Worry or wing it: how will you prepare for finals?
If you are looking for the schedule, scroll down to the end of the story.
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Even though finals are not as big of a chunk of a final grade as they were previously, studying for them is still a common stress people endure.
Students may want to study but do not always know how to go about it.
The best way to start studying is to not cram everything in at one time, study in intervals. Cardio and eating healthy is also proven to improve study habits and the amount of information you intake, according to Big Ideas, SUNY.
Also, try to minimize distractions and try practice tests to get an idea of what you are in for on the real test.
Even though some students may not study at all, others take the time and go over the information once more.
Dakota Heck, ninth grader plans to study for finals by “having someone questions me on the content.”
“Using past tests, fill out and study study guides, and starting two weeks before the test date,” is how tenth grader Noah Beck plans to study for finals.
These students show good examples of how to study for finals. Others have good advice to give others about how to study.
Tayshon Black, eleventh grader, advised, “Do all your review packets and check with every teacher about any questions.”
“Study a good time in advance and not try and fit all your studying the night before,” said eleventh grader Kaitlyn Failor.
Overall, there are many ways to study for the unnerving finals. Do whatever fits you and your style, and good luck!
Now here is the schedule for the upcoming finals!
Seniors
Day 1 Tuesday 5/26
Period 4
Period 5
Period 4 Study Hall
Period 5 Study Hall
Lunch (please note: you will eat your usual 1st, 2nd or 3rd lunch; this will work around )
Period 6
Day 2 5/27
Period 7
Period 1
Early Dismissal (Seniors)–don’t forget to submit your laptops if your last name is A-L
Underclassmen: Study Hall/Lunch
Periods 4, 5, 2, 3 (Underclassmen)
Day 3 5/28
Homeroom
Period 2
Period 3
Early Dismissal (Seniors)–don’t forget to submit your laptops if your last name is M-Z
Underclassmen: Study Hall/Lunch
Periods 4-7 (Underclassmen)
Underclassmen
Day 1 6/1
Period 4
Period 5
Study Hall/Lunch
Period 6
Day 2 6/2
Period 7
Clubs
Study Hall/Lunch
Period 1
Day 3 6/3
Homeroom
Period 2
Period 3
Study Hall/Lunch
Early Dismissal
Times
Lunch 1
Block 1: 7:49-9:24
Block 2: 9:34-11:01
Lunch 1: 11:05-11:31
Period 4: 11:35-12:15
Period 5: 12:19-1:06
Block 3: 1:16-2:45
Lunch 2
Block 1: 7:49-9:24
Block 2: 9:34-11:01
Period 4: 11:05-11:45
Lunch 2: 11:49-12:15
Period 5: 12:19-1:06
Block 3: 1:16-2:45
Lunch 3
Block 1: 7:49-9:24
Block 2: 9:34-11:01
Period 4: 11:05-11:45
Period 5: 11:49-12:36
Lunch 3: 12:40-1:06
Block 3: 1:16-2:45
*For CTE teachers, 5, 6, 7 and 1, 2, 3 are consecutive
*The Club period is after period 7 so teachers can take attendance
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Brooklyn Norrell is currently a senior at Carlisle Area High School and this is her third year in Periscope. Brooklyn is the student life section editor...
Brandin Dyche • May 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Studying for finals is something that every student will do differently and they can do it at their own rate at home. The students know what they have to do and thus can decide if they will do it or not. For me this year many of my finals were not tests but projects! This was probably harder for me because it took more work to do but did save me studying for a test final. In college however i will probably wish i had projects instead of tests
Destiny Billot • May 26, 2015 at 10:37 am
This is a great story, and hey thanks for putting the schedule up! Very helpful. Don’t totally stress out if you have high grades already!
Destiny Billot • May 26, 2015 at 10:36 am
This is a great story, and hey thanks for putting the schedule up! Very helpful
Jake Milligan • May 21, 2015 at 3:46 pm
That is an interesting way to look at it Kyle. I miss the good old days of being exempt for finals as a reward for working hard all year. Regardless, it is something we all have to deal with.
Julia Pantleo • May 21, 2015 at 12:46 pm
Thanks for putting the schedule on here! These finals are messing me all up. I also agree with Kyle (comment above me): Finals are nothing to stress over, if you’ve worked hard all year.
Kyle Wise • May 20, 2015 at 8:28 am
While stressing over my work is not something I generally do (procrastination is my best friend) I honestly had two actual finals to prepare for, and the rest were long term projects that I have had to work for long periods of time. Stressing is not efficient, nor is studying your life away. spend a little time on each final, and then go live your life and as long as you put a little effort into everything, your grades should reflect that. Honestly if you try hard and get 100% in a class, and then get a D on the final, you can still keep an A in the class. Is that really anything to stress over? Maybe people should just put in effort the whole time so that the final is literally unimportant.