Assessment and Evaluation Policy

  1. Assessment and Evaluation Policy
    1. Late or Missed Assignments – If an assignment is not passed in on the due date:
      1. A mark of 0% will be put in as a placeholder in PowerSchool until it is passed in
      2. If it is not passed in by the end of the term, the 0% will remain for the rest of the year.
      3. Teachers will contact home about late or missed assignments.
      4. If a student is absent for an in-class assignment, Parent/Guardian is expected to provide a written reason for the absence. Students are still expected to make up the missed assignment.
    2. Missed Assessments – If a student is absent for an assessment (test or quiz):
      1. Parent/Guardian is expected provide a written reason for the absence.
      2. The student and Parent/Guardian will be given another date when the student will rewrite the assessment.
    3. Academic Dishonesty
      1. If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty (cheating) during an assessment (test or quiz):
        1. Teacher will inform the student
        2. Teacher will inform the administration first and then the parents
        3. Upon discussion with the teacher, the assessment may be re-administered, but will be marked at 80% rather than 100%
        4. If the assessment is not re-administered, then 0% will be recorded for the given assessment
      2. If a student is found guilty of plagiarism (copying another’s work without giving them credit), the following steps will be initiated:
        1. Teacher will inform the student
        2. Teacher will inform the administration first and then the parents
        3. Teacher will use 0% as a placeholder in PowerSchool.
        4. Student will be allowed to complete work again in a reasonable and agreed-upon time
    4. Second Chance Opportunities
      1. Individual departments may provide the opportunity for recovery assessments or makeup tests.