Course Exams
BYU OHS takes careful measures to ensure learners are completing their own assessments and assignments within the virtual course. We work to ensure the authenticity of learner work through academic integrity and learner academic contract starting with the integrity of the learner login process, the ongoing submission of assignments and assessments, and learner attendance and communication expectations.
Examples may include the use of proctors, assessment centers, or other attendance options such as:
- Skype/Zoom or other visual technology tools for synchronous communications;
- conference calls;
- discussion-based assessments;
- the use of an academic integrity database (e.g., Turnitin.com, A.I. tools).
Most BYU OHS courses use an online exam proctoring service.
Students should make sure that their computer meets all online exam proctoring service requirements, including a functioning webcam, microphone, and speakers. During the exam, students must allow the online exam proctoring service proctor temporary keyboard control to enter the exam access code.
Final Exams
Most courses at BYU OHS have proctored final exams. Most proctored exams can be taken with an online exam proctoring service, an online exam proctoring service that allows students to take exams at home with an online exam proctoring service online proctor using a webcam and a photo ID.
All coursework (including earlier exams) must be completed before requesting the final exam. No assignment resubmissions are allowed after the final exam has been requested. Final exams must be requested prior to the last day/course expiration date. No assignment resubmissions are allowed after the final exam has been requested. All exams must be taken by the course expiration date. If you are in an asynchronous class, you must pass the final exam in order to pass the course.
Most final exams can be retaken for a fee. If available, a final exam retake must be requested within one week of the original exam grading date. Final exam retakes must be taken within one week of the retake request. Courses are complete once the final exam (or retake) has been graded.
BYU OHS is in the process of exploring different ways to remotely assess student performance and understanding of material. Information about individual course grading standards can be found in the course syllabus.
Exceptions
Exceptions to exams may be granted in rare circumstances. Follow this formal petition procedure:
- The student/Parent sends a written petition to the principal.
- The principal reviews and gives approval or denial in writing to the student/Parent. The principal has the final decision-making authority, subject to review by the superintendent.
