Course Assessments

All credit courses have a formal method of evaluation and assessment. Your course outlines will communicate the evaluation scheme for each course, identifying assessment methods (assignments, projects, tests, etc.) that contribute to the final grade. Assessments are designed to evaluate the level at which you demonstrate the established course learning outcomes.

Assignments

All the courses that students take will have assignments that are designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required in that course. Faculty offer assignment descriptions and evaluation criteria so that the expectations for the work are clear.

Faculty require all assignments to be word-processed. Facilities exist in the college so that this can be done even if you do not have your own computer.  

Always keep a copy of any of your assignments just in case your work goes astray. When you receive your work that has been graded you do not need to share it with anyone else if you do not wish. Remember to keep all work until you receive the grade report for that course. When you hand in your assignment it must be in a completed format including all observation parental permission forms, the grading rubrics and any supporting documents.

Misrepresenting information and/or signatures on an assignment is a serious contravention of Centennial’s Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy and will result in a failing grade for the assignment.

If there are extenuating circumstances, and you need an extension on an assignment you must negotiate that extension with your instructor at least one week before the assignment is due. The instructor has the right to refuse an extension request and may ask to see the work that you have completed to date.

An assignment is to be submitted before or on the specified date and time as determined by the professor.

Assignment Folder

Faculty will provide you with specific instructions on submitting assignments. Please learn/ask what your faculty are expecting when handing in assignments.

Late Assignments

Communication with the instructor must occur prior to an absence from class where there is a workshop, submission of an assignment or for a test/exam. The professor has the discretion to allow for make-up work or the submission of a late assignment however, appropriate documentation regarding the circumstances is required before this can occur if all steps have been followed.

When classes resume in a face to face format, you will be expected to submit your work after an illness etc. on your first day back at the college along with any required documentation regarding the absence. If an assignment is more than 6 days late, the instructors may not accept it for grading.

Assignments may not be submitted after work/assignments have been graded.

If you do not follow these program guidelines, the result is a 0″ on your assignment or a deduction of 10% for every day that your assignment is late up to 6 days.

Individual faculty will determine the timing of when the late penalty will be implemented.

*Written documentation may be required to support claims of exceptional circumstances, i.e. illness or death of a family member.

Assignment Extensions cannot be extended and late penalties will apply.

Tests

Your faculty will specify whether a test or quiz is open book or not. Please ensure you adhere to the Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy regarding test-taking.

If you have missed a test or assessment, exceptions will be considered for documented* health problems or personal emergencies when negotiated prior to class and the test due date with your instructor.

*Note: Instructors may request medical documentation or verification of absence.

Grading Scheme

The standard grading scheme for most courses is a letter grade ranging from A to F with each letter representing the equivalent percentage grade achieved in the course. Some courses have a Pass/Fail grading scheme. For these courses, a Pass does not impact your GPA but a Fail will. There are also other special grades that can be used for specific purposes.

Accommodations

Centennial is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students who may require adjustments or accommodations to equalize their opportunities to meet the essential requirements of achieving the learning outcomes in a course or program.