Qualification+Guidelines

Many subjects will have assignment / research work that is completed outside class supervision. In each circumstance it will be necessary for the student to sign an authentication statement assuring that you and no one else completed the work. If there is doubt over the authenticity of a student’s work the subject teacher will begin an investigation that may include:
 * __Authenticity__**

Ø An interview regarding your understanding of the material Ø Viewing of rough notes or drafts (all such items should be kept safe until the final mark is verified) Ø Requiring all sources of information to be open and acknowledged Ø Recording your live performances Ø Monitoring and checking work in progress

If the subject teacher, FL, Assistant Principal – Curriculum are not satisfied that your work is original you may receive a not achieved grade. This may occur if you Ø Copy another student’s work Ø Allow your work to be copied Ø Copy (without acknowledgement) from published sources including the Internet Ø Allow other people to complete you work Ø Cheat in any other manner

Students have the right to appeal any assessment decision including misconduct and authenticity issues.

Refers to the system that is used for check that marks or grades are being awarded consistently and at the appropriate level for the course. Moderation ensures that the results achieved at one school are equal to those achieved at another. For courses that are fully or partially internally assessed, NZQA operates systems of external moderation to check that teachers are using appropriate assessments and applying prescribed standards correctly.
 * __Moderation__**

If you wish to appeal a grade for internally assessed courses you need to
 * __Appeals__**

Ø Approach your teacher first for an explanation of your grade Ø Log your appeal with the Assistant Principal – Curriculum writing FIVE school days of receiving your grade Ø Submit in writing, the reason for your appeal on the form available from the Assistant Principal – Curriculum, using the official form on the schools intranet.

Your work will then be remarked by the FL and teacher concerned.

Further assessment opportunities or resubmissions are only available for internally assessed standards. If a student has a legitimate reason for being absent for the first assessment then they have the opportunity to complete the second. There will be no opportunity for further opportunities in the case of externally assessed standards.
 * __Further Assessment Opportunities__**

Extensions cannot be granted for externally assessed standards.
 * __Extensions__**

Extensions can only be granted in the case of internally assessed activities. These are entirely at the discretion of the Assistant Principal – Curriculum who will determine whether or not an extension is warranted. The reasons for granted extensions will be kept by the subject teacher. If you are experiencing problems due to circumstances beyond your control you should speak to The Principles Nominee:

Ø Apply for an extension at least **24 hours** before the assignment is due, (where circumstances are beyond the students control a variation of this 24 hour rule will be considered and Ø Provide a written reason outlining why you need an extension and support this with medical or other documentary evidence

If an extension is granted (by no means automatic) you must complete the work by the agreed date.

Late work will result in a not achieved result.
 * __Late Work__**

Students may be provided with an opportunity for further assessment opportunity. This is by no means guaranteed and is dependant on the specific policies and procedures of the subject. **All work handed in counts** towards course requirements, up until the last assessment day.

COMMUNICATE with your subject teacher. Your subject teacher needs to know why you are absent and how you intend to make up for any work or assessments missed. Detailed guidelines covering different kinds of absence follow
 * __Absence__**

//Absence due to accident, illness or bereavement// With adequate explanation, such absence would not normally result in students being disadvantaged.

//Where a student is ill on the day of a test or the day an assignment is due// the student or guardian should contact the school office to leave a message for the teacher concerned. If possible get someone to hand in an assignment to the school office. An ‘explained absence’ is recorded in the roll book. A satisfactory written explanation is required on return to the school

//Longer term absence through illness or accident// Any action must be fair to the student involved and other students taking the standard. The course of action will be determined by the Principles Nominee based on the information provided by the student and the teacher / HOD

//Absence due to attendance at a school activity//. It is your responsibility to inform your subject teacher in advance about such absences, ad apply for an extension to make up for work and assessment missed.

//Wilful absence (Truancy)// This means you are absent from school without adequate reason. If you have not generated sufficient evidence to meet the assessment criteria and no further assessment opportunities are available you will receive a grade of not achieved.

You are responsible for recording your results in the student diary and on the course outline given to you at the beginning of the course. You will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of your results before the final internal results are sent to NZQA. You can access your result records on the NZQA website at any stage once you have a National Student Number (NSN)
 * __Results and records__**

No student but you has access to information and records about YOUR assessment (the Privacy Act prevents unauthorised disclosure of marks or grades, so your records are confidential and may not be revealed to another student). You are entitled to view your records at any time and you should regularly discuss your progress with your teacher to have a good understanding of where you stand in terms of your expected final grade.

For all senior courses components your teacher will have a complete record of your achievement including NCEA student progress and results sheets.