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 Curriculum Grades 9 – 12
- Knowledge / Understanding
- Thinking and Inquiry
- Communication
- Application / Making Connection
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 level |
| 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.
