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Communication to Students and Parents/Guardians:

High School Summative Assessments – Rescheduling Procedures

In preparation for the High School Summative Assessments scheduled for the end of the month, the information below provides direction regarding assessment procedures and rescheduling in the event of class cancellations.

Assessment Rescheduling:

• If classes are cancelled at school for any reason during the final week of January and assessments need to be rescheduled, the assessment schedule will shift forward by one day.

  • Example: If Tuesday’s assessments are cancelled, they will be written on Wednesday, and Wednesday’s assessments will move to Thursday, and so on.

• The NS Examination English 10 is scheduled during and extended first period on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27. Any cancellations between January 26 and 29 will follow the rescheduling process above.

• Any alternative form of summative assessment not included in the scheduled assessment calendar will be completed during regular class time and communicated directly by the classroom teacher.

High School Assessment and Evaluation Day (Grades 9–12 Teachers):

• The Assessment and Evaluation Day, currently scheduled for Friday, January 30, will also shift if a scheduled assessment day is cancelled.

    the Assessment and Evaluation Day will move to Monday, February 2.

• There are no classes for Grades 9–12 students on the Assessment and Evaluation Day.

Return to Semester Two Classes:

• If one assessment day is cancelled, Grades 9–12 students will return to school for second semester classes on Tuesday, February 3.

• If two assessment days are cancelled, second semester classes will begin on Wednesday, February 4.