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Discussion Night: assessing academic performance - CANCELLED

Wed, 2009-11-11 10:01 — Richard Deadman
2009-11-19 19:00
2009-11-19 20:30

Presentation and Discussion for Glebe Parents and Guardians

How is student academic performance assessed and evaluated at Glebe?

Join us in the Library of Glebe Collegiate Institute on
Thursday, November 19, 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Brought to you by Glebe Collegiate Institute School Council, Special Events Committee, with presentations by Glebe staff.

What to expect

A presentation by Andrew Cumberland (Head, Science Department), Mark Harris (Vice-Principal) and Judith Miller (Head, Student Services). A discussion and question/answer session will follow. The session will be held in English.

Why attend?

  • Mid-semester report cards will go home on November 18.
  • Find out how students’ marks are derived—and how you can talk to your child about grades, performance and study habits, and provide useful support.
  • Learn how new assessment and evaluation practices are changing at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
  • Hear Glebe’s policies on assessment and evaluation—and related shifts in teaching practices.
  • Get some ideas on tips on how to talk to your child about schoolwork homework, student assessment and grades.
  • Meet other parents with the same interests and concerns—come and share ideas.

This event is free!

PLEASE NOTE:

We NEED at least 30 parents/guardians confirmed by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, in order to run this session.

Please contact parent volunteer Barb Winthrop (bwgrace10 @ hotmail.com) or 613-798-1605 to say how many parents/guardians from your household will attend.