As the semester comes to an end, students prepare for final exams. This is what you need to know about finals week.
Schedule:
Each exam is an hour and 20 minutes long. Students will receive a 10-minute break between each final.
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024
Exam 1: Period 7 (8:10 am – 9:30 am)
Exam 2: Period 1 (9:40 am – 11:00 am)
Exam 3: Period 5 (11:10 am – 12:30 pm)
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Exam 1: Period 2 (8:10 am – 9:30 am)
Exam 2: Period 3 (9:40 am – 11:00 am)
Exam 3: Period 6 (11:10 am – 12:30 pm)
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Exam 1: Period 4 (8:10 am – 9:30 am)
Exam 2: Period 9 (9:40 am – 11:00 am)
Exam 3: Period 8 (11:10 am – 12:30 pm)
Make-up exams will take place each day from 12:40 pm – 2:00 pm. All make-up exams will be taken in the Literacy Center. You can contact your dean with any questions.
Resources:
Free breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. each day in the cafeteria. Study halls are located in the south lobby, cafeteria and library. Students may go to these locations during their free periods. During exam days, the library will be open from 7:15 am to 12:30 pm.
Morton Grove Public Library, Skokie Public Library and Niles-Maine District Library will hold study sessions throughout the week.
Morton Grove:
Morton Grove Public Library will hold their “Final Exams Cram” in the Baxter Auditorium on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 6.00 pm to 10:00 pm. There will be group and individual study spaces available. Pizza, snacks and beverages will be available for high school students.
Skokie:
Skokie Public Library will have “Study Space for Finals” from Monday, Dec. 16 to Thursday, Dec. 19. Each study session goes until 8:45 pm and will be in the Cosmos Room.
Niles:
Niles-Maine District Library will have their “Finals Exams Study Hall” Monday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Teen Underground. Snacks will be provided.
Tips:
Here are some tips to help get you through finals.
1. Take care of yourself.
Finals can be stressful, and you may begin to feel burnt out. You should prioritize self-care by getting enough sleep, eating breakfast before finals and taking breaks while studying.
2. Maximize study time.
Studying for every class may feel overwhelming, so take it one step at a time. Focus on studying for one subject before jumping to the next. Use your time wisely. Each minute counts!
3. Stay calm.
Before each test, take a minute to breathe. You might feel anxious, but it is just another test! Treat it as a normal quiz or test and don’t stress yourself out too much.
Good luck to all West students with their finals!
