Administrative Procedure 360
STUDENT EVALUATION
Background
All students in all programs in the School shall be evaluated on a regular and systematic basis as outlined in the procedures that follow.
Procedures
1. Student evaluation is the responsibility of the classroom teacher in harmony with the expectations of Alberta Education and School procedures.
2. The Principal is responsible for monitoring and supervising student evaluation in the School.
3. The reporting of student achievement to the student and parent(s) shall be carried out at least three (3) times a year or two (2) times a semester.
4. The opportunity for parents to come to the School to discuss student programs and achievement shall be provided at least two (2) times a year.
5. Final examinations are to be administered in all courses within the following guidelines:
5.1 Junior High school finals are to cover a complete course.
5.2 Finals are not to count for more than fifty percent (50%) of the course mark. (See section 8)
5.3 Length will vary with course expectations, generally a recommended minimum time would be one (1) hour and no more than (2) hours.
5.4 Student exams are to be kept for at least three (3) school weeks, excluding summer break, after the administration of the examination.
5.5 Exceptions must be approved by the Principal.
6. Access to individual student marks is limited to the student, the parent(s) and School professional staff.
7. At the beginning of each School year, or course, each teacher shall provide to the student and make available to the parent(s) the criteria upon which the evaluation will be based, including course objectives, content, and weighting of the various components.
7.1 The detail of explanation will vary with the level of the grade being taught.
7.2 These criteria are to be on file in the Principal’s office.
8. Students have the right to appeal any final grade received in a class in accordance with Administrative Procedure 390 – Student Appeals.
References: Section 11, 18, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 41, 52, 53, 55, 56, 196, 197, 222, 225 Education Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Practice Review of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation 92/2019 Student Record Regulation 97/2019
Ministerial Order 015/2004 – Standards for Special Education Ministerial Order 001/2013 – Student Learning
Teaching Quality Standard
Guide to Education ECS to Grade 12
Achievement Testing Program Grades 3, 6 and 9 General Information Bulletin Diploma Examinations Program General Information Bulletin
Principles for Fair Student Assessment Practices for Education in Canada