At the beginning of the school year, students will be provided with a written course outline which describes the expectations, content and evaluation for each course. Students will be informed about the type and number of assignments, tests, and evaluations and how their final mark will be calculated.
Teachers will use a variety of evaluation strategies which recognize different learning styles and should include written, oral and presentation skills as appropriate to the course expectations.
The school year calendar will outline the academic calendar, report card dates and parent/guardian/caregiver interviews can be found on the school calendar.
Parents are encouraged to contact teachers throughout the year regarding progres in individual subjects. E-mail addresses of teachers are the first name.last name@tdsb.on.ca.
EVALUATION - GRADE 9, 10, 11 and 12
The final grade for each course will be determined as follows:
70% will be based on assessments conducted throughout the course
30% will be based on final evaluation in the form of one or more of these - examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation:
*Suitable to course content
*administered toward the end of the course
The final grade should reflect each student's most consistent and recent level of achievement.
all students are required to take part in the course culminating activities that make up 30% of the final grade.
Subject teachers will not be required to provide alternative evaluations for students who are absent for family vacations.
HOMEWORKÂ
Homework is an important part of every student's school experience and encourages good work/study habits at an early age. Positive and open school-home partnerships and communication ensure students have the support they need to be successful.
The TDSB Homework Policy (PO36) is based on current teaching and learning practices, research, student census data and consultation with parents, educators and the community. The policy balances the time required to complete homework with extra-curricular activities and other activities that support personal and family wellness.
Grades 9 - 12 (guidelines from Homework Policy PO36)
Homework assigned for students in Grades 9 - 12 will be clearly articulated an carefully planned, with an estimated completion time of two (2) hours or less. Homework stress is particularly prevalent for families with children transitioning between major school levels. For this reason, homework, especially for Grade 9 students, should be carefully planned in partnership among subject teachers.