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Final Exam Waiver Information

The opportunity to apply for an exam waiver is offered to Juniors and Seniors with good grades, strong attendance and good behavior.  
Juniors may waive up to TWO exams per semester and Seniors may waive up to FOUR exams per semester if they meet the following general criteria:
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative semester grade average of 85% for the course where the waiver is requested by the established grading semester cut-off date.
  • Students may only have a maximum of THREE "Documented Absences (ILP/ILH)" or "UNX" ABSENCES in the course the exam waiver is requested.
    • Three tardies will equal one absence for attendance purposes only when requesting a waiver.
    • A student may not make-up absences and/or tardies to lower his number of unexcused absences
    • ALC placement, At-Home Suspensions, or In-School Suspensions will disqualify students from an exam waiver.
    • Students may not waive both the fall and spring finals for a course. For example, if a student waived a final in the fall semester, he/she will not be allowed to waive for that course's exam in the spring.
    • Exam waivers are not offered for courses articulated with ACC or UT. 
    • Exam waivers are not open to juniors or seniors in traditionally freshman or sophomore core courses such as English I or II. 
    • Juniors are not allowed to request a waiver for the fall exam in U.S. History because of the EOC test in the spring, but juniors may request a waiver in the spring if they meet the criteria.
  • Students approved for a waiver will complete a culminating project assigned by the teacher that they will bring with them to class on the day of the final exam period. If a student does not submit a culminating project, he/she will take the final exam for the course even if previously approved for a waiver.
  • Students must be present during the exam period in order to waive the final exam.  If a student is absent, they are automatically disqualified from waiving the final and will receive a zero on that final until it is made up.
 Students with questions about waivers should talk to their teacher or Assistant Principal to get more information.
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1715 West Cesar Chavez
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 414-2505 Office
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Amy Taylor, Principal
amy.taylor@austinisd.org
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  • HOME
  • Our Programs
    • Academies >
      • Academies at AHS
      • Academy Admissions Process
      • Academy Websites >
        • Academy for Classical Studies
        • Academy for Global Studies
        • Academy for Design and Technology
        • Academy for Science and Innovation
      • Academy Distinction >
        • Senior Seminar
    • Academic Supports >
      • 504
      • AVID
      • Dyslexia Support
      • G/T
      • MAPS
      • SPARC
      • SPED
    • EL
    • Advanced Academics >
      • Advanced Placement
      • Dual Credit
      • UT Micromajor
    • Athletics at AHS >
      • General Athletics Info and Schedules
      • Football Livestream
      • Volleyball Livestream
      • Basketball >
        • Boys Basketball
        • Girls Basketball
      • Football
      • Golf >
        • Girls Golf
      • Lacrosse >
        • Boys Lacrosse
        • Girls Lacrosse
      • Soccer >
        • Boys Soccer
        • Girls Soccer
      • Swimming
      • Volleyball
    • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
    • Core Academics >
      • English/Language Arts
      • Math
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • World Languages
    • Endorsements
    • Fine Arts
    • FIT
    • Student Wellness
    • Student Sharing
  • Our School
    • About Austin High >
      • AHS Brand Guide
      • Campus Map
      • History of AHS
      • Our Location
      • Profile: Mission and Vision
      • AISD Campus Report
    • Accolades
    • Administration
    • Principal's Report
    • Alumni Information >
      • Alumni at AHS >
        • Dedication Day >
          • Hall of Honor Student Steering Committee
          • Maroon Society
        • Hall of Honor >
          • Distinguished Alumni
          • Honored Faculty
          • Honored Veterans
    • Calendars and Schedules >
      • AHS Calendar
      • AISD Calendar
      • Athletic Schedules
      • Bell Schedules
      • Block Schedule (A/B Days)
      • Final Exam Schedule
      • Fundraising Calendar
      • Hybrid Model
      • Principal's Coffee Meetings
      • Testing - AHS Bell Schedules
      • Testing - AISD Calendar
    • Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
    • College & Career Center
    • Counselors
    • Facility Use Information >
      • Facility Use Information
      • Facility Use Calendar
      • Austin HS Staff Facility Use Form
      • AISD Building Use Application
    • Remote Learning & Back to School 2020
    • Library
    • Staff Directory
  • Parents
    • 3 Initiatives
    • Attendance Office
    • Back the Track
    • Coffee with the Principal
    • Emergency Plan
    • Feeder Schools >
      • O. Henry Middle School >
        • Barton Hills Elementary
        • Bryker Woods Elementary
        • Casis Elementary
        • Mathews Elementary
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Pease Elementary
        • Zilker Elementary
      • Small Middle School >
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Patton Elementary School
    • Registrar's Office >
      • All About Grades
      • Student Registration
    • My Training for Parents
    • Parent Education Series
    • Parent Technology Support
    • PTSA
    • PTSA Remind
    • School Cash
    • Traffic Routes
    • Volunteer Now!
  • Students
    • 2021-2022 Course Selection
    • All Thing TECHNOLOGY >
      • BLEND - How do I ...?
      • Chromebook Guide
      • Student Technology Support
    • Activities and Clubs
    • Honors and Awards >
      • Maroon Society
    • How do I...? >
      • Dress Code
      • GPA
      • Lunch Info
      • Parking Permit
      • Schedule Correction Request - 2020 Back to School
      • Secondary School Information Guide
      • Student IDs
      • Textbook Request
      • Transcript Request
      • VOE for Drivers Ed
    • Seniors 2021
    • Student Education Series
    • Summer Assignments
  • Quick Links
    • 2021-2022 Course Selection
    • AHS Calendar
    • Attendance Office
    • Austin ISD Website
    • Bell Schedule
    • Block Schedule
    • Parent/Student Cloud
    • PTSA
    • Remote Learning & Back to School 2020
    • Seniors 2021
    • Winter Storm 2021: Family Suppport
    • Weekly Newsletter
    • Who to call...