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Finals Prep

We have your students covered as they prepare to finish the semester strong! Please be sure to visit our APC website for even more information on all events planned to support our students through finals.
 
FROSH FINALS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Wednesday, Dec 10, during lunch in the library
Come hear from teachers in English, Math, World History, Living Earth and World Language about best practices to prepare for finals. They will not only share information on finals but best ways to study as well. Finals goodie bags will be given to the first 200 frosh thanks to APC!
 
 EXAM JAM
Wednesday, Dec 10, from 3:00-5:00pm in the library
Kick start your finals studying and preparation during Exam Jam. We will have teachers from each department, along with peer tutors, to support and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to finish up study guides, begin to study while enjoying delicious snacks, and enjoy a quiet environment. Exam Jam is open to all students.
 
CANINE STRESS BUSTERS
Thursday, Dec 11, during lunch in the front quad
Come hug it out with your favorite four-legged friends. Therapy dogs will be on campus to provide smiles and tail wags to help reduce stress and provide a general sense of connection to our students.

WELLNESS WINTER WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Dec 10, and Friday, Dec 12, during academy
Our Wellness in the Winter session is a space to gather together and practice coping skills to thrive during finals and a long break with family. Sign up for this academy.
 
And don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of these additional resources:

  • Peer Tutoring during every academy, lunch, 7th period, and every day for 1 hour after the final school bell.
  • The Wellness Center is open for students to drop in Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm (with teacher approval during class hours).
  • Acalanes library is open from 7:30am-5:00pm daily. However, during finals week, the library hours will be modified: 
    • Tuesday, 12/16, 7:30-3:00 pm
    • Wednesday, 12/17, 7:30-3:00 pm
    • Thursday, 12/18, 7:30-1:00 pm
    • Friday, 12/19, 7:30-1:00 pm

Check out our Finals Prep Webpage for more information and resources!