Examinations

It is essential that families schedule all other activities to avoid conflict with these dates. Academic integrity and fairness require that all students write the same examination at the same time. Only in the most dramatic or unforseen circumstances (ie. medical) would we anticipate providing alternative examination scheduling. This philosophy has been discussed and endorsed by the Nepean School Council.

Examinations And Final Summative Assignments
All students are required by law to write formal examinations and summative assignments. It is important to note that, in the rare case, should a student miss an examination or summative assignment deemed legitimate by the Principal, including a medical certificate, the student will be required to complete the missed evaluation or its equivalent, at a later date.
• Students and parents should not make plans that will conflict with examination dates. Summative evaluation and examination dates are clearly indicated on the school calendar, in the student planner, and on the school website.
• Students who are late in arriving for an examination will be admitted only within the first hour of the examination.
• It is OCDSB policy that no student will be required to write more than two examinations on one day. Students must report such a conflict well in advance to the Vice Principal.
• On rare occasions, students may have an exam conflict if two exams are scheduled at the same time. If this happens, the students will write their exam in a special “conflict room”. A Vice Principal will see these students well in advance to explain the procedures.