Assessment Policies and Calendars

You can find Assessment Policies and Calendars for each year group on the Learning pages of the website. Students also have access to this information via the Student Portal and on their Shared Drive.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions- Years 7 to 9 Assessments

1. When will my son or daughter be advised that they have an assessment?

   Students are initially advised at the beginning of the school year when they receive their assessment booklet. This is followed up with the specific date and details of the task at least 10 school days prior to the set date. This advice comes in the form of written notification as well as tips on how to prepare and could include a past exam paper.  Students are expected to submit take-home tasks  by the due date. 

2. What if my son or daughter is absent for an in class assessment?

   Normal procedure is to be followed if your son or daughter is absent. That is, you are to contact the Student Service Office (SS0), advising them of why your son or daughter is unable to attend school. 

3. Will my son or daughter be penalised for being absent for the in class assessment?

   No your child will not be penalised if they have a legitimate reason for being absent. A genuine  reason could be illness, attending a family function or representing the college at a sporting or other extra-curricular event.

   If your child does not have a genuine  reason for being absent, they will receive zero for the assessment. On their return to school they will still be expected to complete the task. 

4. How will my son or daughter catch up on an in the class assessment? 

   The Faculty Coordinator will organise an alternative date for the in class assessment. However, this does not apply to semester one and two exams. If your child is absent for the exam period,  and a genuine reason is provided an estimate will be provided. 

5. How will my son or daughter find out about the time to complete the in class assessment?

   Your child will be advised by the Faculty Coordinator. 

6. If I know in advance that my son or daughter is going to be absent for an in class assessment, what should I do?

   Advise your child to collect and complete an extension form from the SSO, and return to the Faculty Coordinator.  Your child will be advised of the date for their catch up assessment.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions- Years 10 to 12 Assessments

1. What if I am away when an assessment is handed out?

   If a student is absent when assessment information is distributed, it is their responsibility to follow up their teacher and or to access a copy of the assessment in their Year Level  Assessments  Google Drive.  
   

2. What do I do if I am ill or have experienced a misadventure on the due date?

   If a student experiences illness or misadventure on the due date of an assessment or exam, the parent/carer is to contact Mrs Martin dsc@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au.  If the student’s absence is due to illness a medical certificate will be requested. 
   

3. Can I claim misadventure or illness after the due date?

   Retrospective misadventure and illness claims, in most cases, will not be accepted.
   

4. What happens if I do not have a satisfactory reason for not submitting a task?

   If a satisfactory reason for absence is not provided, a zero mark will be given for the task.
   

5. I am going to be absent for an assessment/exam, due to a school commitment (sport etc) What should I do?

   If students know in advance that they will be absent for an exam/s or an in-class assessment item they are  expected to see Mrs Martin and request an extension. A decision will be made on whether the absence has been approved.  Exemptions will be made for any unforeseeable circumstances.

   Students’ whose leave is not accepted, will be expected to be at school to complete the assessment item on the due date. If a student knows in advance that they will be absent on a due date e.g. Work Placement, Excursion, Sports event,  they are to hand in the item on or before the due date.
   

6. What if I am unable to sit for an assessment item?

   In exceptional circumstances, an estimate based on other tasks completed by students  will be used if there is  a valid reason for not completing a specific task.

If parents/carers have any questions about any of the above, don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Trish Martin dsc@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au