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Assessment Policy
Information for Students
What must I do to satisfactorily complete a subject?
The Board of Studies says that to satisfactorily complete a subject you must have:
(a) followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board;
AND
(b) applied yourself with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school;
AND
(c) achieved some or all of the course outcomes.
So what does this actually mean?
This means, you must do the following things in each of your subjects to receive a pass at the end of 2008:
" Make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks, which together contribute more than 50% of the available assessment tasks in each subject (completing assessment tasks worth exactly 50% is NOT enough).
" Attend classes to a satisfactory level in each subject - the Bidwill Campus policy says that this should be at least 85% of classes.
" Make a genuine attempt to achieve each subject's outcomes
What happens if I don't do these things in each of my subjects?
1. A UPR will be sent home by your teacher if you fail to do any of these things. The UPR will have requirements for you to resolve the situation. This might include completing an assessment that you failed to hand in, catching up on the work you have missed through absence and so on.
2. If you fail to resolve the situation by the date indicated on the first UPR, another UPR will be sent home. Once this second UPR is sent home, you are required to negotiate with the Head Teacher of the Faculty a suitable way of resolving the issue.
3. If you still don't resolve the situation, you risk receiving an 'N Determination' (Non-completion of course requirements) for that subject.
What do I do if I am sick on the day an assessment task is due or is to be completed?
If you are sick on the day of an assessment task, you must:
1. Complete a copy of the form 'Task Missed Due to Illness/Misadventure'. You can obtain one of these from Head Teachers. A copy is also found at the back of this booklet.
2. Supply a Doctor's Certificate. If you do not have a Doctor's Certificate, you will receive ZERO.
3. Hand the Doctor's Certificate and the Task Missed due to Illness/Misadventure form to the Head Teacher of the subject whose assessment task you missed as soon as you return to school - even if you don't have that particular subject on the day you return.
4. If the task was one completed at home, you must also hand in the completed task on the day you return
5. If the task was an in-class assessment (for example, a test), you will be required to sit a substitute task at the soonest possible date as arranged by you and the Head Teacher.
What if there is some other good reason I am absent?
There are very few other valid reasons that will be accepted for missing a task. If however you feel you do have a good reason, you must do the following:
1. Complete a copy of the form 'Task Missed Due to Illness/Misadventure', clearly stating the reason for your absence
2. Hand the form to the relevant Head Teacher.
3. A decision will then be made as to whether you should be given a substitute task.
NOTE: Computer problems are NOT considered valid reasons for failure to hand in an assessment task on the due date.
What if I need an extension?
There may be occasions where you have a very valid reason for requiring an extension. In order to apply for an extension you must apply AT LEAST 24 HOURS prior to the due date. To apply for an extension, you must complete an Application for Extension form which can be obtained from all Faculty Staffrooms. The Head Teacher of the faculty will then decide if you are to be granted an extension. Your application must be signed by your parent/guardian and you must provide supporting documentation if applicable.
What if I am suspended at the time an Assessment Task is due?
If you are suspended at the time an Assessment Task is due, you are still required to submit the task on the due date. You can do this by:
1. Hand the task in at Front Office - do not hand it in to your teacher or the faculty
2. Contacting the School to find out the best way to submit your task.
Is it OK to be absent on the day a task is due if I still hand it in on the day?
It is not acceptable to miss classes on the day an Assessment Task is due in order to complete the Assessment Task. If you are absent on the day of an Assessment Task, you must still complete a Task Missed Due to Illness/Misadventure form - even if you come up to the school and submit the task. It is unfair to other students if you miss classes in order to complete an assessment task and you risk receiving zero.
What happens if I do not complete a task and do not have a valid reason?
You will receive a mark of ZERO and a UPR will be sent home. This UPR will have a new due date for the Assessment. You must complete the task by this new due date. (See the information above about satisfactory completion of courses and N Determinations).
What happens if I do not complete a number of Assessment Tasks?
If you do not complete at least 50% of your Assessment Tasks, you may be ineligible to proceed to the next year.
Do Assessment Tasks contribute towards my reports?
YES! School-based assessment throughout the year is used, with exam and class assessment to allocate a mark which is reported on your report.
How much warning should I be given about an upcoming task?
The School policy says that you should be given a minimum of 2 weeks notification.
What should happen if the booklet says a task is due, but we haven't received it?
You classroom teacher is to give you a note if the due date for assessment tasks changes. If you realise you haven't received a task, ask your teacher about it
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