Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

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.

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.

Accommodations for Exams See the Learning Support Services section on page 27 .

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

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.

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