Every student whatever colour, race, religion, age or sex will be treated with respect. Assessment must be based on clear statements of expected outcomes. To be effective, assessment and evaluation must be a continuous and on-going process involving the individual student and his or her peers, teachers, and parents. Teachers will employ a wide variety of assessment methods that are consistent with the instructional approaches used and appropriate for describing student achievement. These may include assignments, tests, portfolios, exams and in-class work.
Satisfactory attendance is essential for successful completion of each course.
The evaluation and reporting of student achievement is the task of the teacher, who must consider the special requirements of individual students and work in consultation with them and their parents. Northern school teams will compete in the regular schedule with schools in the Muskoka-Parry Sound Districts. A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a course that has been scheduled for a minimum of 110 hours. The credit is granted by the principal of a school offering secondary school programs on behalf of the Ministry of Education. Integration Opportunities will be provided for students to find answers and meanings that they can integrate into their understanding of themselves and their world.