Final 30% Evaluations for Semester 2 - 2023/2024
Semester 2 Final Evaluations run from Thursday, June 20, 2024 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Students are expected to be in attendance on these dates unless unable to attend by reason of illness or extenuating circumstances.
Protected Learning Time runs: June 3 - June 19, 2024
April 26, 2024
Hello Parents and Guardians of Nelson Students,
While it may be hard to believe, we are heading into the second half of semester 2 and looking ahead already to the Final Evaluation Block! Some key pieces to know ahead of time:
Students with LEAP programming will have a specialized schedule. Please watch for communication from your student’s teacher.
Students in our Community Pathways Program (CPP) will continue with their regular schedule and course programming.
Classes for students in all other programs conclude on Wednesday, June 19th.
Information to note:
Exams and Performance Tasks comprise 30% of a student’s final grade.
The exact percentage breakdown is specified on the course outline for each course.
The detailed schedule is linked HERE for all classes that include a final evaluation / exam during the block of time June 20th to June 26th 2024. Students with a Self-Paced Learning Class (SPL) on their timetable, should check in with their teacher to determine if their course has a final evaluation in the Block.
The only exceptions for missing a final evaluation day are for verified medical or compassionate reasons. Vacations should not be scheduled during any of the final evaluations as this can result in a grade of 0%. Please reach out to your alpha VP with questions.
Parents/Guardians must contact the school if their student is too ill to complete an evaluation on the scheduled day. Following a conversation with Administration, the evaluation will likely be rescheduled for the make up date on Wednesday June 26th, 2024.
All final evaluations are scheduled to take place in the student’s classroom, unless otherwise indicated on this schedule/by the classroom teacher. Please ensure your student reviews this carefully.
Evaluations start at 8:30am unless the task is completed individually at a prearranged time with the teacher (such as a conference).
Teachers will likely request that all bags, coats, etc. be placed at the front of the room. If a student is found to be cheating during a final evaluation, the incident will be reported to the Vice Principal and a mark of 0 may be assigned. Teachers will be explicit about what materials can or cannot be used during the evaluation to prevent confusion.
We will have active hallway supervision and it will be important for students to exit the hallways quietly at the conclusion of their evaluation. Students will be asked to leave school promptly at the end of their evaluation. The only place where students will be permitted to go and be supervised at school will be in the cafeteria
Buses will run on their regular schedule during the evaluation block so we encourage students to plan for other methods of transportation at the conclusion of their morning evaluation
Evaluation Make-Up Day: Wednesday, June 26th:
-This becomes the make-up-date if on any evaluation date schools are closed due to unforeseen circumstances (School Messenger will send communication home) or if a student legitimately misses an evaluation that is rescheduled by an Administrator.
Final Evaluation Block Review Day: Thursday, June 27th:
-This day is an in-person day. Students will be provided the opportunity to review Final 30 work and receive feedback on their evidence of learning.
-This date will involve a timetable where attendance is taken and students will meet in-person with their teachers for a review
period. This is a shortened day - the schedule for this day is as follows:
Period 1 8:15 am - 8:50 am
Period 2 8:55 am- 9:30 am
Period 4 9:35 am - 10:10 am
Period 5 10:15 am - 10:50 am
**Please note that buses will run on their regular schedule for the duration of the final exam/evaluation block June 20th - June 27th, 2024.
Final Evaluation Schedule for June 20 - 25
*Click the tabs across the bottom to view the schedule for each day.
*Click the tabs across the bottom to see the schedule for each day
EXPECTATIONS FOR SEMESTER 2 FINAL EVALUATIONS
The Final 30% process allows for students to consolidate their learning in their current courses and allows students to receive feedback on their understanding of overall curriculum expectations. Teachers will be communicating the composition of the Final 30% in each class. The classroom teacher will indicate the best methods of preparation for the final evaluation(s). Please contact your teacher if you have questions or concerns.
ABSENCES DURING FINAL 30% EVALUATIONS
(PROTECTED LEARNING TIME AND FINAL EVALUATION BLOCK)
The final 30% evaluations provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning during the last 15 school days of a course. The final 30% evaluations may include a variety of evaluation activities (e.g., a written exam, a performance, a small group discussion, an interview, an essay, and/or other methods of evaluation suitable to the course).
The school calendar, which includes dates for the final 30% evaluation, is posted in the ‘Key Dates’ page here. Students are expected to be in attendance on those dates unless unable to attend by reason of illness or extenuating circumstances.
The school does not give permission for absences from school for purposes such as vacations, employment or other discretionary reasons. Parents/Guardians who withdraw students during school time are advised that depending on the timing and length of the absence, there may be serious academic consequences including issuing a zero for a missed evaluation.
Extenuating circumstances must be outlined to the Administration well in advance of planned absences. The below steps must be completed before a decision regarding rescheduling a final 30% evaluation is finalized.
Parents/Guardians and students should note the following:
-It may be necessary for assignments that are due during the planned absence to be submitted prior to the absence.
-Teachers are not required to reschedule evaluations missed due to discretionary absences.
-Teachers are not required to reschedule missed instruction to accommodate discretionary absences.
-Some courses may have unique requirements for which it may not be possible to make up for all work missed. A zero may be assigned if the work missed is designed to demonstrate an overall expectation of the course.
-Evaluation situations such as group work and presentations may also not be able to be repeated, and may result in a zero.
Process for Requested Absence DURING FINAL EVALUATION BLOCK (June 20 - June 25, 2024):
-The student meets with administrator to discuss circumstances
-The student completes the form with teachers and gets it signed by a parent/guardian.
-Student returns the form to the main office.
-Administration consults with teachers and Program Leader as needed.
-Administration meets with the student to convey expectations and decisions.
-Administration communicates the decision and plan to teachers.
Process for Requested Absence During Final Performance Task time (June 1 - June 19 2024):
-The student picks up absence form from the main office.
-The student completes the form with teachers and gets it signed by a parent/guardian.
-Student returns the form to the main office.
-Administration consults with teachers and Program Leader as needed.
-Administration meets with the student to convey expectations and decisions.
-Administration communicates the decision and plan to teachers.