As homework slows down and final exams approach, students prepare themselves for the final days of the school year. Between returning textbooks, taking EOCs, and submitting final projects, there is no end of things to keep track of as summer approaches.
Exams
Friday marks the last day of AP testing, with AP Physics 1 and AP Psychology being the final two. However, late testing with alternative exams will extend from May 19–23 for students who missed their original testing date. AP exam scores will begin being released on July 7 on AP Classroom, though no official schedule has been released.
In addition to AP testing, final exams will begin Thursday, May 22, and extend until Wednesday, May 28, the last day of school. Thursday will have a modified black schedule with testing for seventh period, while the remaining days are early release, with Friday testing for first and fourth period, Tuesday for second and fifth period, and Wednesday for third and sixth period.
Extracurriculars
As exams approach, spring season sports are wrapping up strong seasons. Girls Lacrosse made it to the final four in the FHSAA state championship, but fell 17-6 against Plant High School. Meanwhile, girls softball continues to state championships, where they will go against Lake Brantley on Thursday, alongside boys baseball who is also competing at state championships against Jupiter High School on Friday.
In addition to sports, the thespian troupe celebrated the school year with an end of year Cabaret and banquet, where they celebrated seniors and announced new positions. Many clubs are holding last meetings, such as the marine biology club on Thursday, while others are holding interest meetings for next year, such as the Majorettes on Monday, May 19, and band on Tuesday, May 20.
Seniors
Seniors celebrated the end of their high school journey with senior sunset, a contrast event to senior sunrise, where they played games, ate food, and won prizes. Additionally, graduation has been set for Monday, May 19, at the UCF Addition Arena, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The rehearsal will be held Thursday, where students will practice walking across the stage and receiving their diploma.
Summer school
For those attending summer school, both in-person and online options are available. While the registration deadline was April 11, late registration will be available until June, 2. In-person classes will begin June, 2, and last until June 26, lasting 7:20 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Looking forward
With less than two weeks remaining before summer, many students are looking ahead to the future and what it holds. With talk of a different bell schedule, new classes, and altered AP courses, both students and staff are curious about possible changes and how it will change the upcoming school year.
