observation records – teachers noting ability of specific skills, strengths, weaknesses their demonstration of enjoyment, confidence, or difficulties and frustrations ability to work in groups - showing collaboration and cooperation evidence of experimentation and exploration during activities, and of problem solving application of skills or concepts taught Assessment Grades The following scale may be used to convert from numerical to letter grades. We do not use minus gradings. A+ 90% and higher A 80 - 89.9% B+ 75 - 79.9% B 70 - 74.9% C+ 65 - 69.9% C 60 - 64.9% D+ 55 - 59.9% D 50 - 54.9% E+ 45 - 49.9% E 40 - 44.9% ** A grade below 50% is not satisfactory and is a fail. Recognition of Student Academic Achievements Primary - Students receive merit certificates to encourage and foster positive behaviours and a commitment to their academic performance. - Students receive a range of general achievement certificates during assemblies – these may focus on academic achievements, but also on positive behaviors and a wide range of other aspects. Secondary – Students receive Power Points to encourage and foster positive behaviours and a commitment to their academic performance. A variety of awards are on Presentation Night - for example: Dux, Most Improved, Diligence, and a range of Academic Subject Awards. Plagiarism Plagiarism, in any form, is unethical and unacceptable. Plagiarism occurs when a student submits someone else’s words or ideas as if they were their own and takes credit for its creation. Plagiarism includes: downloading research papers from the Internet or buying papers from a source copying articles from the Internet, books, journals, newspapers and electronic sources presenting the work of teachers, parents, siblings, or friends as one's own paraphrasing or summarising people’s work cutting and pasting together sections of text from several sources
MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS Justice Acceptance Learning Safety four points are the basis of discipline at GBC and are further detailed in the College's Discipline Policy. Staff will take action if any of these are not maintained. Their responses will aim to restore any situation that falls short of community standards. Our commitment is to ensure that each person can expect to have: - Students have the responsibility to:- Staff have the responsibility to:- OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN - without interruption through the actions and words of others be punctual enter rooms politely be prepared for lessons and complete homework co-operate with teachers prevent disruptive actions listen and speak with care for others others to learn others to achieve without “putting them down” be involved in school activities be well informed and prepared be punctual recognise and encourage genuine effort provide modern and adequate resources accurately assess and report student progress use effective methods PERSONAL ACCEPTANCE - recognition and respect for endeavour and personal difference treat others as you would like to be treated (respect, courtesy) accept others with understanding respect differences and not hurt, laugh at or tease others use appropriate language offer unconditional acceptance to every student offer positive personal relationships all students with equity SAFETY - environmental safety - freedom from physical and verbal abuse respect the authority of the teacher use the appropriate procedures to pursue grievance (report harassment or bullying) Obey the rule of “NO threatening, hitting or hurting anyone” as we do not tolerate bullying observe the safety rules remain in bounds walk along verandahs and pathways place any litter in bins line up and wait quietly outside and buses treat students with respect observe agreed procedures make sure that students are not exposed to danger teach safety take care of all students ensure students observe JUSTICE - to receive fair treatment and equal access to resources share and take care of equipment (no graffiti) seek permission when borrowing others’ property hand in lost property report theft prevent stealing and destruction of property and respect the truth dress neatly in correct uniform leave banned items at home investigate any student concerns teach and insist on careful use of property provide students the best environment for achieving success and make sure students achieve their potential