At the beginning of the year, students will receive from each subject teacher an information sheet advising students of course objectives, evaluation procedures and other expectations. Four regular reports will be issued during the year, in addition to interim reports, which may be sent home at any time.
The school will strive to maintain a close liaison with the home. Parents are welcome to contact members of the Faculty and Staff by calling 864-0011.
Assessment Philosophy
Letter grades, G.P.A. and percentages represent a current assessment of student performance referenced to provincial learning outcomes. Students have the opportunity to improve their letter grade, G.P.A. and percent at various times throughout each course at the discretion of the teacher by way of the expanded opportunities policy.
Honour Roll
Students achieving an overall B (73%) grade average or higher, with a B grade or higher in Homeroom,, will be granted Honor Roll standing. Please note that an "I" can, with extra effort, be upgraded, and Honor Roll status can still be achieved.
Force 10 is determined by %, Academic Council is determined by GPA., and Major Award Winners are determined by %.
Effort Roll
Effort Roll certificates are awarded to those students who receive a G (Good) for effort as a performance indicator (G/S/N) for all of their classes.
Homework/Home Study
Only through the cooperation of parents/guardians and teachers can the student do his/her best work. All secondary students should be spending at least one and a half hours every school night on homework/home study; academic students should spend no less than two hours and scholarship students three hours. Homework/home study includes review of notes as well as completing assignments. Rick Hansen Secondary School emphasizes the importance of homework/home study, time-management and the acquisition of good study skills.
Performance Indicators
(formerly known as work habits)
These comments refer to student performance in the areas of behaviour, work habits, attitude and effort.
G Good student performance
S Satisfactory student performance
N Student performance needs improvement
Excellent Achievement
Very Good Achievement
Satisfactory Achievement
Acceptable Achievement
Minimally Acceptable Achievement
Fail
%
86-100
73-85
67-72
60-66
50-59
0-49
Term
A
B
C+
C
I
I
Final
A
B
C+
C
C-
F
GPA
4.0
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.0
0
Honours
GPA
5.0
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.0
0