Examination and Assessment Procedures
Red Leaf Education
Red Leaf Education conducts assessments and examinations in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education expectations for private secondary schools. All evaluation practices are designed to ensure fairness, validity, reliability, and academic integrity, while providing students with appropriate flexibility and support.
Examination Administration
Red Leaf Education provides students with structured and secure opportunities to complete final examinations under supervised conditions.
Supervised Examination Options
Students may complete final examinations through one of the following approved methods:
- Controlled Online Proctoring
Students may write examinations in a controlled online environment under the supervision of a Red Leaf Education–approved proctor, allowing students to complete exams remotely while maintaining academic integrity. - In-Person Proctoring (When Required)
In certain circumstances, Red Leaf Education may arrange for examinations to be written in a physical testing location under the supervision of an approved proctor.
All examinations are administered in a manner that ensures student identity verification, supervision, and compliance with school assessment policies.
Examination Duration
- Final examinations are two (2) hours in duration, unless otherwise specified by an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or approved accommodation.
Evaluation Structure and Weighting
Student achievement is evaluated using a balanced assessment model that reflects both ongoing learning and final demonstrations of achievement, consistent with Ministry policy.
Course Mark Breakdown
- 70% – Term Work
The term mark represents evaluation conducted throughout the course and may include:- Assignments
- Tests and quizzes
- Projects
- Performance tasks
- Other ongoing assessments of learning
- 30% – Final Evaluations, consisting of:
- 15% Culminating Task
A summative assignment or project that allows students one to two weeks to prepare and demonstrate overall understanding of course expectations. - 15% Final Examination
A supervised examination assessing key knowledge and skills from the course.
Assessment and Evaluation Philosophy
Red Leaf Education employs a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies to provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning. These strategies are aligned with Ministry curriculum expectations and support the development of knowledge, skills, and critical thinking.
Assessment practices are:
- Fair and transparent
- Consistent with course outlines
- Designed to support student success
- Used to inform instruction and evaluation
Additional Information
Students and parents are encouraged to contact the Red Leaf Education office with any questions regarding assessment methods, examination procedures, or evaluation policies. Our staff are happy to provide clarification and support.