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SQA Exams Diet 2019
Exam Diet • Runs from 25th April-30th May • Study leave begins on Wednesday 24th April. Your last day in school is Tuesday 23rd April • Your exam timetable should help you plan your time and revision schedule (remember – you did it all for the Practice Exams) • Be in school uniform at all times- even if popping in to ask for help.
Timetables • Individualised timetables will be issued after Easter. • These will include which hall you will sit your exam in and your seat number. • It is your responsibility to ensure your exams are correct and you are being presented at the correct level. • Ensure you know where and when your exam takes place. • (pupils with additional time- your exam times and exam room will be indicated on your individualised timetable. It is your responsibility to get the correct room/hall on time
You must register with Ms McMillan in the social space 15 minutes before your exam.
Equipment • Ensure you bring the correct equipment for each exam • 3 pens (a pencil dependent upon exam) • Calculator- if relevant • Ruler- if required • There is an ‘emergency box’ in the exam hall- however, this is for emergencies. You should not assume the equipment you require will be available.
Electronic Devices/ Disrupting Exam • No electronic devices • No Apple/ Smart watches • No mobile phones • Disruption of exam/ distracting other pupils will result in you being removed from the exam hall.
Seating • It is vital that you sit in the correct seat, in the correct hall. • This is how we register you. • If you are in the incorrect seat you will be registered as absent • If you are in someone else's seat, it appears as if they are in- they then are not marked as absent and may not get the opportunity to be given exceptional circumstances for the exam
Illness/ lateness • Contact school • Medical certificate • LATE • Must contact me as soon as possible • Can enter exam hall at Invigilator's discretion ( but this only applies to the first 10 mins)
Exam Transport Modern Studies N5 finishes at 3.20 on Wed 1st May- additional buses. AH English Wed 8th May- bus passes Friday 10thMay N5 Chemistry – 3.30 finish- extra buses Wed 15th May N5 Physics-3.30 finish extra buses Where the exam finishes up to 10 mins after school day we will hold the buses. • Bus lists will be on the windows in social spaces Exams on Holidays • H RMPS • Spanish H & N5
NO Exams- Enrichment Programme If you do not have any exams you should attend classes as normal- Mrs Begg and Mrs Sloane will speak to you regarding this.
Ask Sam • Remember to register to get your results by text or email • Go online to www.mysqa.org.uk • Activate your account • You will still receive a paper certificate in addition to the notification service,
Study Plan & Revision • Make a study plan • Focus on all your subjects (especially the ones you find difficult) • Use a variety of study/revision techniques (learn to learn) • Use past papers and revision notes. • …and yes, we know it can be tough going! • Learning the best study technique for you takes practise!
Results Day • Tuesday 6th August. • Staff in School • NO APPEALS