This section is designed to give you help with any questions you may have about homework, policies, what to do when you miss a class, assessment and evaluation, etc.
Extra Help
Extra Help is always available, but it is the responsibility of the student to set up a time with the teacher after school or at lunch. It is strongly recommended that you encourage extra help as it is essential for improvement.
Organization
One area that will be stressed this year will be organization. This included lockers, textbooks, and binders. If you are noticing that you need extra help in this area, please let me know, so we can help!
Communication
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the course, or your child’s progress this year, please feel free to contact us at any time. You can call us or email us at any time. Please look under the contact tab.
We are looking forward to a great year, and hearing from you in the future.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment includes a variety of methods which may include: group work, class discussions, oral presentations, tests, quizzes, web quests, assignments , projects, self and peer evaluations, and role playing. Major assignments, including tests and projects will be sent home to be signed throughout the year.
Every outcome will be assessed on a 4-1 scale. A 1 or 2 are NOT meeting expectations, whereas a 3 or 4 are meeting the expectations.
PowerSchool will be updated at least once a month with updated assessment information.
4-Point Rubric Scale
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Level |
Description |
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4 |
In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills. |
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3 |
Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills. |
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2 |
Developing Knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills. |
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1 |
Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills. |
For report cards, a percentage grade will be given to you based on your performance related to the outcomes covered each term. The percentage grade is an average of all of your outcome-based grades. As in past years, you will be assessed using the 4-3-2-1 scale. Efforts will be made for you to have multiple opportunities to illustrate your understanding of each outcome. At the end of the term, all 4-3-2-1 scale grades will be considered before the final overall average is taken.
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Percentage |
Description |
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90%-100% |
Demonstrates excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes. |
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80%-89% |
Demonstrates very good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes. |
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70%-79% |
Demonstrates good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes. |
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60%-69% |
Demonstrates satisfactory understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes. |
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50%-59% |
Demonstrates limited understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes. |
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Less than 50% |
Has not met minimum requirements of the course |
Missing School Time
If your child misses school time it is important that the work is caught up. You may have a friend
collect the work from the teachers and bring it home, or the work can be packaged and picked up by a parent. There will be a folder in my class, that your child should check after missing my
class.
Textbooks
Students are responsible for their own textbooks during the year.
Gr. 7 Science - Science and Technology 7
Gr. 7 Social Studies - Changing Your World
If lost or ruined, a replacement fee of $40.00 will need to be paid to the office.
Homework
Homework should be recorded each day in their agendas. Students can look at their homework posted on our classroom walls. Also, agendas will be signed by teachers every day.
Check out the Provincial Homework Policy
Policies
If you have any question regarding school policies, please contact the office and they will be able to answer all your questions.
School Cancellations
In the case of a storm or bad weather, please check the school cancellation line. (902) 464-INFO(4636)
Cafeteria
If you would like information regarding the cafeteria or how to order and put money on your child’s account, check our Lunch Groupie.
Stock
Bus changes? Contact Stock Transportation for any information regarding bus numbers or questions.