their courses. These Semester Exams/Experiences take place during the final week of the semester and reflect learning from both quarters. They are designed to help students reflect on what they’ve learned, demonstrate their growth, and earn credit for completing the course.

  • Semester Exams/Experiences count for 10% of a student’s final semester grade and must be taken on the dates designated by the district.

  • Not all classes will give a traditional written exam. Some may involve projects, presentations, or other cumulative work. Teachers will let students know in advance what to expect for each course.

  • Attendance is required during assigned exam periods. Seniors do not take Semester 2 Exams/Experiences.

Fall Exam Week: Semester 1 December 15—19, 2025
Spring Exam Week: Semester 2* May 18—22, 2026

*Seniors do not take Semester 2 Exams/Experiences.

Note: Extended absences due to medical reasons or other extenuating circumstances must be approved in advance by the Associate Principal for Student Services. See the section below under "Make-Up Exams for Extended Absences" for more information about how to request a make-up exam.

Schedule: Semester 2 Exam/Experiences 

 

Mon.
May 18

 Tues.
May 19		 Wed.
May 20		 Thurs.
May 21		 Fri.
May 22
8:00am-8:55am AM Support AM Support AM Support AM Support Make-up Exams
9:00am-10:30am Block 1 Block 2 Block 5 Block 6
10:45am-12:15pm Block 3 Block 4 Block 7 Block 8
12:15pm-12:55pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:00pm-2:45pm Same-Day Make-up Exams Same-Day Make-up Exams Same-Day Make-up Exams Same-Day Make-up Exams
3:00pm-4:30pm All Staff Meeting Make-up Exams Make-up Exams Make-up Exams
Important Reminders
  • Attendance during exam week is required for all students. Students must arrive on time for their exams. Note: Seniors do not take Semester 2 Exams/Experiences.
  • Students may not take final exams before the scheduled exam period.
  • Missed exams must be made up no later than Friday, May 22, 2026.
  • For required medical absences during exam week, students must receive approval from the Associate Principal for Student Services. Learn more in the section below titled "Make-Up Exams for Extended Absences."
  • Students without a documented medical absence will not be permitted to make-up exams after May 22, 2026.

If a Student Misses an Exam

Students are required to attend all scheduled exams. If a student is absent, a parent/guardian should follow normal absence reporting procedures.

Same-Day Make-Up

Students who are able to make-up an exam the same day it was missed should do so in their teacher's classroom from 1:00pm to 2:45pm. Students must arrive on time.

Make-Up in the Testing Center

If a student cannot take the make-up exam on the same day, they must contact their teacher and make arrangements for a make-up exam in the Testing Center by May 22, 2026.

Exam Day Expectations

Make-Up Exams for Extended Absences

Students who have an extended absence due to a medical reason or extenuating circumstances must provide documentation. To request make-up exams for an extended absence, a student or parent/guardian must:

  1. Email semesterexams@eths202.org explaining the reason for the extended absence.

  2. Provide documentation supporting the absence.

  3. Wait for approval and instructions for next steps, which will be sent via ETHS email.

If approved, a make-up exam(s) will be scheduled. Make-up exams must be taken in person at the Testing Center.

Note: Students are not permitted to take exams early. ETHS does not reschedule exams for travel, family events, or other non-medical reasons. As a reminder, students who miss an exam without approved documentation will receive a zero, which counts for 10% of the semester grade.

Contact Information

Office of Curriculum & Instruction
H100


Phone: (847)424-7710
Email: semesterexams@eths202.org