Some students will have the need for special assessment conditions. Generally, students requiring SACs are identified in Year 9 and 10, but any student diagnosed for the first time irrespective of year level should contact the Head of Learning Support to activate the next steps. The Head of the Learning Support processes SACs for NCEA assessment, based on NZQA regulations.
Please note, NZQA requires the school to hold current, documented evidence. This evidence is to be supplied by the student’s parents/guardian and come from a suitably qualified, independent and registered professional. In specific instances school based evidence may be sufficient. When the SACs are approved they are offered in the school’s practice assessments, internal assessments and external examinations.
At the start of each year the Head of the Learning Support will notify subject teachers of any student who requires SACs. Students are encouraged to speak with their teacher prior to any assessment to confirm that the SAC has been arranged and where it will take place.