Course Handouts

All students will receive a course outline at the beginning of each semester in each course. It will contain the Course Name and Code, a brief description of the course and category weighting.  It will state classroom expectations and evaluation procedures.  The description of the final evaluation will also be stated in the outline.  Textbooks and any materials given out for a course are the student’s responsibility. Lost or damaged textbooks must be replaced and school privileges may be removed if a student owes materials to the school.

Missed Test Policy

If a student skips a class on the day of a test the student will be assigned a zero for the test.

     If a student misses assessment or evaluation due to illness, important appointments, important events, school-related reasons, or prolonged bereavement, hospitalization, athletic training, role in a movie, etc the school will adhere to the attached Assessment and Evaluation Policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to ensure board wide consistency.

Assignments/Projects Deadlines

The ability to meet deadlines in the real world is a life skill that is imperative to success.  The due dates for major assignments will be clearly articulated by the teacher when the task is assigned.  If a student does not hand in the assignment on the due date a mark reduction will be applied to the assignment according to the Assessment and Evaluation Policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board as attached in this handbook.

Under unusual circumstances, the teacher will use his/her own judgment in consultation with the administration.

Academic Offenses

Academic offenses include the following matters:

·                                 cheating on tests, exams, assignments

·                                 theft of tests or examinations, plagiarism

·                                 submitting work for one course which has been, or is being submitted, for another course

These academic offenses are considered serious and a disciplinary process may be initiated.

Plagiarism

The cheating and plagiarism policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will be followed as attached to this student handbook.

Learning Skills

A variety of Learning Skills are reported on the Provincial Report Card.  These include the ability to work independently, teamwork, organization, completion of homework and initiative.  These skills are reported separately and are essential for academic success.

Method of Reporting

Parents and teachers are encouraged to keep an open line of communication throughout the semester in order to address any concerns or share praise.

Teachers at Father Michael Goetz Secondary School will issue informal early progress reports approximately five or six weeks into each semester.  Dates are published in the school calendar.

Assignments must be handed into the subject teacher only.

Mid-Semester Reports

At mid-semester, students will receive a numerical grade in each subject based on the 4 categories (i.e. Knowledge/Understanding, Thinking/Inquiry, Communication and Application) indicating progress to date as well as an assessment of learning skills.  The report is based on continuous daily effort, assigned work, projects, unit tests and other forms of evaluation.  Student attendance will also be entered on these reports.

Parent-Teacher Interview night may be scheduled subsequent to the early progress reports or to the distribution of mid-semester reports.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend. Please consult the school calendar.

Final Reports

At the end of each semester, all students will receive a final report.  Subject teachers will contact unsuccessful students.

Final Summative Evaluation

Please see the attached Assessment and Evaluation Policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.

Attendance during the Final Examination Period is compulsory. Please see the attached Assessment and Evaluation Policy of the Board.