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Assessment and Reporting Progress
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Student Assessment
The goal of student assessment is to gather data which evaluates the important elements of education such as competencies or achievement in various subject areas. This data provides valuable information for the teacher, student and parent. Assessment techniques are based on a variety of sources and may include any of the following:
1. Comprehensive Assessment Program (CAP) N-6
2. skills checklist
3. teacher observations
4. work samples, projects
5. informal tests
6. criterion referenced tests
7. norm referenced tests
8. diagnostic tests9. interviews
This data is collected and forms the basis for the evaluation of our students.
Reports to Parents
There are four reporting periods during the school year for
Grades 1-6, two of which are written. Kindergarten
students receive reports twice a year-March and June. In addition, all parents are encouraged to contact
their child’s teacher at any time throughout the school year to discuss their
child’s progress. Interviews are held twice yearly for parents of children in Nursery
to Grade 6 usually in November and April.
Prior to student led conferences parents should study the report card and formulate questions to bring to the interview. The purpose of the report and the conference is to keep parents informed about their child’s progress and plan strategies for improvement where necessary. Parents who are unable to attend a scheduled interview are requested to telephone the school to make alternate arrangements.
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Last updated:
April 22, 2008