Semester Exams Information
Semester exams are just around the corner, so make note of the provided exam schedules and details:
- All exams begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:45 a.m. Students should be on campus no later than 8:15 a.m.
- Exam grades count for 25 percent of a semester average. Most students will only have one exam per day.
- We strongly discourage any attempt to reschedule an exam, so please add these dates to your calendar. These links are downloadable versions of Upper School, eighth-grade, and seventh-grade exam schedules.
- Tuesday, December 13, is the last day of classes for the 2nd Quarter and will be a half-day. Lunch will not be served.
Exam Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all exams begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:45 a.m.
December 13 |
End of 2nd Quarter; last day of classes |
December 14 |
English |
December 15 |
History, Social Studies, New Testament |
December 16 |
Science |
December 19 |
Math |
December 20 |
Foreign Languages, Old Testament |
Tips for Exam Success
- Get organized!!!
- Go through all notebooks and make sure you have all the notes, old quizzes, and old tests (if available) to study.
- Use the exam calendars provided above to help you make a study schedule. Write down what you need to study each day so that you have a plan to follow.
- Determine which class(es) may need the most attention, and prioritize your time.
Make a to-do list each day.
- Put academics first during this time; less distractions = greater success!
- Eat well and get adequate sleep.
- Use stress-management strategies like exercise, sports, and family time to destress.
top The award-winning a cappella group, Beg To Differ®, and the Studio Band will perform holiday classics and other standards at the MUS Winter Choral Concert on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. There is no cost to attend this event. top All parents are invited to attend the next event on Thursday, January 26 at 12:00 noon in the Wunderlich Auditorium. We will host Assistant U.S. Attorney Deb Ireland, a member of the Project Safe Childhood Unit. Technology is constantly changing, creating potential dangers with each new development. Ireland will provide a wealth of knowledge about the Internet, cyberbullying, and strategies to keep our kids safe online. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by Tuesday, January 24.
top Meal Plan Payment Due, Dec. 6 Payment to Sodexo is due by December 6 for the second semester meal plan. You can mail it to Sodexo at 6191 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119, or have your son bring it to the Dining Hall at lunch.
Plans |
A-B-B-C |
A-B-B-C Plus |
Grades 7-11 |
$ 488 |
$ 605 |
Seniors |
$ 443 |
$ 548 |
top Looking for Gifts? Visit the Schaeffer Bookstore Just in time for the holidays, the Schaeffer Bookstore has everything you need to show your MUS spirit – from apparel to license plates! The bookstore is having an open house on Friday, December 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be refreshments to enjoy while you shop and complimentary gift wrapping services for purchases of $75.00 or more. The bookstore's holiday schedule is located here. For more information, call (901) 260-1369 or send the bookstore staff an email. top Know Any Students Who Should be Owls? Our priority deadline for receiving applications for our 2012-13 school year is December 10, 2011. Please take a look at our profile for success and pass it along to any interested families. top Please remember to visit the Parent Representatives' Blogs, campus news, and online calendars to stay connected and informed. Also, if you are a Lower School parent, please check the Lower School Blog.
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December 3
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Independent School Entrance Exam at MUS, 8:00 a.m.
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December 7
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Deadline to return all items to the library
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December 8
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Winter Choral Concert featuring Beg To Differ and the Studio Band, Hyde Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
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December 10
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ACT National Test
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December 13
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End of 2nd Quarter
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December 14-20
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Semester Exams
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December 20
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Last Day of 1st Semester
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December 21
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Winter Holiday Begins
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December 21, 27-29
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Administrative Offices Open, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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January 4
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First Day of 2nd Semester
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January 6
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Varsity Basketball: Millington at MUS, 7:30 p.m.
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January 10
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Junior Class Meeting with Mr. Smith and Ms. Parr, Wunderlich Auditorium, 10:15 a.m.
Wish Bowl Registration Deadline
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January 13
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SAT and Subject Tests Late Registration Deadline for January 28 Test
ACT Registration Deadline for February 11 Test
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January 14
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Wish Bowl, Billy Hardwick's All-Star Lanes, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lower School Dance, Dining Hall, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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January 16
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School Holiday
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January 20
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Basketball Homecoming, Ross Lynn Arena, 7:30 p.m.
ACT Late Registration Deadline for February 11 Test
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January 26
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Parent Speaker Series, Assistant U.S. Attorney Deb Ireland, Wunderlich Auditorium, 12:00 noon, RSVP |
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Feel free to contact the Counseling Center with any concerns. If your son is in the seventh or eighth grade, you may contact me at (901) 260-1326 or via email. If your son is in the Upper School, please contact Mrs. Bebe Jonakin at (901) 260-1335 or via email. Sincerely, Catherine Schuhmacher Lower School Counselor (901) 260-1326 |
