School Exams

School exams, including midterm and final exams, can be scheduled once all assignments have been submitted and graded. Teacher approval is required to schedule appeal exams.

– For 30-level courses, students must write a final exam and a diploma exam.

OBTAINING A STUDENT ID CARD

Photo ID is required for all supervised exams. If you need a VVS student ID card, please email a photo of yourself from the shoulders up and on a plain background to vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.

EXAM SUPERVISION OPTIONS

Depending on your course structure and teacher’s preference, you will be asked to use one of the three methods of exam supervision listed below:

A. ONLINE EXAM SUPERVISION (PROCTORIO)

Proctorio is an online automated proctoring service that monitors and records (audio and video) students as they write exams. This service records all actions that students take during the exam including:

• • • Keyboard strikes and mouse clicks
    • Internet activity
    • Internet connection type and location

This service assists teachers in monitoring exams as it will alert them of any suspicious student activity. If required, teachers can go back and review the video recorded of the student during the Proctorio monitored exam.

For more information, including how to set up Proctorio and the rules and guidelines during a Proctorio monitored exam, please visit our Technical Support page.

B. WRITING SCHOOL EXAMS AT CALGARY CAMPUS

Before you call or email us to schedule a time to write your exam, please note the following:

• • • Students can write their exams at Calgary Campus at either 9am or 1pm, Monday through Friday.
    • If you require extra writing time (i.e double time; no documentation required), please make this request at the time of booking.
    • If you currently have any VVS teacher approved exam accommodations (documentation required), please notify support staff at the time of booking.
    • Exam computers, approved data booklets/formula sheets, and scrap paper will be provided.
    • Students are required to adhere to the Exam Room Protocol.

TO BOOK: Call 1-855-974-5333 x5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.

C. ALTERNATE (EXTERNAL) SCHOOL EXAM SUPERVISION

Students unable to write an exam in our Calgary campus, or through Proctorio, must arrange for alternate form of exam supervision.

• • • Students must review the instructions listed in the Exam Supervisor Application Form.
      
    • Students must then:

1. 1. 1. 1. Find a supervisor who meets the required qualifications.
         2. Complete the Exam Supervisor Application Form – signed by the student, parent (where applicable) and the exam supervisor.
         3. Submit the form, at least five days prior to the requested write date, to VVS Support. 

Once the requested supervisor has been approved, students will need to contact that supervisor to set up a time to write their exam. Note: Incomplete forms cannot be processed.

Students can discuss exam writing options and expectations with their teacher. For more information about our exam policies, please see our Policies webpage.