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HAVERGAL COLLEGE
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Course Calendar 2017–18
EVALUATION PRACTICES AND
PROCEDURES
Written Testing Blocks
Written tests are scheduled during the first three blocks in
the day. If doctor/dentist appointments cannot be made
after the school day, they should be made for period 4 in
order to avoid missing the three written testing blocks.
Writing Tests and Missed Tests
Students are expected to write tests on the date specified
by the teacher. Advance notice will be given for all
assessments. Exceptions may occur when a student has
a function, excursion or sports match arranged by, or with
the approval of, the school or when a student is seriously
ill on the day of the test. It is the responsibility of the
student who misses a test to contact her teacher either
before the function, excursion or sports match. In the
case of illness, whether or not the student has that class
on the day of her return, she must arrange a time to write
the test. A student who fails to do this may be penalized.
In addition, a note from the parent or doctor given to the
teacher, verifying the reason for the absence, is required.
A skipped test may result in a mark of zero. Students who
repeatedly miss tests within a course and/or across their
subjects will be seen by the Vice Principal, Teaching and
Learning at which time parents will be contacted.
Accommodations for Exams
See the
Learning Support Services section on page 27.
ACADEMIC CONCERNS
For academic concerns, students are encouraged to
speak first with the teacher. Failing resolution, the
Department Head and the Guidance Counsellor should
be approached. In serious situations where resolutions
cannot be achieved, the Vice Principal, Teaching and
Learning will become involved in seeking resolution.