Final Evaluations – Dates and Expectations

Westdale Students and Families,

Below is some information to assist students and families in planning for the remainder of semester 1 and expectations for final evaluations:

End of Semester Calendar:

Monday January 23rd to Wednesday January 25th: Remaining instructional days (regular schedule)

Thursday January 25th: Period 1 Evaluation Day (9am to 11am)

Friday January 26th: Period 2 Evaluation Day (9am to 11am)

Monday January 30th: Period 3/4 Evaluation Day (9am to 11am)

Tuesday January 31st: Period 5 Evaluation Day (9am to 11am)

Wednesday February 1st: Make-Up Evaluation Day / Student Success Day – by appointment with classroom teacher(s)

Thursday February 2nd: PA Day (No classes)

Friday February 3rd: First Day of Semester 1

What are Final Evaluations?

Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010, provides that 30% of the final grade for secondary courses is based on a final evaluation administered at or towards the end of a course. Final evaluations are based on evidence from one or a combination of the following: an examination, a performance, culminating activity or task, an essay, and/or another method of evaluation suitable to the course content.

Final Evaluation Day Expectations:

All students will participate in evaluation activities during the final evaluation days for a minimum of 75 minutes / course (9am to 10:15am – minimum).

Upon completion of their final evaluation, students may return home. Students who are awaiting transportation or would like an area for quiet study may access the Cafeteria before/after their evaluation, during school hours (8am to 2:30pm).

Absence Procedure for Final Evaluations:

Should a student not be able to attend an evaluation (e.g., illness), the parent/guardian is to contact the main office prior to their evaluation to excuse their absence. The classroom teacher will work with the student / family to support a follow up plan (e.g., complete the missed evaluation on the Make Up Evaluation / Student Success Day).

Cancellation / Snow Day Contingency Plan:

If inclement weather, or any other circumstance, requires that schools are closed during evaluation days, Wednesday, February 1st is the make-up day.
February 1st would be operationalized as the same day as the inclement weather day. For example, if schools are closed on Friday, January 27th (period 2/day 2), Wednesday, February 1st, becomes the period two/day two evaluation day.

At Westdale, we have a variety of supports available to help students achieve their best. Please contact the classroom teacher or other staff should you have any questions or if you need support for your student.