STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION POLICY AND TESTING

STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION POLICY AND TESTING

REPORT TO PARENTS

REPORT CARD

STUDENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION POLICY and TESTING PROGRAM

Their teachers, self, parents and peers continually assess each child's progress and development. Assessment refers to an on-going collection of data and information related to a child's total development. Some of the techniques used to assess a child's development are listed below:

Observing a child's behaviour and attitude in the school environments;
Observing the child's performance at school during different academic, social and physical experiences;
Comparing growth using work samples completed over a period of time;
Measuring growth in relation to the learning outcomes which are appropriate to the student's grade level;
Administering formal and informal tests at different times of the child's schooling and when needed for assessing a student who is experiencing learning difficulties.

Standardized instruments are administered, some on a Regional basis, to provide us with information relative to a student's capabilities. Two tests, the "Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test" and the "Canadian Achievement Test" are administered to the students in Grade Four during the winter and spring of each year. In addition all Grade Three students in Ontario will have their language skills and mathematics skills assessed each May. Reporting on test results will be part of the December interviews in the next school year.

Children need constant praise, support and consistency to be successful. When measuring growth of the learner, the school recognizes the unique and individual nature of each student and supports a learning climate and program that encourages continuous progress. Putting the assessment data together will generate an accurate evaluation of each learner. Grade level placement of a student will be made in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Training as stated in the Guide to the Provincial Report Card Grades 1-8. The principal, following consultation with staff and discussions with the parent(s) or guardian(s), will make decisions regarding grade placement.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

A critical part of our student assessment and evaluation process is the communication link between parents, students and staff. The following timelines will assist you with an overview of the process and your role in it. More details will be sent home with each stage.

By the end of December	During March	At the end of June
For students in Grades 1 to 5, a formal written report card followed by a parent-teacher conference to discuss your child and set some academic goals for the rest of the year Kindergarten parents will be invited for a conference	A second formal written report card, followed by a telephone contact, note or personal interview with your child's teacher	A final written report outlining your child's progress since March Sr. Kindergarten students will receive the Kindergarten report card

THE REPORT CARD

Students in grades 1-5 will receive the standardized report card from the Ministry of Education and Training three times each year. Senior Kindergarten students will receive one formal Ministry report card in June.