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.

Community and Child Service Foundations Assignment Policies

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.

Assignments should be handed in at the start of class on the due date.  Leaving an assignment in a faculty members’ mailbox is not encouraged. To ensure that your work is received it is best to hand it in in-person. Work being submitted must include the student name, the course name and faculty name unless instructed otherwise by your faculty. Faculty require written 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 or typewriter. Remember that the presentation of work says a lot about you professionalism! 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 any one 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.

Digital Assignments must be electronically submitted prior to the start of the class that it is due in.

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.

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

Late Assignments

Communication with the instructor prior to an absence, late submission of assignments or for a late test, is essential. The professor has the discretion to allow for late assignments if appropriate documentation regarding the circumstances is supplied.

The day you return to school after an illness is the day you submit a late assignment. If an assignment is more than 5 days late, the instructors may not accept it for grading.

If you do not follow these program guidelines, the result is a “0″ on your assignment or a deduction of 5% for every day that your assignment is late.

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, he/she 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[1], 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. When an 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 will be applied to extended assignments. In certain instances, with late, makeup or remedial work, assignments may be marked as pass/fail (i.e. minimum/ maximum 60%) only.

Assignment Drop Box

Assignments must be electronically submitted prior to the start of the class that it is due in.

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.

Grade Appeals