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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most finals at Oakton are in April.  Then AP or SOL exams.  Some “finals” the last week of school are only to pull up a grade.  I do think it’s a failure to not convey final exams are administered that last week of school which has historically been all fun and games.  It’s a big shift in what was traditionally a fluff week.  Last year teachers said their grades were already done a week earlier.  [/quote]

Wow! Shame on Oakton HS. My kids are at Chantilly, and I've taught at 3 other HSs in FCPS. We/they always had finals (or sometimes projects due) during the scheduled final exam half days.[/quote]

It’s not that serious.  Finishing up the syllabus a  week ahead of time is responsible and good time management.[/quote]

My guess is that Oakton is actually doing less than other schools. Sure, they might be "finishing up the syllabis." But they are certainly skipping out on additional learning/extensions/applications/projects that other high schools are including in their curriculum.[/quote]

You really think having 2-3 two hour days translates to so much more learning and extensions?  Most AP students at Oakton have weekly tests and quizzes and loads of homework. Not sure why you think otherwise.  DC has been working hard non stop since August and they still have a lot of work ahead.  [/quote]

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