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Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 5

PRELIMINARY AND HSC ASSESSMENT POLICY .............................................................. 6

SECTION 1 – The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) ............................................................. 6 1.1: Rules for Qualifying for the HSC ................................................................................................... 6 1.2: Minimum Pattern of Courses Studied ........................................................................................... 7 1.3: Satisfactory Course Completion .................................................................................................... 7 1.4: Satisfactory Completion of a Course in the Vocational Education Training Curriculum Frameworks ............................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5: Work Placement in VET Courses ................................................................................................... 8 1.6: Satisfactory Attendance .................................................................................................................. 8 1.7: HSC Assessments ............................................................................................................................ 8 1.8: Components and Weightings ......................................................................................................... 9 1.9: Submitted Works and Practical Examinations ............................................................................ 9 1.10: Official Warning - Non-Completion of an HSC Course ............................................................ 9 1.11: Malpractice ..................................................................................................................................... 11 1.12: ‘HSC: All My Own Work’ program ............................................................................................. 11 1.13: Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 12

SECTION 2 – Glenwood High School Requirements ................................................................................ 13 2.1: Guiding Principles ........................................................................................................................... 13 2.2: Student Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 14 2.3: Assessment Period ......................................................................................................................... 14 2.4: Assessment Tasks .......................................................................................................................... 15 2.4.1: Types of Tasks .............................................................................................................................. 15 2.4.2: Number of HSC Assessment Tasks .......................................................................................... 15 2.4.3: Nature of HSC Assessment Tasks ............................................................................................ 15 2.4.4: Completion and Submission of Assessment Tasks .............................................................. 16 2.4.5: Schedule of Tasks ........................................................................................................................ 16 2.5: Communication of Tasks ............................................................................................................... 17 2.5.1: Communication to Students ....................................................................................................... 17 2.5.2: Communication to Parents of Student Progress .................................................................... 17 2.6: Illness/Misadventure and Assessment Tasks ............................................................................ 17 2.6.1: Notification .................................................................................................................................... 17 2.6.2: Absence on the Day of an Assessment Task or Examination with Prior Knowledge ...... 18 2.6.3: Misadventure on the Day of the Task / Examination .............................................................. 19 2.6.4: Illness During the Assessment Task /Examination ................................................................ 19 2.6.5: Late to School on the Day of an Assessment Task................................................................ 19 2.6.6: Absence from Class on the Day of an Assessment Task ..................................................... 20 2.7: Completing Absence/Illness/Misadventure Appeals ................................................................. 20 2.7.1: Medical Certificates ...................................................................................................................... 20 2.7.2: Alternative Evidence .................................................................................................................... 20 2.7.3: Illness /Misadventure Determination ........................................................................................ 21 2.7.4: Estimates/Substitute Tasks ........................................................................................................ 21 2.8: Award of Zero .................................................................................................................................. 22 2.9: Malpractice........................................................................................................................................ 22 2.10: Technological Failure ................................................................................................................... 22 2.11: Expected Student Behaviour During Examinations ................................................................ 22 2.11.1: Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 23 2.11.2: Behaviour Expectations ............................................................................................................ 23 2.12: Attendance ...................................................................................................................................... 24 2.13: N Awards/Non Serious Students ................................................................................................ 24 2.14: Appealing the Assessment Process .......................................................................................... 25

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2.14.1: Grounds for Appeal ................................................................................................................... 25 2.15: Communication of the Policy ...................................................................................................... 25 2.16: Further Advice................................................................................................................................ 26

YEAR 12 HSC FORMS & ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................ 28 Confirmation of Assessment Policy ............................................................................................................. 29 Senior Student Code of Conduct Requirements ........................................................................................... 30 Positive Behaviour Expectations .................................................................................................................. 30 Practical Support for Higher School Certificate Examinations Information for Students and Parents .......... 32 HSC Disability Provisions ............................................................................................................................. 34 ASSESSMENT TASK / EXAMINATION APPEAL ............................................................................................... 35

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE CALENDAR ............................................................................................. 36 TERM 4: 2018 .............................................................................................................................................. 36 TERM 1: 2019 .............................................................................................................................................. 37 TERM 2: 2019 .............................................................................................................................................. 38 TERM 3: 2019 .............................................................................................................................................. 39

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Staff Roles 2018-2019 Principal : Mrs Sonja Anderson

Deputy Principal: Mrs Belinda Young

Head Teacher Secondary Studies: Mrs Ruth Fleurant

Year Adviser: Ms Corinne Jones

Senior Review Panel The Senior Review Panel is a team of staff members who have been given the role to ensure that the Glenwood High School’s Assessment Policy is implemented and followed consistently in the spirit of its written intentions. The committee will consist of at least two of the following:

• Principal or their nominee • Deputy Principal or their nominee • Careers Adviser • Head Teacher Secondary Studies • The relevant KLA Head Teacher and/or Head Teacher from another KLA.

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INTRODUCTION This Higher School Certificate Handbook is issued to all students in Year 12: • To ensure all students and their parents are fully informed about HSC assessment

requirements, particularly with regard to the school assessment components for each of their courses.

• To ensure students have advanced warning concerning assessable tasks, when they will be scheduled and their relative weighting with regard to the final school assessment mark in each course.

• To enable students to plan their time wisely and organise an appropriate study program for

their assessment schedule and/or major work. • To help students understand the importance of their responsibilities as they work towards

their HSC award. • To encourage students to maintain a high standard of work in each of their courses. All

aspects of their work will ultimately contribute in some way to their final success at the HSC.

This document is a valuable resource – it should be downloaded for easy access! Students should review its contents regularly if they are to avoid disappointment resulting from failure to be aware of school and course assessment policy and the other matters pertaining to assessable tasks. The rules contained in this document are designed to be equitable for all students and to prevent students from gaining unfair advantage over others. Ignorance of these rules will not be accepted as grounds for appeal by students.

This document outlines student rights and responsibilities in the assessment process and provides you with the basic rules of assessment. It also includes the guidelines to ensure the assessment process is applied consistently and without discrimination.

It is important for students to understand they cannot leave their study to the end of Year 12 as their performance is being judged throughout Year 12. Students should remember they are not only competing against students at Glenwood High School but against the many thousands of students all over the state. Students cannot afford to treat their studies lightly if they expect to do well.

As Glenwood High School maintains a tradition of academic excellence we trust all our students will work tirelessly to do their personal best in their final year of school. We will provide you with the very best educational support but ultimately your success will come from your desire and ability to commit to your studies and challenge yourself through a focus on continual improvement.

Good luck, Year 12!

Mrs Anderson

Principal

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PRELIMINARY AND HSC ASSESSMENT POLICY

SECTION 1 – The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

1.1: Rules for Qualifying for the HSC

NESA requires that for the award of a Higher School Certificate, students MUST: • Study the pattern of courses required by NESA for the required time; • Have a satisfactory record of attendance and application to their studies; • Complete the requirements for a sufficient number of courses, including practical,

oral or project works; • Complete assessment requirements for a sufficient number of courses; and • Sit for and make a serious attempt at the Higher School Certificate examination in

a sufficient number of Board Developed Courses, in compliance with the examination rules.

• NESA requires all students to follow an assessment program and have an assessment mark submitted irrespective of the number of units in which they may be enrolled.

• NESA expects students to undertake all assessment tasks set. The minimum requirement is that the student makes a genuine attempt at assessment tasks which contribute in excess of 50 per cent of available marks. Students who do not comply with the assessment requirements in any course will have neither a moderated assessment mark nor an examination mark awarded for that course. In the case of 3 or 4 unit courses, students who fail to meet the assessment requirements for the common part of the course will not receive a result in the course at all.

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1.2: Minimum Pattern of Courses Studied

To qualify for the Higher School Certificate students must study a pattern of Preliminary and HSC courses:

• At least 12 units must be satisfactorily completed in the Preliminary study pattern and at least 10 units in the HSC study patterns; (see note);

NOTE: In the HSC year, students at Glenwood High School are expected to undertake a minimum of 11 units of study at school. This provides a number of safeguards for students pursuing an ATAR, and allows room for error as the ATAR is calculated on the results of the best 10 units, including English. • At least 6 units must be from Board Developed Courses;

• At least 2 units must be of a Board Developed Course in English;

• At least three courses must be of 2 units value or greater (either Board Developed

or Board Endorsed Courses);

• At least 4 subjects.

NB: No more than 6 units of Science can contribute to the 12 Preliminary units and the 10 HSC units.

Satisfactory completion of the relevant Preliminary course is necessary before attempting a specific HSC course.

1.3: Satisfactory Course Completion

Section 11.4 of the NESA ACE Manual states that to meet the course completion requirements, principals must have sufficient evidence that the student has:

1) followed the course developed or endorsed by the NESA; and

2) applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school; and

3) achieved some or all of the course outcomes.

1.4: Satisfactory Completion of a Course in the Vocational Education Training Curriculum Frameworks

The satisfactory course completion criteria listed above also applies to the completion of any courses requiring competency-based assessment. Where a student has not successfully completed any modules, it is a matter for the teacher’s professional judgment to determine whether the attempts made by the student to complete the course are genuine.

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1.5: Work Placement in VET Courses

The courses in the VET industry curriculum frameworks have been designed to deliver units of competency from the Industry Training Packages. Work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement of each framework course. For each course, a minimum number of hours are required in the workplace, 70 hours, although the amount of workplace learning needed to achieve the competencies will vary from student to student.

1.6: Satisfactory Attendance

While NESA does not mandate attendance requirements, the Principal may determine that, as a result of absence, the course completion criteria may not be met. Clearly, absences will be taken seriously by the Principal, who must give students early warning of the consequences of such absences.

1.7: HSC Assessments NESA requires that schools prepare and administer an assessment program in accordance with specifications provided by NESA. These specifications identify the components of the course to be assessed, the weightings and the timing of tasks. Assessment tasks are designed to measure knowledge, skills and understanding of a wide range of outcomes. These may include tests, written assignments, practical activities, fieldwork and projects. It is not possible to test the entire course in one formal written HSC examination.

Schools are required to submit an internal assessment mark to NESA for each of the courses studied. (An assessment mark for VET framework courses is not recorded with NESA, however, an examination estimate is recorded with NESA.) The mark will be based on the tasks outlined in the school’s assessment program, in line with syllabus component weightings for internal assessment. Schools are required to rank all students doing the same course. For Board Developed Courses, the raw assessment marks for each course will be moderated by NESA according to the performance of each student who sat the HSC Examination in that course at Glenwood High School. The achieved position in the course assessment rank order is not altered by the moderation process. For Board Developed Courses, the moderated school assessment is worth 50% of the final mark for that course, while the HSC Examination result provides the other 50% of the final mark.

For Board Endorsed Courses, the school assessment is the final mark which appears on the Higher School Certificate. This mark is not moderated. Assessment of students for Life Skills courses in Stage 6 is against the achievement of outcomes as identified through the individual transition process (see Section 16.4 ACE Manual).

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1.8: Components and Weightings

Each syllabus is comprised of assessable components. The importance of each component, relative to the whole course, is indicated by a weighting, expressed in percentage form. The final assessment mark will be based on the weighted marks assigned to the various assessment tasks as outlined in the assessment schedules contained in this document.

1.9: Submitted Works and Practical Examinations

The following courses require you either to undertake practical exams or to submit major works/projects/performances:

- Visual Arts - Music - Languages (except Latin, Classical Greek) - Industrial Technology - Society and Culture - Drama - Dance - English Extension 2 - Design & Technology - Textiles & Design

Students are required to certify that any submitted works are their own. Classroom teachers and the Principal must certify the works have been done under the teacher’s supervision. If school staff cannot certify the works, no marks will be awarded. If a student is repeating a subject where a major work or project is required, the student cannot submit any major work or project entered and marked in a previous year without the special permission of NESA. If NESA approval is given, the student must add substantially to the major work or project. The oral/aural language examinations and practical examinations for Languages, Music, Drama, Dance and VET courses are held separately from the written examinations and may be held at different locations.

1.10: Official Warning - Non-Completion of an HSC Course

NB: If at any time it appears a student is at risk of being given a ‘N’ (unsatisfactory) determination in any course the Principal must warn the student as soon as possible and advise the parent or guardian in writing (if the student is under 18 years of age). This warning should be given in time for the problem to be corrected, as detailed in Section 15 of the ACE Manual.

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• Students who have not complied with the above requirements cannot be regarded as having satisfactorily completed the course. The Principal will then apply the ‘N’ determination.

• Until a student presenting for a Higher School Certificate has satisfactorily completed courses totalling at least 12 units of Preliminary courses and 10 units of HSC courses which satisfy NESA’s pattern of study requirements, the student will not be eligible to receive the award of a Higher School Certificate.

• Where it is determined that a student has not met the course completion criteria, they place themselves at risk of receiving an ‘N’ (non-completion of course) determination. An ‘N’ determination will mean that the course will not be listed on the student’s Record of School Achievement or HSC Certificate.

• In Year 12, students must make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that contribute in excess of 50% of available marks. Completion of tasks worth exactly 50% is not sufficient; tasks worth in excess of 50% must be completed. It is to be noted in such circumstances rank will be impacted and ultimately, the HSC result.

• A minimum of two course-specific warnings must be issued prior to a final ‘N’

determination being made for a course.

• Students who have not complied with the above requirements cannot be regarded as having satisfactorily completed the course. The Principal will then apply the ‘N’ determination as outlined below.

Procedures Required to Issue a Non-Completion of Course (‘N’) Determination

• A Principal’s Determination Form will be completed for each student who is to

be given an ‘N’ determination.

• The Principal will explain to the student the reasons for the determination/s made on the form and advise him/her of the consequences of this determination. The course/s will not be listed on the student’s Record of Achievement or Higher School Certificate, unless the student seeks a review of this determination and the appeal is successful. The ‘N’ determination in the course/s may also affect the student’s eligibility for the award of a Higher School Certificate. To be issued with a Higher School Certificate, a student must have successfully completed 10 units of study.

• The student will be advised of his/her right to seek a reconsideration of this determination, and the procedures involved in submitting an appeal. The student will be provided with a blank Student Appeal Form and advised of the final date of submission for this form.

• The Principal will ensure the student has read the Information for Students and

read and signed the Student’s Declaration on the Principal’s Determination Form.

• If the student is under 18 years of age the signature of the student’s

parent/guardian must also be obtained.

• The student will be provided with a completed photocopy of this form.

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• Students who have received an ‘N’ Determination have a right of appeal (see

relevant section of the ACE Manual located on the NESa website).

1.11: Malpractice All work presented in examination assessment tasks and the HSC examination (including submitted works and practical examinations) must be your own or must be acknowledged appropriately. Malpractice, including plagiarism, could lead to you receiving zero marks for the task or examination, and will jeopardise your HSC results. Malpractice is any activity that allows you to gain an unfair advantage over other students. It includes, but is not limited to:

• copying someone else’s work in part or in whole, and presenting it as your own • using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet without reference

to the source • building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source • buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as your own • submitting work which another person, such as a parent, coach or subject expert,

has contributed to substantially • using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and

performance tasks without appropriate acknowledgement • paying someone to write or prepare material • breaching school examination rules • cheating in an HSC examination • using non-approved aids during an assessment task • contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date • assisting another student to engage in malpractice • arriving late to school for their first timetabled period on the date of the assessment

NB: The above are examples of malpractice and are not conclusive. The Principal or Principal Delegate may determine if an act performed by the student is deemed as malpractice.

1.12: ‘HSC: All My Own Work’ program

All students are required to have satisfactorily completed HSC: All My Own Work or its equivalent before any Preliminary or HSC course entries can be submitted. Students entered only for Stage 6 Life Skills courses are exempt from this requirement.

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1.13: Definitions

Board Developed Courses: These courses are those which syllabuses have been devised by NESA and for which there is a final state wide HSC examination. These courses contribute to the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). Board Endorsed Courses: These are courses approved by NESA. They count towards the HSC and are listed on the Record of Achievement but they do not count towards the calculation of the ATAR. These include School Designed Courses as well as Content Endorsed Courses. ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank): The ATAR is a number (not a mark) that indicates a student’s position in relation to their Year 7 cohort, including students who did not complete Year 12. An ATAR of 80.00, for example, indicates that students with that ATAR have performed in the HSC better than 80 per cent of their Year 7 cohort, had all these Year 7 students completed Year 12 and been eligible for an ATAR. The ATAR is reported as a number between 0.00 and 99.95 with increments of 0.05. To be eligible for an ATAR a student must complete at least ten units of Board Developed Courses including at least two units of English, three courses of 2 units or greater and at least four subjects in their HSC year. The ATAR is used by universities to rank applicants, because for the majority of courses there are more applicants than there are places available. The ATAR should not be used for any other reason because its sole function is to help universities select students for admission.

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PRELIMINARY AND HSC ASSESSMENT POLICY

SECTION 2 – Glenwood High School Requirements

2.1: Guiding Principles

• The purpose of this policy document is to provide a reference for all criteria relating to the implementation of the school-based component of the assessment program for HSC courses.

• Each assessment plan for a Board Developed Course must be developed according

to:

- The NESA Syllabus guidelines for that course. - The school’s HSC assessment policy (i.e. this document).

• Assessment marks in all Board Determined Courses will be derived from the results

of a series of specified tasks to be completed in Year 12. These marks are intended to measure students’ achievements (against specified criteria) relative to each other.

• Each Board Endorsed Course must follow the assessment plan devised by the school or TAFE and approved by NESA.

• Weightings will vary from subject to subject. Some outcomes will be assessed over

time e.g. practical skills. Assessment also caters for fieldwork and eventually arrives at a mark whose accuracy has been increased by the use of multiple measures.

• All examinations will be included in the assessment schedule of subjects. • The assessment schedules as set out in this document are a guide to help you plan

and manage your workload. • Students will be given at least TWO weeks notice of the set tasks with a precise date

and details of the nature of the tasks. • Teachers will endeavour to arrange any necessary excursions on dates that do not

conflict with assessment tasks. Should a conflict occur, teachers will work to negotiate an alternate time.

The school reserves the right to substitute or alter any part of this Assessment Policy at any time provided that such alterations are

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consistent with the policies of NESA and that students and parents are notified and that all students involved are affected equally. NB: Students are to complete a signed the acknowledgment form indicating that they have read and understood this document. This attached form is returned to school and kept on file.

2.2: Student Responsibilities

• Students are expected to perform all the tasks which are part of their assessment program.

• The school has a policy on missed assessment tasks. Depending on the circumstances, a zero mark may be awarded, an extension of time may be granted or an alternative task set. It is your responsibility to obtain the approval of the Deputy Principal and the course Head Teacher for an alternative task, extension or special consideration. (Refer to 2.6 and 2.7 of this document).

• The Principal in some circumstances may authorise that an estimate be given for a task which has not been performed. This applies only in exceptional cases, and only if giving a substitute task for the student would be unreasonable, difficult to arrange or not feasible.

2.3: Assessment Period

• Formal assessments for the HSC courses must not commence until after the completion of the relevant Preliminary course.

• This means that they may commence in Term 4 of Year 11 (although some courses will not commence formal assessment tasks until Term 1 or Term 2, Year 12).

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2.4: Assessment Tasks and Coursework

2.4.1: Types of Tasks • Each course requires students to complete a large number of tasks, in order to

demonstrate satisfactory application and completion. The Head Teacher for each subject will determine the number of tasks to be completed.

• Only a small number of such tasks are used for formal HSC assessment. All tasks must be completed even if they do not contribute to the final assessment. Tasks that do not contribute to the final assessment are designed to prepare students for the HSC external examinations.

• Students must complete all required tasks in each course (not just the formal assessment tasks) if they wish to qualify for the award of the HSC.

• Other tasks are equally important than the formal tasks because they lay down the background knowledge and skills in each subject.

2.4.2: Number of HSC Assessment Tasks

• At Glenwood High School there will be four formal assessment tasks, including major examinations, per 2 unit subject for Board Developed Courses.

• The number of tasks for each Board Endorsed Course will be determined according to the assessment plan devised by the school or TAFE when the course was approved by NESA.

• Final assessment of students is completed by the end of Week 5 in Term 3 of the

HSC year in all subjects. This allows time for final appeals to be considered and assessment marks to be finalised by faculties.

2.4.3: Nature of HSC Assessment Tasks

• The assessment schedule should incorporate sufficient tasks which will reflect a balance among the syllabus objectives and outcomes statements as set out in the official syllabus (or course outline for Board Endorsed Courses) for each course.

• These tasks can be designed to:

- rank each student’s achievement of the intended outcomes - measure knowledge, skills and understanding of a wide range of outcomes

• In designing tasks, teachers should aim to achieve an appropriate balance between

aspects such as: - recall, analysis, synthesis - individual work vs group work - practical skills, excursion and fieldwork tasks - research skills, oral skills and written communication skills.

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• assessment tasks should be designed to: - discriminate between students - provide a rank order of students - highlight relative gaps between students

• It is important that teachers are able to:

- ensure the work submitted by each student is all their own work - ensure that the proportion of contribution of each student in a group is recognised

and allocate marks accordingly

2.4.4: Completion and Submission of Assessment Tasks

• All assessment tasks must be submitted on the specified due date. For digitally submitted tasks through Turnitin, assessment tasks must be submitted on the specified due date and by 8:30am on the day of the task being due, while hard copy tasks must be handed in on the specified due date, and during the period in which the lesson is timetabled. Hard copy assessment tasks must be handed in personally to the class teacher or Head Teacher only.

• If a student cannot complete the task by the specified date, they must complete and submit an Illness/Misadventure form, attach supporting documentation (Doctor’s Certificate or Statutory Declaration), inform the Head Teacher and notify the Deputy Principal. (Refer to 2.6 and 2.7 of this document).

NB: NESA states: “Students studying a HSC course must make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that contribute in excess of 50% of available mark. If this is not the case the Principal must indicate that the course has not been satisfactorily completed.”

2.4.5: Schedule of Tasks • The Assessment Schedules for each course are detailed in this document.

• A minimum of TWO weeks’ notice of any task is to be given to the students. • Tasks in most cases should not be scheduled in the moratorium period of TWO weeks

prior to major examination periods - excluding tasks of a purely practical nature conducted exclusively in school

time which requires the use of school equipment. - excluding in-class tasks or tasks that have been developed over a period of

time and/or assist in the preparation for formal examinations. 2.4.6: Value of HSC Assessment Task

• The syllabus for each subject provides information about mandatory assessment requirements for the HSC courses.

• Assessment schedules included in this booklet detail components being assessed and the value of each task.

NB: This is given through the schedules included in this document.

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2.5: Communication of Tasks

2.5.1: Communication to Students • Students must be told prior to the assessment period, this will occur in writing and is

outlined in this booklet: - The assessment tasks to be attempted and completed. - The proportion each task contributes to the final assessment.

NB: This is given through the schedules included in this document. • Students will be informed in writing, for each task, what actual components are being

assessed and the weightings of each component. Details of the syllabus outcomes being assessed are required for all Board Developed Courses.

• Following the completion, submission and marking of an assessment task, students

will receive clear feedback on their performance. This advice should indicate: - students’ attainments in the task relative to the outcomes - cumulative rankings will be recorded on school reports after major examination

periods. NB: NESA states that: “Cumulative totals are confidential, and are not to be given to students.”

2.5.2: Communication to Parents of Student Progress

• A regular guide to individual student progress will be provided by: - Teacher comments on assignments tasks and school reports - Marks and comments on completed assessment tasks - Marks and comments for other tasks completed - School reports after examinations - Reports made to parents as needed for individual cases: e.g. Senior Review

Program, Year Adviser/Head Teacher concerns - Letters sent to parents regarding student progress.

2.6: Illness/Misadventure and Assessment Tasks

2.6.1: Notification • It is necessary that a parent (or the student, if living independently) contacts the school

immediately if one or more of the following occurs:

- There is a problem completing assessment tasks by the due date. Only in exceptional cases will an extension be given. Extensions can only be given by the Deputy Principal in consultation with the Head Teacher and teacher. Teachers should regularly monitor student progress so justice can still be done if a task is submitted late.

- A student’s performance in an assessment task has been affected by illness or unforeseen misadventure, suffered immediately before or during the assessment period.

- A student is prevented from attending an assessment task due to illness and/or misadventure.

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- A student is prevented from submitting an on-going assessment task in person (this includes practical projects, reports, speeches etc. requiring preparation before the due date) due to illness and/or misadventure. The school expects the student to make alternative arrangements to have the task submitted on the due date. This will ensure that the assessment process is not compromised.

NB: Only in exceptional cases, the Deputy Principal may accept the task without penalty. Where individual circumstances are of a highly confidential and exceptional nature, special cases may be presented to the Principal for consideration. • Students are required to complete an Absence/Illness/Misadventure Appeal on the

first day of their return. The form is available from the relevant Deputy Principal.

NB: Students cannot submit an appeal on the basis of misreading an assessment task/examination timetable. If you miss an assessment task or arrive late to an assessment task you cannot submit an appeal. However, you should notify the Deputy Principal or Head Teacher Secondary Studies immediately.

2.6.2: Absence on the Day of an Assessment Task or Examination with Prior Knowledge

• If the student is going to be absent on the day of an assessment task with prior knowledge, the student must give notice to the Head Teacher beforehand, and complete the Assessment Task – Illness/Misadventure form, with supportive evidence. This form must be submitted to the Deputy Principal for approval. The Deputy Principal and Head Teacher may negotiate an alternative task or re-schedule the original task if approval is given.

• Students who have prior knowledge of absence for an examination period may not be able to complete an examination before the scheduled time. In these extenuating circumstances, the Senior Review Team will negotiate an estimated mark for the student. Upon return to school, the student must complete the examination to a satisfactory level in order to meet course requirements. However, due to security and equity reasons, the estimated mark will be used for the final assessment mark.

• Students who are on Work Placement for an Assessment Task MUST, individually

submit an Assessment Task Illness/ Misadventure form. This form must be submitted to the Front Office, the form MUST be submitted at least one week prior to the student attending the Work Placement to ensure an alternative arrangement can be made to complete the assessment task.

NB: Students may not be able to complete tasks of an examination nature before the due date.

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2.6.3: Misadventure on the Day of the Task / Examination

• In the case of hard copy submitted tasks, students will be expected to email the task on the due date by 8:30 am to [email protected] The student must then report to the Deputy Principal before school of their first day back with a printed copy of the completed task for submission and the accompanying documentation for the appeal application.

• In the case of Turnitin submitted tasks, students will be expected to submit through their account on the due date by 8.30am

• In the case of an in-class task, the student is expected to complete the task on the first day of their return to school. This does not mean the first day in which they have a lesson in that course. The student has the responsibility of reporting to the Deputy Principal on their arrival at school and completing an illness/misadventure appeal form with supporting documentation. Students must be ready and prepared to do the task on the first day that they return to school.

NB: A statutory declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace may be considered as proof of misadventure. Statutory declaration forms can be found on the Glenwood High School website.

2.6.4: Illness During the Assessment Task /Examination

• If a student presents ill during an in-class task or examination, they must inform the supervising teacher immediately and then report to the Deputy Principal. Students will be required to obtain a doctor’s certificate as supporting evidence when the illness/misadventure appeal is lodged. The Senior Review Team, will determine whether a substitute task or estimate mark shall be given.

N.B. This does not apply to submitted assessment tasks.

2.6.5: Late to School on the Day of an Assessment Task

• Students must arrive to school on time for their first timetabled period on the day of any assessment task. If a student arrives late, this will be deemed as malpractice as it may allow an unfair advantage. The Deputy Principal and Head Teacher will be informed and 2.8 and 2.9 of this policy will be applied.

NB: In this instance, a doctor’s certificate and / or statutory declaration will not be accepted.

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2.6.6: Absence from Class on the Day of an Assessment Task

• Students are not permitted to be absent from other classes to complete or prepare for an assessment task or examination. This will be deemed as malpractice as it may allow an unfair advantage over others and 1.11 and 2.9 of this document will be applied.

2.7: Completing Absence/Illness/Misadventure Appeals

On their return to school, students are required to report to the Deputy Principal immediately and complete an absence/illness/misadventure application. A sample has been included in this booklet.

• For submitted tasks, the student must give the Front Office a printed copy of the task. The electronic copy should have already been emailed to the school by 8.30am on the due date. Refer to 2.6.3.

• For in-class tasks or examinations the Senior Review Panel will arrange a time for the task / examination to be completed. Refer to 2.6.3

NB: Students must be ready and prepared to do the task on the first day that they return to school after their illness and misadventure. NB: Difficulties in preparing for assessment tasks will not be considered for compensation. In exceptional circumstances, the Principal will consider reviewing results gained under adverse conditions.

2.7.1: Medical Certificates

The submission of a medical certificate does not automatically mean the illness/misadventure appeal will be upheld. Certificates that cite stress, anxiety or insomnia as a reason for absence will be looked at critically. As a general rule, these may not be accepted. Medical certificates should state that it is the doctor’s opinion, not simply that the student has reported feeling ill, or is unfit for work!

A doctor’s certificate should cover the entire period of the student’s absence, not simply the day of the task. Any subsequent certificates should be from the same doctor or medical centre so the school is confident students are genuinely sick and not trying to undermine the assessment procedures which are in place for equity reasons.

2.7.2: Alternative Evidence

• If a student cannot supply a medical certificate to support their illness or misadventure application, other supporting evidence must be supplied. A statutory declaration must be completed and signed. Attached to this should be any other documentation to support their application e.g. travel itinerary, court proceedings, death notice, etc.

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2.7.3: Illness /Misadventure Determination

• All illness/misadventure applications will be considered and determined by the Deputy Principal: - If the application is successful, the task is marked without penalty and the student

will be informed. - If the application is unsuccessful, the task is marked, or estimate provided in case

of examinations, with penalty: a zero mark may be applied (refer to 2.5 of this document: Award of Zero Mark). Alternatively, a penalty mark will be applied as determined by the Senior Review Team.

- If the student’s appeal is unsuccessful, the student will be informed.

NB: Irrespective of the outcome of the illness/misadventure appeal, all students will be required to complete the task/substitute task to show evidence that the student has met the course completion requirements. • Students who have been given zero marks for assessment tasks totalling in excess

of 50% of the final course assessment marks will be certified as not having satisfactorily completed the course. This means that the student will not receive an assessment mark or an examination mark for that subject.

• If a student is to be given an ‘N’ determination because of failure to complete tasks which contribute in excess 50% of the final assessment mark, the Principal will advise the parents and the student of the ‘N’ determination and its consequences. (Refer to 1.8: of this document: “Official Warning - Non-Completion of an HSC Course”).

2.7.4: Estimates/Substitute Tasks

• A substitute task may be administered or an estimated mark may be given at the discretion of the Head Teacher when a student is absent from a task with a valid reason and approval has been given by the Deputy Principal.

• Students who are absent during examination periods due to non-urgent family commitments, must inform the Deputy Principal before the scheduled examination period. They will be awarded an estimated mark based on their current performance in the course and will need to sit the examination upon their return to school to meet course requirements.

NB: It is anticipated that parents or the student would have already contacted the school regarding the issue and the required procedures outlined in this document have been followed. • The Senior Review Team will determine appropriate measures for:

- A student who is absent for a prolonged period with a valid reason;

OR - A student who suffers from an ongoing medical situation;

NB: In some confidential student cases, the Principal may determine alternative tasks or estimates will be granted.

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2.8: Award of Zero A zero mark will be awarded for any task when:

• The student is absent from a task without valid reason. • A task is submitted after the due date without a valid reason or supporting

documentation. • There is sufficient evidence of malpractice. • There is sufficient evidence of a non-serious attempt. • Illness/misadventure procedures are not followed.

NB: If a student receives a zero mark, parents will be notified in writing, in time for the problem to be corrected if possible, specifying details and made aware of the potential consequences.

2.9: Malpractice • Malpractice is determined by 1.11 of this document • Student malpractice in assessment tasks and examinations will be referred to the

Head Teacher Secondary Studies. • The Senior Review Team will make a determination. • The Principal will be notified of the decision. • The Senior Review Team will notify the student of the decision and contact the

parent/carer • Malpractice may result in the student receiving a zero mark (refer to 2.8 of this

document) NB: Malpractice is any activity that allows students to gain an unfair advantage over others.

2.10: Technological Failure Technology and computer problems (e.g. broken computer, faulty discs, and printing issues) will not be accepted as valid excuses for late work unless:

• Students can provide independent evidence of the technological failure, e.g. Attempts to rebuild or recover printouts of drafts or partial drafts or associated notes and summaries in order for extensions etc. to be granted.

• An Illness/Misadventure form is completed and submitted to the Front Office with

all supporting evidence attached.

• The Senior Review Team will determine the appeal, in consultation with the Head Teacher. No further appeal will be considered after determination.

NB: Students are solely responsible for maintaining backups of all personal data files, independently of the school’s computers and network.

2.11: Expected Student Behaviour During Examinations

Examinations are an important part of your progress throughout the Preliminary and Higher School Certificate courses. Expected examination conduct and student expectations at Glenwood High School are outlined below:

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2.11.1: Organisation

• BE AT YOUR EXAMINATION VENUE at least 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF YOUR EXAM

- Students must follow the daily Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations of Glenwood High School.

- Students are expected to wear full school uniform during examinations. - Students should go to the toilet before entering the examination so that there are

no disturbances. - Students must follow the supervisors’ instructions at all times and must behave in

a polite and courteous manner towards the supervisors and other students. - Students should ensure they have all the necessary equipment for each

examination. No borrowing of equipment is permitted in the examination room. All equipment is to be kept in a CLEAR PLASTIC SLEEVE – NO PENCIL CASES ALLOWED!

- Students are not permitted to leave early during the examination. - Students are not permitted to have any, notes, audio or technology device

including mobile phones. - If you do not make a serious attempt at an examination, you will be referred to the

Senior Review Team for further action. - If you defacing an examination paper or make inappropriate statements on an

examination paper, you will be referred to the Senior Review Team for further action.

- All work produced for marking in examantions must be the student’s original work, otherwise, it will be considered malpractice (1.11)

- Students must supply a medical certificate to cover absence from an examination and report to Front Office on their first day back at school not covered by the certificate, after the illness to complete the Illness and Misadventure Appeal.

2.11.2: Behaviour Expectations To be fair to all students attempting to complete their examination, strict rules governing behaviour are necessary.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF ANY SORT WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE EXAMINATION. A non-serious attempt will be recorded and a zero mark may be given

- No food, drink, notes, devices or mobile phones are permitted in the examination room.

- All phones are to be kept in student bags and must be switched OFF. Any disruption to an examination due to a phone will result in serious consequences.

- Only equipment needed for the examination should be taken into the examination venue. All other materials (including, notes, magazines and novels) are not permitted.

- Electronic devices such as an organiser, dictionary or computerised watch are not permitted into the test room unless approved by NESA.

- Once seated, students should remain silent, face the front and not communicate with other students.

- Students must behave in a way that is not likely to disturb the work of any other student or upset the conduct of the examination/test.

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- Students must make a serious attempt at answering all questions in the examination/test.

- Students caught cheating will have their examination paper cancelled and will be dealt with in accordance with the School Discipline Code. Cheating includes, but it not limited to, bringing into the examination room notes, devices and non-approved calculators, as well as reproducing work with which is not their own.

- Non serious attempts at any examination will not be marked. In addition, examination papers with offensive writing or graffiti WILL NOT BE MARKED.

- Students will not be permitted to leave the examination room for the toilet. If a student has a medical issue which makes this necessary, that information should be provided to the Head Teacher Welfare in advance of the examinations. This will then be recorded and examination supervisors will be notified.

- Students must stop writing when advised to do so by the supervisor. - Test material cannot be removed from the examination room. - Students arriving late to an examination without a justifiable reason will complete

the examination in the time remaining. Students late to examination where circumstances were outside of their control or are not in a fit state to sit an examination are to see a Deputy Principal before entering the examination hall.

2.12: Attendance NESA states: “Principals may determine that, as a result of absence, the course completion criteria have not been met. Clearly, absences will be regarded seriously by principals who must give students early warning of the consequences of such absences.”

• Attendance of all senior students at Glenwood High School is expected to be above 90%.

• Students who do not attend class are missing valuable learning experiences provided and are at risk of not meeting course completion criteria.

• Student concern, relating to attendance, will be notified in writing to the parent.

• Students deemed ‘at risk’ due to attendance will be referred to HSLO for further action.

• In the instance that a student is not meeting course requirements due to attendance issues, the student and parent will be notified as per the ‘N’ award process. (Refer to 1.6 and 1.8 of this document).

• Students who have not met attendance requirements may also be considered as “Non-Serious” as per the DoE Suspension and Expulsion Policy.

2.13: N Awards/Non Serious Students

• Glenwood High School will follow the DoE Suspension and Expulsion Policy regarding students who are deemed “Non-Serious” or at risk of being “N” determined in any subject (Refer to 1.9 of this document).

• The full policy is available by contacting the school’s administrative office or by accessing the DoE website.

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2.14: Appealing the Assessment Process

• A student, who wishes to appeal against any part of the assessment process, must do so in writing and provide supportive documentation. This appeal must be written by the student and lodged no later than two days after the due date for the task. All documentation must accompany the appeal when it is lodged.

• A student who wishes to appeal should hand the appeal to the Front Office for the Senior Review Team to consider.

• For appeals against an internal assessment mark; the student should see their classroom teacher in the first instance and then the Head Teacher. These appeals are within the Faculty. If no resolution is achieved, the student may appeal to the Senior Review Team.

2.14.1: Grounds for Appeal

• The weightings used by the school in its assessment program do not conform to NESA requirements.

• Errors in calculations have been made.

• The Assessment Policy has not been followed.

2.15: Communication of the Policy Policies will be communicated each year to:

• Staff - Policy distributed, information disseminated and staff in-serviced on the policy at full staff meetings and faculty meetings. Current assessment booklets are located on school intranet, staff share and on the school’s website.

• Parents - Booklets distributed at the student information evening containing the NESA policy and school policy. Individual course/faculty assessment schedule documents are available on the school’s website.

• Students - Booklets distributed at the student information evening containing the

NESA policy and school policy. Individual course/faculty assessment schedule documents are available on the school’s website, with return form/letter placed in student’s file.

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2.16: Further Advice

Further information on both the NESA and Glenwood High School’s HSC Assessment Policy may be sought from the Deputy Principal, Head Teacher – Secondary Studies, a KLA/Faculty Head Teacher, the Year 11/12 Adviser, the Careers Adviser or your class teacher.

Outside the school you can contact the Assessment Branch, NESA or Student’s Online:

Phone: (02) 9927 8300 Fax: (02) 9957 5847

Or the NESA Liaison Officer Metropolitan West

Phone: (02) 9683 9642 Fax: (02) 9683 1315

or the NESA website at: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

2.17: Changes/Alterations

Changes to school policy will be issued in writing to:

• All members of staff concerned • All students affected by the change, and their parents

NB: The school reserves the right to substitute or alter any part of this document any time provided that such changes are consistent with the policy of NESA and that students and parents are notified and that all students involved are affected equally.

Turnitin Turnitin is a digitally-based assessment submission tool that allows both students and teachers to ensure the work produced fulfils the expectations relating to academic integrity. The web-based software allows for the production of an ‘Originality Report’, which checks the submitted works of students for plagiarism. Being an online tool, it also allows students to submit assessment tasks (as directed by teachers) digitally. Turnitin is an effective method in which to allow students the opportunity to check their work, utilise technology in the submission of their work, and prepare them for future tertiary applications and workplace expectations.

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YEAR 12 HSC FORMS &

ATTACHMENTS

POLICY FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

• Confirmation of Policy document • Year 12 Positive Behaviour Expectations • Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form • Calendar for Planning Individual Assessment Schedule

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Confirmation of Assessment Policy • PLEASE COPY OR DETACH THIS PAGE AND RETURN IT TO THE FRONT

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE • YOUR SIGNED FORM WILL BE GIVEN TO YOUR DEPUTY PRINCIPAL • A COPY WILL BE KEPT ON FILE The Preliminary/HSC Assessment Policy contains:

• Information about eligibility for the HSC and ATAR • NESA assessment requirements & the school policy • The appeal process • Student rights and responsibilities • Expectations and positive behaviour as a student of Glenwood High School • The assessment schedule for each faculty/subject

Receipt of Assessment Policy: • We have received the Preliminary/HSC Assessment Policy • We undertake to read this policy and fulfil our responsibilities with regard to it • We have downloaded subject specific assessment schedules and are aware of the

due date of all tasks STUDENT'S NAME: ________________________________________________ STUDENT'S SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________

NAME OF PARENT OR CARER: __________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR CARER: _____________________________________

DATE: ___ / ___ / ______

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Senior Student Code of Conduct Requirements

Positive Behaviour Expectations

You have chosen to complete your Higher School Certificate at Glenwood High School. The school is very proud of its academic focus and is committed to supporting students as they achieve their goals and reach their personal best. Whether preparing for university entrance, further study at TAFE or for an apprenticeship/traineeship, the HSC is an important stepping stone.

The Higher School Certificate demands consistent application, determination and a commitment to overcome obstacles. It is rigorous. In your role as a leader, we expect, as a minimum, that you will be a role model and set a positive example for junior students. As such there will be a number of non-negotiable responsibilities:

• You will be expected to participate fully in your learning and complete all tasks within required time frames.

• You must have excellent attendance and be prompt to school and class. • You must wear the school’s uniform with pride as outlined in the school uniform policy. • You must be respectful to others at all times. We, at Glenwood High School, know that these minimum requirements are valued by you. For those who are struggling with some of these – participation in learning, respectful behaviour, attendance and uniform – we will provide you with support.

All students need to know that we will be firm, clear and vigilant in honouring these minimum expectations. Those who cannot comply will be expelled in accordance with the rules of the NSW Department of Education and Communities regarding “Expulsion from a Particular School of a Student of Post Compulsory Age for Unsatisfactory Participation in Learning (8.4)”.

You will be granted a number of privileges as a Year 12 student. An important privilege is the ability to attend the Year 12 Formal. You will only be able to attend the Year 12 Formal if you uphold your responsibilities as a Year 12 student. In order to be allowed to attend the Year 12 Formal in November, you must agree to and meet the expectations outlined below and return your signed senior student contract

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DO NOT REMOVE You have previously signed this form.

This is an official reminder of the Glenwood High School expectations of our HSC students.

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SENIOR STUDENT CONTRACT 1. I agree to attend and participate in all lessons and all school activities, including sports

carnivals. 2. I agree to wear the school uniform in accordance with the uniform code at all times. 3. I will treat all members of the Glenwood High School community, staff, students and

community members with respect. 4. I agree to support the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations. 5. I accept responsibility for my own learning and study. With the help and support of my

teachers, I will complete all my tasks on time and to the best of my ability. 6. I agree to accept the school’s discipline, policies and procedures. 7. I will ensure that my work ethic and behaviour does not disrupt the good order of the school

and the learning of other students.

Student’s signature: ________________________ Date: ___ / ___ / ______

Carer’s signature: ________________________ Date: ___ / ___ / ______

The Senior Review Panel is a team of staff members who ensure the Glenwood High School’s Assessment Policy is implemented and followed consistently. The Senior Review Team works with students and staff to support identified student goals and guide students towards personal success.

In collaboration with the Year 12 Year Advisor and Deputy Principal the Senior Review Team will review your behaviour and work ethic throughout the next 12 months. If there is sufficient evidence that you have not conducted yourself in accordance with the above responsibilities, you will not be invited to the Year 12 Formal and/or Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. The Year 12 Formal and Graduation Ceremony are respected, formal occasions on the school calendar and the school wishes to ensure these events are enjoyed by all who have demonstrated their behaviour is worthy of attendance. Your behaviour and effort throughout the year will determine the decision to invite you to these events. However, should you find yourself in this position you will have the right to appeal to the Principal who will review the process and make the final decision. Should you have any queries about the content of this letter please do not hesitate to contact the Principal on 9629 9577.

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Practical Support for Higher School Certificate Examinations Information for Students and

Parents NESA has a program to help students with practical support in their Higher School Certificate examinations. This practical support, known as provisions, assists students to read examination questions and to write their answers. Provisions include rest breaks and extra time.

The use of any provision is not written on the student’s results.

Students may need provisions for:

• a permanent condition, such as diabetes or reading difficulty

• a temporary condition, such as a broken arm, or

• an intermittent condition, such as back pain when sitting for long periods.

It is not embarrassing to apply for or use provisions. More than 5000 HSC students apply for provisions each year. Provisions help students to show the markers what they know and can do.

To apply for provisions, the school submits an online application to NESA. This application tells us which provisions the student is requesting and includes recent evidence.

Evidence may include medical reports, reading results, spelling results, writing samples and teacher comments.

Much of the evidence can be collected by the school, but the parents’ role is welcome and needed. Parents help by talking with the school, describing the student’s needs, and providing the school with medical or other reports.

Applications for provisions should be submitted by the school to NESA by the end of Term 1. Late applications are accepted for an emergency, such as a broken arm, until the time of the examinations.

Once NESA has made a decision about which provisions are approved or declined, a decision letter is provided to the school. The school will provide the student with a copy of the letter.

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If you or the school are not satisfied with NESA’s decision, it is possible for the school to lodge an appeal. Appeals must state why NESA decision is unsuitable and must include new evidence to support the appeal.

If you think that you or your child may require support in completing the Higher School Certificate examinations, please discuss the matter with the Year Adviser, School Counsellor or teacher.

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HSC Disability Provisions

Please refer to NESA website for an explanation on the procedure in applying for disability provisions and how evidence can be collected.

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions

If your child is eligible for disability provisions:

• collect a ‘medical provisions form’ from the Learning Centre (in the library) to take home

• form requires completion by the treating doctor

If you have any questions regarding disability provisions, contact the LaST in the Learning Centre on 96299577.

NESA requires all disability provision applications by the end of Term 1, 2019.

Disability provisions for Year 12 assessment tasks and examinations in school are based on the NESA guidelines, however, this does not guarantee that your child will be granted disability provisions for their HSC.

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ASSESSMENT TASK / EXAMINATION APPEAL

Subject Task / Examination Teacher Date Issued Date Due

Reason for Appeal:

Student signature: ________________ Parent signature: ________________

EVIDENCE PROVIDED: medical certificate statutory declaration other (please specify) ______________________________________________

NB: All documentation in support of your appeal must be attached

PRINCIPAL OR DELEGATED OFFICER ONLY

The appeal IS / IS NOT approved

Comments:

Signed (Principal/Deputy Principal): Date: __ / __ / _____

TYPE of APPEAL:

SCHOOL APPROVED ACTIVITY ILLNESS / ACCIDENT MALPRACTICE MISADVENTURE

TYPE of TASK:

SUBMITTED IN-CLASS EXAMINATION

Student name: __________________________ Grade: ________ Date of appeal: __ / __ / ____

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ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE CALENDAR

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