Report Cards

The primary purpose of assessment and reporting is to improve student learning. Schools provide report cards to parents, which provide information about:

  • student achievement of the curriculum expectations (grade and comment)
  • student demonstration of specific learning skills
  • student attendance including times late and days absent if applicable,
  • information about second language programming and special learning needs

Elementary school report cards are provided in November, April and June.  Student/teacher/parent conferences are scheduled in November after the first report card has been sent home.

Secondary school midterm reports are provided in November and April just prior to student/teacher/parent conferences, with final reports distributed in February and July.


Education Quality & Accountability Office (EQAO)

Annually, students in elementary and secondary schools write provincial assessments in reading, writing and mathematics. The assessments are developed and scored by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Each student that completes a provincial assessment receives an Individual Student Report (ISR) which describes the student's achievement. School and board achievement data is used to improve teaching practices and to support student learning. Each school develops a School Improvement Plan that focuses on strategies to promote positive learning and encourage students to be actively involved in their learning. More information about the provincial assessments can be found at www.eqao.com.


How students are assessed and evaluated

Assessment and evaluation happens throughout the semester. It's the process of gathering and evaluating information that accurately reflects how a student is doing in the course. Students are evaluated based on the provincial curriculum expectations and achievement levels outlined in curriculum policy documents. All curriculum documents are available from the Ministry of Education's website at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum.

 

Secondary School Culminating Tasks and Feedback, Recovery & Improvement Days (FRI-days)

At the end of each semester, all secondary schools will run feedback, recovery, and improvement days for students. Culminating assessments such as portfolios, essays, examinations, and interviews will take place during instructional days and will be returned to students with feedback.  


Culminating Tasks

  • There will be four culminating task days.
  • Each day will begin with a 120-minute period dedicated to students completing their culminating task.
  • Culminating tasks come in a variety of forms such as assignments, presentations, conferences, interviews, and exams.
  • Teachers will determine the method that best meets the requirements of the course and the needs of the students.
  • The school day will be structured into three periods.
  • There will be no new learning or assessment and evaluation (other than the culminating task) during these days.

Feedback, Recovery & Improvement Days

All students have the option to attend the feedback, recovery, and improvement days.

  • These will occur in the final three days of the semester. 
  • Students can attend to complete assignment(s), receive feedback, or improve an area of missed expectation.
  • Students will be provided with a reflection form that must be completed to attend these days. They will be asked to reflect on their learning and develop a plan to improve their learning, if they choose, based on specific areas of the course expectations.
  • Teachers will be available to assist students in completing the form, if necessary.