Chronic lateness in submitting tasks/assignments may prevent the teacher from evaluating a ability to demonstrate the course expectations and may require the student to student’s demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills within an alternate setting such as summer school. SUMMATIVE Final evaluations in all courses at Mayfield S.S. take one of two forms or on occasion incorporate both: A formal examination scheduled during the five days at the end of each semester established by the board in accordance with Ministry policy; An in-class summative evaluation scheduled during the five days prior to the examination period. Formal examinations are time limited (usually 90 minutes to 2 hours). In-class summative evaluations focus on process as well as product and require students to bring together significant higher level knowledge and skills in a real world context. This form is also called performance or project-based evaluation. Expectations for In-Class Final Evaluations All in-class final evaluations: Will be held only on the days specified on the schedule; Are process oriented and adhere to the definition for in-class final evaluations. All students must be in their classrooms during all five days scheduled for in-class final evaluations. Those not writing in-class exams are expected to be doing meaningful course work or review. In-class final evaluations are of the same importance as examinations written in the formal examination period. All rules and expectations apply equally. For example, any absence from an in-class final evaluation will be treated according to Mayfield’s “Guidelines For Students Who Miss Final Summative Evaluations”. Guidelines For Students Who Miss Final Summative Evaluations Students must complete a Final Evaluation in each course. The Summative Evaluation can involve more than one component e.g. In-class Performance Task and Written Formal Exam. The following chart provides you with a guideline regarding consequences for missed final evaluations. If in doubt, consult with your Vice-Principal.
Chronic lateness in submitting tasks/assignments may prevent the teacher from evaluating a student’s ability to demonstrate the course expectations and may require the student to demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills within an alternate setting such as summer school. Final evaluations in all courses at Mayfield S.S. take one of two forms or on occasion incorporate both: A formal examination scheduled during the five days at the end of each semester established by the board in accordance with Ministry policy; An in-class summative evaluation scheduled during the five days prior to the examination period. Formal examinations are time limited (usually 90 minutes to 2 hours). In-class summative evaluations focus on process as well as product and require students to bring together significant higher level knowledge and skills in a real world context. This form is also called performance or project-based evaluation. Expectations for In-Class Final Evaluations All in-class final evaluations: Will be held only on the days specified on the schedule; Are process oriented and adhere to the definition for in-class final evaluations. All students must be in their classrooms during all five days scheduled for in-class final evaluations. Those not writing in-class exams are expected to be doing meaningful course work or review. In-class final evaluations are of the same importance as examinations written in the formal examination period. All rules and expectations apply equally. For example, any absence from an in-class final evaluation will be treated according to Mayfield’s “Guidelines For Students Who Miss Final Summative Evaluations”. Guidelines For Students Who Miss Final Summative Evaluations Students must complete a Final Evaluation in each course. The Summative Evaluation can involve more than one component e.g. In-class Performance Task and Written Formal Exam. The following chart provides you with a guideline regarding consequences for missed final evaluations. If in doubt, consult with your Vice-Principal. SUMMATIVE