Exams

Student Information Package

Final Exams for this school year will be conducted in accordance with the HWCDSB Board calendars available here. Exam days are denoted with the letter "E" on the calendar. 

Final Exams take place Thursday January 22, 2026, to Wednesday January 28, 2026. Good luck to our Celtics!

 

Thursday January 29, 2026 is a PA Day.
Friday January 30, 2026 semester 2 begins.

 

A revised information package will be posted soon for the January 2026 exam period.

Please refer to this information package that highlights important dates for the end of Semester 1 and Exam Week.
 

 

 

Please see our Exam Preparation Booklet attached here.

Final Examination Information

Please see the attached .pdf(s) [FORTHCOMING] for Final Exam information. At Bishop Ryan, we operate a one period - one day exam schedule that looks as follows:

Day 1: Period 1 Exam
Day 2: Period 2 Exam
Day 3: Period 3 Exam
Day 4: Period 4 Exam
Day 5: Period 5 Exam

The particular dates of final exams can be found in the school website calendar.

Please note that all Final Exams at Bishop Ryan are written in classrooms (see your teacher for this information) and begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. Additionally, the following should be kept in mind:

*Students should be in the exam areas no later than 8:10 a.m.

*Missing an exam will result in a mark of zero (0). Students who are absent for an exam due to a medical reason must provide a doctor's note to a Vice-Principal prior to discussing a rescheduling of the exam - otherwise a mark of zero (0) will be allocated.

*Students must be in full uniform in order to write their final exam. No coats or bags should be brought to an examination location.

*Electronic devices are not permitted in the examination areas.

*All textbooks are to be returned to the course teacher prior to the exam.

*In the event of a school closure or bus cancellations (even if schools are open) exams will be pushed back to the next day (ex. Wednesday's exams will be written on Thursday). Please watch/listen to your local radio or television newscast for closures.

Students and parents should also access our "Exams" section under the "Learn" tab on the website. This area provides helpful tips and strategies for students writing final exams.

Good luck Celtics!