Assessment and Evaluation

The primary purpose of assessment is to help students learn. It is a continuous process of gathering information about student learning and performance. Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of the student work based on established criteria, and the assigning of a value to represent that quality.

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The primary purpose of assessment is to help students learn. It is a continuous process of gathering information about student learning and performance. Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of the student work based on established criteria, and the assigning of a value to represent that quality.

Students
Students rights and responsibilities are the cornerstone of academic success and include: attendance, punctuality, timely completion of homework and assignments, and academic integrity. Students are responsible for:
• Self advocacy
• Completion and submission of their own work
• Submission or required assignments on the assigned due date
• Striving for excellence
• Completion of course requirements

Teachers
During the first week of classes in each semester, subject teachers will provide students with an outline for the course which includes a summary of the evaluation procedures.
Additionally, teachers will:
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for student work
• Inform students of due dates in a timely manner and allow sufficient time for completion
• Accommodate exceptional circumstances
• Provide timely feedback
• Provide marking schemes and rubrics
• Communicate concerns

Parents
Parents are asked to:
• Monitor student progress
• Be informed regarding school policies, specifically:
o Summatives
o Exam dates
o Academic integrity (see below)
• Communicate with the teachers on going issues and special circumstances with the school.