Family Handbook 2017-18

Academic Tutors   Havergal  students  learn best with  their own  subject  teachers. Occasionally,  some  students may  need  to be  supported by an outside academic  tutor.  In  such  cases  families are  responsible  for  finding  their own  tutors and arranging  for  tutoring  session off‐school property. Because Havergal  is  the physical home  to our Boarding  students while  they are at  school  they are permi ed  to have  their  tutors work on  the  school property.  Assessment  The primary purpose of  student assessment  is  to  improve  student  learning.  Like every Ontario  public and  independent  school, Havergal’s assessment and evalua on prac ces are aligned  to  the  guidelines outlined  in  the Ministry of Educa on’s Growing  Success: Assessment, Evalua on and  The Ministry also acknowledges  that  teachers’ professional  judgements are at  the heart of  effec ve assessment prac ces and Havergal’s  teachers work hard  to ensure  that assessment  strategies and evalua on  rubrics are developed  to  challenge  students appropriately at every  grade. For example, our  teachers work  in  curriculum  teams with a designated  ‘Course  Lead’  to  design unit and  lesson plans  that extend and enrich  the Ministry’s  curriculum. Moderated  marking  is another way  that  teachers ensure  they are applying  the  same  standards and  rigour  when evalua ng  student work.   Assessment and evalua on  is an  important element of  teaching and  learning at every grade.  Please direct any ques ons  you may have about  your daughter’s assessment experience directly  to  the  teacher. As  students progress  through  the  school, our expecta on  is  that  they direct any  ques ons or  concerns  they have about  the marks  they  receive directly  to  their  subject  teacher.  Assessment Guidelines  1. Students will not be  subject  to assessments  the day  following a  scheduled  school break or  holiday. This policy has been developed  so  that  students are able  to  spend  this  me  in  leisure  rather  than  studying  for an assessment.   2. Assessments and evalua ons  take place  throughout  the  school  year during  class and  occasionally outside of  class  like  (such as a Drama performance).  Repor ng document, which  can be accessed at  the  link below:  h p://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/success.html

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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