Improving Academic Results

Menihek High School

Menihek High School= is dedicated to providing our students with the opportunity to demonstrate t= heir commitment to their education. Each time a student is evaluated there is an opportunity for the student to indicate how much of the curriculum outcomes they have mastered. Any time a student does not perf= orm to their own expectations or capabilities, we off= er ways for them to improve on their performance.

Menihek High School= has always given students extra chances to improve upon their academic performance. Parents, and e= ven students, may not have been fully aware of this. As a result we have formalized t= he process by which students can improve their academic results in all subject areas= .

As a school, we bel= ieve in and stand by giving students a chance to improve marks received on all un= it tests, formal exams and assignments.&nbs= p; It is the responsibility of the student to inform their teacher= any time they wish to improve a particular mark.

The school will = assist; however, the ultimate responsibility rests with the student. To help ensure their success, it= is important to note that:

· When Students are absent from class, th= ey are responsible for getting notes and handouts and inquiring about any ot= her important information given to the class during their absence.

· All Students are strongly encouraged to= see their teachers for extra help when necessary.

Curriculum areas can vary greatly in the types of evaluation used. As such, each of our four academ= ic departments (English, Math= , Science and Social Studies= ) has tailored mechanisms to fit its own needs.

English Language Arts

If a zero (0) has been entered as a result of not completing or submitting w= ork, or if a student wishes to improve any particular mark, they may consult w= ith their teacher as to how to proceed. Any or all of the following conditions may apply at the discretion= of, and in consultation with, student and the teacher, in the best interest of the student.

1. All class notes pertaining to that unit must be up to date. The teacher can be consulted reg= arding the best way for the student to accomplish this.

2. Any related assignments must be completed. A Zero (0) will be recorded for missing assignments until they are submitted for grading.

· Assignments will be accepted up to the tes= ting deadline for a term. Follow= ing this, students must consult with their teacher to determine how to make up for missed work.

3. A redo of a te= st or assignment will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for the teac= her.

4. At the discret= ion of the teacher, and in consultation with the student, marks can be redistributed to the midyear or final exams in lieu of redoing a separate test or assignment.

Mathematics

If a zero (0) has been entered as a result of not completing or submitting w= ork, or if a student wishes to improve any particular mark, they may consult w= ith their teacher as to how to proceed. Any or all of the following conditions may apply at the discretion= of, and in consultation, with student and the teacher, in the best interest of the student.

1.= Under nor= mal circumstances, the student should approach the teacher to discuss condition= s of retest within two weeks of receiving grade on a test or assignment.<= /o:p>

2. All class note= s pertaining to that unit must be up to date. The teacher can be consulted on the best way for the student to accomplish this.

3. Any related assignments must be completed.

4. All assigned homework for that unit has be completed.<= /o:p>

5. Additional practice exercises may be assigned.

6. Students must arrange for extra help with the teacher or a tutor if deemed necessary.

7. A redo of a te= st or assignment will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for the teac= her.

8. At the discret= ion of the teacher, and in consultation with the student, marks can be redistributed to the midyear or final exams in lieu of redoing a separate test or assignment.

Science

If a zero (0) has been entered as a result of not completing or submitting w= ork, or if a student wishes to improve any particular mark, they may consult w= ith their teacher as to how to proceed. Any or all of the following conditions may apply at the discretion= of, and in consultation, with student and the teacher, in the best interest of the student.

1. Late Assignment (not passed back):

= ; &n= bsp; The assignment will be accepted

2. Late Assignment (passed back):

&nbs= p; A replacement assignment will be given or the student will complete the original assignment after school in the presence of the teacher.

3. Missed Test:

· &nbs= p; Student w= rites outside of class time on a date decided upon by teacher.

· &nbs= p; Student is given ample time to rearrange work schedule to be able to write the test.=

4. Missed Lab:

· &nbs= p; Student d= oes lab after school at a time prearranged by teacher.

· &nbs= p; Student is given ample time to rearrange work schedule to be able to do the lab.

5. Low Mark:=

· &nbs= p; (Re-write= s) on Test after completing extra work and /or by attending a tutorial or tutorials.

· &nbs= p; Ample not= ice will be given for students to arrange their schedules to accommodate writing t= he test.

6. Failing Mark on First Term:

&nbs= p; In courses leading to a midyear and final exam, if there is a low mark first term but an improvement on the midyear, the teacher may replace first term mark with midyear mark.

7. Overall Wishing Improvement:

= ; &n= bsp; Extra assignments or projects can be created for replacement marks

Social Studies

If a zero (0) has been entered as a result of not completing or submitting w= ork, or if a student wishes to improve any particular mark, they may consult w= ith their teacher as to how to proceed. Any or all of the following conditions may apply at the discretion= of, and in consultation, with student and the teacher, in the best interest of the student.

1. Tests:

· &nbs= p; Students = must ask for extra help for after school. This is to be arranged at the teache= r's convenience.

· &nbs= p; Students = must have review sheets completed (if given).

· &nbs= p; Students = are to write the test after school on the designated day.

2. Assignments:

· &nbs= p; Assignments with no right/wrong answers will be accepted up to the testing deadline for the term.

· &nbs= p; Assignmen= ts will be accepted at a later date and credit given upon completion.

· &nbs= p; Assignments with right/wrong answers that have= been returned to students cannot normally be passed in for credit. In consultation with their teach= er, a replacement assignment will be given or the student will do the original assignment after school in the teacher’s presence=