Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1506794
34 Parents' Handbook 2024– 2025 ASSESSMENT POLICY The establishment of a written assessment, evaluation and reporting policy buttresses and enhances the school's academic excellence. As a statement of purpose, this policy serves to underpin a well-planned continuum of practice which is consistent, coherent and developmentally appropriate across the school. This policy is founded upon the TFS mission and draws upon its tradition. The policy complies with curricular requirements for Ontario, France and the International Baccalaureate Programs and reflects leading research on best practice in this domain. In turn, this policy seeks to aid communication about student achievement between teachers, students and parents. Ultimately, it facilitates students' progress in their learning. This policy document includes sections on the rationale and process for determining marks, how missed/late work is handled, and the TFS evaluation scale. Please read the full Assessment Policy. All policies are available in the TFS Policies section of Parent Portal (Veracross) under Parent Resources. TUTORING POLICY There is a range of support available at TFS to better equip all students with the tools they need for academic success. These often include extra help from teachers, homework skills club, math clinics, virtual tutorials, peer mentoring and small group sessions for study strategies. There are no fees for any of these supports. At times, individualised tutoring is suggested to be in the best interest of the student. Should your child need tutoring, TFS will provide a list of tutors and/or tutoring organisations. This service is independent of TFS. This means that TFS does not set fees or bills for the service. It is a service that you negotiate directly with the tutor and/or agency. Though TFS does not recommend any specific tutors, there are a few tutoring organisations that may offer what you're looking for. • Link to LF External Resources document with lists of tutoring centres etc. Please contact Nensi Kellici (Nkellici@tfs.ca) for more information. This service is independent from the school. Note: Inclusion on this list does not imply that TFS endorses a specific organization or individuals associated with an organization. Tutoring companies linked here are solely responsible for the quality of services offered. WHY REQUEST A TUTOR? Requests for tutoring may come from a student, teacher, parent, or the student's homeroom teacher or learning specialist . This request will be reviewed by the SBST team to ensure tutoring is the best option. The following questions will be considered: • What kind of help is already in place at and beyond school? • Is the student needing content or academic skills support? • Have other strategies already been tried through the Learning Forum and with teachers? TUTORS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES • TFS teachers and external tutors will set up their pricing and bill parents directly. • The tutor will arrange times with parents to meet the student outside the school during class time or special events. • Follow all procedures and behaviours as outlined by the Standards and Boundaries for Working with Children – ETFO regulations. • May connect once a month with the student's