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

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*, 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.

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

Tests

Your myCard ID may be required when you write your tests.

Missed Tests

Attendance is compulsory for all scheduled tests and examinations.

A student missing an evaluative method must contact the professor prior to the scheduled evaluations and clarify the reason for absence*. Failure to notify your teacher of your absence in advance will result in a grade of zero for that evaluative method.

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

At the teacher’s discretion, students arriving late for a test or exam, may not be admitted and, if admitted, may not be allowed additional time. However, students arriving after other students have exited the examination hall will not be allowed to take the test or exam.

Arrangements for makeup tests are as follows:

• Students are responsible to report absences directly to the professor prior to class in which the test is given
• Students will write all makeup tests at a mutually agreed upon date.
• Students will reconfirm that they are planning to write the test with the professor prior to that week to ensure a make-up test is prepared

Reporting an illness

 Students must notify his/her respective individual teacher(s) directly in cases of illness from classes.  This includes all theory, laboratories, tests, examinations, and experiences in the practical courses prior to missing the class. Written documentation (doctor’s note) is required to support claims.

In cases of absence from clinical practice or community visits due to illness, students must consult with respective course instructor on how to notify the specific agency according to agency policies/ appropriate lines of communication.  A medical certificate may be required before returning to practicum.

NOTE: All absences must be reported to the individual instructors directly prior to class.  Any documentation to support the absence must be given to the teacher upon your return to school.

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.