ASSESSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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ASSESSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES

• JAMES FALLON HIGH SCHOOL

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DP CURRICULUM

• Liaises with
• Students
• Parents
• Teachers and Head Teachers
• Board of Studies
• assistance with the HSC testamur

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WHY ASSESSMENT?

• Assessment is cumulative, and a true reflection
  of your yearly progress
• It covers all outcomes of your courses
• The assessment result will be used should a
  problem with your final examination occur

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SENIOR YEARS AT JFHS

• There is a true school based senior culture at
  JFHS
• Once you have made your decision on whether to
  earn or learn, you commit yourself to learning
• You must show yourself to be capable of
  independent study

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HOW IS ASSESSMENT ARRIVED AT?

• Teachers of HSC and Preliminary classes organise
  tasks that will reflect the syllabus
  requirements, covering all course outcomes
• Teachers submit their assessment schedules to
  executive for a balance of tasks and a double
  check for compliance with subject requirements
• The schedule is placed in a booklet with school
  procedures and board requirements

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HOW IS ASSESSMENT ARRIVED AT?

• Students undertake the tasks and are
  appropriately marked and ranked by their
  teachers.
• Assessment results are collated and sent to the
  Board of Studies.

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HOW IS ASSESSMENT ARRIVED AT?

• The HSC examination is sat by the candidature.
• The HSC scripts are marked by examiners hired by
  the Board for each subject.
• The raw result is sent to the Board for the final
  HSC result.

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HOW IS ASSESSMENT ARRIVED AT?

• The final HSC result is a mark that considers
• The assessment mark submitted by the teacher
• The raw examination mark
• Varied factors eg. peer cohort, ranking and judge
  marking
• 50 assessment and 50 raw mark are the
  contributors to the final HSC result

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SO THE VALUE OF ASSESSMENT IS.

• Ensuring that all tasks are completed to the best
  of ability
• Gaining an appropriate rank in the course for
  your centre
• Gaining the best mark you can, for sometimes, you
  may not sit your HSC final examination!

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WHAT IS IN THE BOOKLET?

• JFHS procedures, which reflect Board requirements
  and school practice
• A schedule of assessment tasks
• A calendar at the back FOR PLANNING
• A proforma for any applications for
  considerations
• MOST PRELIMINARY HSC EXPECTATIONS ARE IN THE HSC
  BOOKLET

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SCHEDULES
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VARIATIONS
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PLANNER
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SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF PRELIMINARY COURSE
REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance
• Application
• Completion of work

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WHEN YOU ARE AT RISK OF NOT FULFILLING COURSE
REQUIREMENTS

• The class teacher will warn the student in varied
  ways, but formally with a Board of Studies
  Warning letter
• The BOS letters are discussed each week by
  executive
• With three letters in one course, HSC Preliminary
  is compromised

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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH ASSESSMENT?

• BE ORGANISED and PLAN AHEAD
• Complete all tasks to the best of your ability
• Consult with your teachers often and always

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HOW JFHS SUPPORTS YOU IN THE HSC

• Year 10 preparation
• Experienced and suitably qualified teachers
• Executive and senior executive support
• Study Days
• The DET website
• Extracurricular activities program
• Mentor scheme
• Close contact with parents eg. reporting

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EDUCATION IS THE BEST PROVISION FOR OLD AGE -
Aristotle

• The HSC provides options for the future
  university is one option
• Employers value the HSC testamur nationwide
• The HSC is about independent, organised, self
  disciplined learning, which is an excellent
  foundation for lifelong learning as adults.