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EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
STEP OUTSIDE 13
The courses offered by Neuchâtel Junior College have been developed according to the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education and the College Board’s AP Program. Outlines of the courses of study are available at the school for perusal by parents. Evaluation, assessment, and examination policies follow those prescribed by the Ministry of Education. Students writing AP examinations do so in May of each year. All Grade 12 courses require the writing of a final examination, which accounts for 30% of the final grade. Successful completion of any course that has been scheduled for a minimum of 110 hours results in one credit.
The following table provides a summary description of achievement in each percentage grade range and corresponding level of achievement:
Percentage Grade Range
Achievement Level
Summary Description
80 – 100%
Level 4
A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70 – 79%
Level 3
A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60 – 69%
Level 2
A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.
50 – 59%
Level 1
A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.
Below 50%
Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations A credit will not be granted.
Report cards are issued to parents six times during the academic year:
October November February March April
June
preliminary progress report mid-semester report
final first semester report preliminary progress report mid-semester report
final second semester report