Academic Expectations
Letter grades are assigned to indicate a student’s performance in relation to the learning outcomes for the course, or subject and grade. Letter grades must be assigned for all courses in grades 8-9.
Ministry criteria for letter grades and percentages are included here. Be aware of them, notice the difference between term and final letter grades and the IP requirements.
- A - 86 – 100%
- B - 73 - 85%
- C+ - 67 - 72%
- C - 60 - 66%
- C- 50 - 59%
- F - 0 – 49%
- I - In Progress or Incomplete
- W -Withdrawal
- SG - Standing Granted ( issued for medical reasons and granted by the Principal only)
- TS - Transfer Standing
Principal’s/Honour Roll – a student must maintain “A’s”. In addition, one B is allowed, no “Ns” for effort, as outlined)
Honour Roll – “B” or better in all courses and a maximum of one C+ for a student offset by an A.
Work Ethic - We will be using Excellent (E), Good (G), Satisfactory (S), Needs Improvement (N), as per provincial guidelines.
Academic Achievement Assemblies take place following the issue of each report card.
Work Ethic Roll Expectations
HOW TO GET ON THE WORK ETHIC ROLL
- Use Three-Ring Notebooks for Class Notes
- Keep Your Locker and Backpack Neat
- Use Class Time and Study Blocks
- Be in School on Time Every Day. Unless you have an extended illness or a serious health problem, you should miss no more than five or six days of school a year.
- Learn How to Adapt to Different Teachers. You might have one teacher who counts you late if you’re not in your seat when the bell rings, and another teacher who considers you on time if you’ve got one foot inside the door.
- Be Prepared for Each Class. To be prepared, you need to have books, paper, pencils, etc. with you when you go to class. You also need to have all of your homework done.
- Always do your homework.
- Participate in Class. Participating in class makes it more interesting, and it helps keep your mind focused. Ask and answer questions, and get involved in class discussions.
- Take Responsibility for Your Grades. If you get a good grade on a test or paper, be proud of your accomplishment. If you receive a poor grade, figure out what you can do to get a better grade next time. Always do your own work. You’ll learn more.
