EVALUATION & REPORTING

At University Hill, the major focus of testing and evaluation is to help students learn. At the beginning of each course, teachers distribute outlines containing goals, intended instructional outcomes, and testing and evaluation procedures. Tests, written and oral assignments, projects, practical and laboratory work, and course end examinations provide the tools for student evaluation.

Formal report cards are issued three times during the school year -in December, March, and June. For Grades 8 to 12 courses percentages are given. Our letter grades and percentages conform to the provincial directive.

Provincial Scale of Marks

Letter Grade	Criteria
A	Excellent (86 - 100%)
B	Very Good (73 - 85%)
C+	Good (67 - 72%)
C	Satisfactory (60 - 66%)
C-	Pass (50 - 59%)
I	Incomplete/In Progress
F	Failing
W	Withdrawn from course

Teachers issue interim reports near the mid-point of each term. These anecdotal, mid-term reports are mailed home and copies are filed in the Office. In addition to written reports, communication about student progress takes place by telephone and parent-teacher interviews. Parents are encouraged to contact individual subject teachers or Counsellors for information on student progress.

SCHOOL AWARDS

Academic Awards

The criteria for all are:

Minimum 60% in all courses
Grades 8-11 must take 8 courses (exceptions decided by the Principal)
Grade 12's must take 7 courses (exceptions decided by the Principal)
The courses Community Service 11,Peer Tutoring, Career Preparation Work Experience, English as a Second Language, Skills, and Career and Personal Planning are not included in the average but are included as courses
Pass the Mini program

Honorable Mention - Average 80% inclusive

Honor Roll - 86% average

Principal’s List - 90% average (English must count in the calculated average)

Passport To Education

The Passport to Education is a Ministry sponsored program which recognizes the top 30% of students in each grade, 9 through 12. Successful candidates are those students who obtain the highest average final grade on their five best courses taken at the school. These students receive stamps with a cash value which may be applied to post-secondary tuition fees.

Year End Academic Awards

The top students in each grade receive Certificates of Academic Merit at the school Award Ceremony in September or Graduation Ceremony in June, depending on the grade.

Scholarships are awarded to the top graduating students in June. These awards are provided through donations from school fundraising, community service clubs, the U-Hill Support Society, the PAC, education associations, and local businesses and professional associations. To qualify for year end academic awards, graduating students must have been attending University Hill for Grades 11 and 12, and be enrolled in seven courses with a Grade 11 or 12 designation.

Athletic Awards

Athletic awards are given for participation in the extracurricular athletic program. Students are awarded up to 5 points, and extra points may be given in the following circumstances: Playoffs - 1 point; Finals - 1 point; Provincial Championships - 1 point. The number of points needed to qualify for athletic awards and medals are: Bronze (15); Silver (30), Gold (40); Pewter Medal on a Plaque (50).

Service Awards

Certificates and medals for service are presented to students involved in activities which provide a service to the school and fellow students with no course credit attached. Students are selected for service awards by the Awards Committee, on the recommendation of staff members. The number of points needed to qualify for a Service Award and Medal are: Certificate (15); Bronze (25); Silver (35); Gold (45). The Top Service Student is awarded a Pewter Medal on a Plaque.