General guidelines for administering the Grade 12 Diploma Examinations for June 1987 in Alberta, Canada, include shipping dates of the tests, a schedule for returning examinations, securing test materials, and handling walk-in candidates. Additional information includes what to do about students who arrive late, violation of examination rules, statements of test results, and the use of scribes. The duties of the superintendent and the school board with regard to the examination process are delineated, along with the responsibilities of the school principal (or chief presiding examiner) and the teachers. The superintendent is responsible for delivering the appropriate materials to each school; the principal must make a supervision schedule, select examination rooms and ensure strict test security; and the teachers act as the presiding examiners on the day the test is given. General examination rules are thoroughly covered in the manual, and addresses of Alberta education offices are given for anyone seeking additional information. Finally, the appendices include detailed policies for learning disabled and physically disabled students writing diploma examinations. (KSA)