Evaluation And Examination Policies

The primary purpose of assessment, evaluation, grading and reporting is to improve student learning. There are structured reporting times and Parent-Teacher-Student conferencing times following mid-term reports. Assessment and evaluation is based on the student's achievement of course expectations related to the four categories of knowledge and skills in the Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 – 12

knowledge/understanding
thinking and inquiry
communication
application/making connections

Teachers will use subject specific “Level of Achievement Charts” found in the Ontario Curriculum as the basis for all assessment and evaluation. The following table provides a summary description of achievement in each percentage grade range with the corresponding level of achievement:

Percentage Grade Range	Achievement Level	Summary Description
80–100%	Level 4	A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70–79%	Level 3	A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60–69%	Level 2	A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.
50–59%	Level 1	A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.
Below 50%		Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted.

Level 3 (70-79%) is the provincial standard. Teachers and parents can be confident that students who are achieving at level 3 are well prepared for work in the next grade or the next course.

Final grades:

70% of the evaluation is based on classroom work and may be determined through a variety of methods such as ongoing class demonstrations, presentations, essays, performances and classroom tests and quizzes.
30% of the evaluation is based on a final summative evaluation that may be determined through a variety of methods in the latter portion of the course. These could include a portfolio, essay, examination and/or demonstration. This final evaluation reflects the range and level of student skills and knowledge towards the conclusion of the course.