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.

Practical Nursing Program Policy:

All required assignments must be submitted on the date and time outlined within the course outline or by the professor, and in the form (digital or hard copy) as instructed by the professor. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the required assignment is submitted digital and/or hardcopy via the method that has been indicated by the professor (i.e dropbox/email).

If a student does not submit an assignment on the due date and does not communicate and negotiate a new due date with the professor prior to the original due date, 5% per school day will be deducted. Late assignments must be submitted in digital format and 5% per day deduction will be added until the assignment is received by the professor. It is the student’s responsibility to follow-up to inform that the assignment was received by the professor, if a grade is not received from the instructor.

An assignment is to be submitted before or on the specified date and time as determined by the professor.
If a student cannot submit an assignment on the due date for any reason, they must notify the professor in advance and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If an extension is not granted, the student is expected to have the assignment completed by the specified date.

In exceptional circumstances , if a student cannot submit an assignment on the date for any reason, they must notify the appropriate professor at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible and request an extension giving reasons for the delay. If the, extension is granted, the student will receive full consideration for the assignment. Assignments with extensions are due at a specific date and time as arranged with the professor. Penalties may be applied to extended assignments. In certain instances, with late, makeup, or remedial work, assignments may be marked as pass/fail only.

All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.

Assignment Drop Box

All materials must be submitted and returned to the instructors during class time. If you need to submit/receive materials outside of class time, arrangements must be made in advance with your professor.

Any assignment that is handed in to the drop-off box outside Room 352 at the HP Science and Technology Centre of Centennial College is to be in an envelope and labeled accordingly. It must include on the envelope:
• Professors name
• Student name and/or student number
• Course Name and/or Code
• Program Name
• Date of Submission

Given that courses are being taught online you will be required to upload and submit your assignments using the eCentennial Assignment tool. Alternately, your professor will provide you with specific instructions on submitting assignments.

Tests

Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests. Attendance is compulsory for all scheduled tests and examinations.

You will need to go to the Quizzes tool in eCentennial to write and submit your quizzes and tests.

Within our programs tests or assignments conducted remotely will require the use of online proctoring technology where your identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually through remote access to your computer and web camera. Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests. If you require an alternate assessment format you must communicate this in writing to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.

Review of tests

The following are program policies for test review:
• Test review will occur within two weeks following the release of the test mark.
• Review of term tests may not occur during scheduled class time.
• Electronic devices, pen and pencils are not permitted in test review sessions.
• Students may review each test only once during the semester.
• Students who are absent for scheduled test review must submit a written request
via email to the professor to make arrangements to review the test. Review of tests will not occur on a “drop-in” basis.
• The procedure for reviewing term tests is at the discretion of the professor.

Missed Test

When a student is unable to be present for a test, the student must contact the professor via email or telephone prior to the test. If a student needs medical accommodation, he/she must contact Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS)

Failure on the part of the student to do the following may result in a grade of zero for that evaluative method:

Notify the professor in advance of the scheduled test.

Arrangements for missed tests for eligible students will be communicated in writing. Students are responsible for contacting the professor regarding the missed test. The missed test will be scheduled by the professor and may be any time between 0700 hours and 2100 hours on any day between Monday and Friday.

*The format for any missed test (i.e. short answer and/or multiple choice and/or case study) is up to the discretion of the course professor. The format for the missed test will be communicated with the student prior to the scheduled date of the missed test and is up to the discretion of the course professor.

Students who miss a test are not permitted to attend class during any in class discussions of test results.

Failure to adhere to the above criteria will result in a grade of zero for the test that was missed. As this is viewed as academic dishonesty and will be sanctioned with the penalties outlined in the academic dishonesty college policy.

At the professor’s discretion, any student arriving late for an in-person or online test may not be admitted and if admitted, will not be allowed additional time. Students arriving for an in-person or online test after other students have exited the classroom will not be allowed to take the test at that time. Records of absence from tests will be kept in the student files.

Missed in-class assignments and performance tests

When a student is unable to be present for an in-class assignment or performance test, the student must contact the professor via email or telephone in advance. If a student needs medical accommodation, he/she must contact Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS)

Failure on the part of the student to do the following may result in a grade of zero for that evaluative method:

• Notify the professor in advance of the scheduled in-class assignment or performance test.

• Rescheduling of the in-class assignment or performance test is at the professor’s discretion.

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.

All clinical application courses (PNUR105, PNUR125, PNUR126, PNUR205, PNU250) will be graded on a pass/fail basis.

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.

Tests

Students registered with Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) are required to submit their up to date Individual Student Profile (ISP) with your faculty member(s) as soon as possible and at least 1 week prior to a scheduled assessment (e.g., quiz, test) or assignment deadline.

Missed Test

If a student needs medical accommodation, he/she must contact Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS)

Grade Appeals