Dear FA Middle School Families,

The Middle School exam program begins in Seventh Grade. Students in Grades 7 and 8 take exams in three subject areas during exam week and have alternative assessments in their other two courses. Teachers are required to prepare students for exams and provide a study guide. During exam week, students will take one exam each day. Optional tutorials will be offered the morning of the exam and required tutorials are held following the exam to prepare for the next day's exam. The Middle School uses an abbreviated school day schedule during exam week (see below).  

The Fifth and Sixth Grade students, who also use an abbreviated schedule, will have alternate programming during exam week.

Monday, December 12, is a normal school day for all Middle School students. On Tuesday, December 13, the Fifth and Sixth Grade students will attend a special holiday performance at the Ritz Theatre in Brunswick. Dismissal is at 11:45 a.m. due to the show starting at 10:00 a.m.

Students in all grades will participate in a Holiday Activity on Thursday, December 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., which will be hosted by the FA Parent Association.

Scheduling Notes
Monday, December 12 - Full day of classes for all Middle School students

Grades 5-6  (Dismissal times vary by day)

  • Tuesday, December 13 - Holiday Performance (School begins at 9:00 AM; Dismissal at 11:45 AM at FA)
  • Wednesday, December 14 - Special programming (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Thursday, December 15 - Special programming and Holiday Activity (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

Grades 7-8  (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM each day)

Tuesday, December 13 
  •  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM: Optional Tutorial
  •  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:  Science Exam
  •  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:   Math Tutorial

Wednesday, December 14 
  •  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM:  Optional Tutorial
  •  9:00 AM -10:00 AM:  Math Exam
  •  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:  World Language Tutorial

Thursday, December 15 
  •  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM:  Optional Tutorial
  •  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:  World Language Exam
  •  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:  Holiday Activity

Friday, December 16
  • Make-up exams scheduled in coordination with teacher to begin at 9:00 AM

Please let me know if you have any questions.

David Nelson
Middle School Director