Diploma examinations program. General information bulletin

76 Pages·1996·7 MB·English

by  Alberta. Student Evaluation Branch

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UNIVERSITATIS
ALBERLENSIS
This document was written primarily for:
Students
Teachers ✓
Administrators ✓
Parents
General Public
Distribution: Superintendents of Schools • School Principals, Counsellors, and Teachers
• The Alberta Teachers’ Association • Alberta School Boards Association • Alberta Education
• General Public Upon Request
The General Information Bulletin includes directives issued by the Director, Student
Evaluation Branch, under the authority of the Student Evaluation Regulation 40/89 pursuant
to the School Act, Chapter S-3.1, 1988.
In this bulletin,
a. “Director” means the Director of the Student Evaluation Branch of the
Department of Education;
b. “Student” means a student as defined in the School Act and/or a student
with mature status as defined in the Guide to Education, Senior High
School Handbook.
The mandatory statements (directives)
are shown in boldface type.
Summary of Changes
The General Information Bulletin for 1996—97 contains several changes and additions to matters of
policy and procedures as a result of the increased number of administrations for diploma
examinations. It is most important that readers familiarize themselves with these changes as
they prepare for the first additional administration in November 1996. Below is a summary of
these changes and additions.
Topic Type of Information Page
1996-97 School Year Schedule 1996-97 Examination schedule 1
Significant Dates Dates organized by examination sittings 3
Late Registrations Late registrations not accepted for 14
November and April administrations
15
French Translation of
Student’s record annotated for those
Diploma Examinations students who respond in English
16
Security November, April, and August
examinations remain fully secured 19
after these administrations
Special Writing Centres Not available for November, April, and
August administrations
November 1996 and A l ist of provincially designated writing 21
April 1997 Writing Centres centres will be made available to schools
in late September
24
Submitting School-Awarded Hard copies of school-awarded marks for
Marks November and April sent directly to the
Student Evaluation Branch
Marking Examinations Teachers will be selected by Student 24
Evaluation to mark November and
April exams
25
Reporting the Results Jurisdiction and school reports not
prepared for November and April
administrations
Interim Policy :Diploma Students not allowed to remove a copy
Examinations Written with of their completed writing
Word Processor
31
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ii
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Examination Rules Materials not to be removed from 38
secured examination administrations
Application for Special Provisions New form
51
Diploma Examination Consolidated form for all administrations
Registration Form for both first-time writing and rewrites 54
Diploma Examination New form 56
Rescore Application Form
iii
Contents
Grade 12 Diploma Examinations, 1996-97 School Year Schedule ... 1
Significant Dates
For November Administration 3
For January Administration 4
For April Administration 6
For June Administration 7
For August Administration 8
High School Diploma Course and Credit Requirements
Introduction... 9
Diploma Examination Course Challenge 9
Provisions for Students with Mature Status 10
The Grade 12 Diploma Examinations
“Information for Students” Brochure 11
Format 11
Diploma Examinations Written with Word Processors 11
Registration and Rewrite Fees for Writing November, January,
April, and June Diploma Examinations 12
Registration for Writing August Diploma Examinations 14
Separate Writings of Parts A a nd B o f English 30, English 33, and
Frangais 30 15
Late Arrivals 15
Exchange Students 15
French Translation of Diploma Examinations 15
Security 16
Violation of the Examination Rules 16
Appeals 17
Calculating Marks 17
Special Provisions
Students with a L earning and/or Physical Disability 18
Certificate of Illness 19
Special Writing Centres 19
Administering Diploma Examinations
November 1996 and April 1997 Writing Centres 21
January and June 1997 Writing Centres 21
August 1997 Writing Centres 21
Writing Time 22
Procedures for Administration and Marking
Distribution, Administration, and Collection of January and
June Examinations 23
Distribution, Administration, and Collection of November and
April Examinations 23
Submitting School-Awarded Marks 24
Marking Examinations 24
IV
Diploma Examination Results
Reporting the Results 25
Appeal Provisions 28
Special Cases Committee 29
Transcripts and Diplomas 29
Appendices 30
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Appendices
Appendix A Interim Policy: Diploma Examinations Written
with Word Processors 31
Appendix B Examination Rules, Grade 12 Diploma Examinations 38
Appendix C Processing Marks for Results Statements, Transcripts,
and Diplomas 39
Appendix D Policy — Special Examination Provisions for Students
with a L earning Disability 43
Appendix E Policy — Special Examination Provisions for Students
with a P hysical Disability 47
Appendix F Application for Special Provisions, Grade 12 Diploma
Examinations 51
Appendix G Calculator Policy 53
Appendix H Diploma Examination Registration Form
First- Time Writing/Rewrites 1996-97 and Rewrite Fees 54
Appendix I Diploma Examination Rescore Application Form 56
Appendix J Student Application for Separate Writing for Part A/B of the
English 30/33 or for Partie A/B of the Fran^ais 30 Diploma
Examinations 57
Appendix K Certificate of Illness, Grade 12 Diploma Examinations 58
Appendix L Application to Establish a S pecial Writing Centre,
Grade 12 Diploma Examinations 59
Appendix M Contingency Plan for Inclement Weather 61
Appendix N Alberta Education Contacts 63
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Grade 12 Diploma Examinations,
1996-97 School Year Schedule
NOVEMBER 1996
Date Subject
Thursday, November 7 9:00 toT i11m:3e0* A.M.
1:00 to 3:00 P.M. EEnngglliisshh 3300 PPaarrtt BA **
Friday, November 8 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Mathematics 30
JANUARY 1997
Date Subject
Wednesday, January 22 9:00 toT i11m:3e0* A.M.
English 30 Part A**
English 33 Part A**
Thursday, January 23 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
Franfais 30 Partie A*:
Friday, January 24 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Social Studies 30
Social Studies 33
1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Franfais 30 Partie B
Monday, January 27 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. English 30 Part B
English 33 Part B
Tuesday, January 28 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Mathematics 30
Mathematics 33
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. Science 30
Biology 30
Wednesday, January 29 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Physics 30
Chemistry 30
Thursday, January 30 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
APRIL 1997
Date Time* Subject
Thursday, April 17 9:00 to 11:30 A. M . Social Studies 30
Friday, April 18 9:00 to 11:30 A. M . Biology 30
*Students are permitted an additional one-half hour to complete their exams.
**Part A a nd Partie A d enote the written-response sections of the English 30, English 33, and Francais 30 diploma
examinations
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JUNE 1997
Date Subject
Thursday, June 19 9:00 toT i11m:3e0* A.M.
Frangais 30 Partie A**
Friday, June 20 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
English 30 Part A**
English 33 Part A**
Monday, June 23 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Social Studies 30
Social Studies 33
1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Frangais 30 Partie B
Tuesday, June 24 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. English 30 Part B
English 33 Part B
Wednesday, June 25 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Mathematics 30
Mathematics 33
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. Science 30
Biology 30
Thursday, June 26 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Physics 30
Chemistry 30
Friday, June 27 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
AUGUST 1997
Date
Subject
Wednesday, August 13 9:00 toT i11m:3e0* A.M.
English 30 Part A**
1:00 to 3:00 P.M. EEnngglliisshh 3303 PPaarrtt BA **
English 33 Part B
Thursday, August 14 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Social Studies 30
Social Studies 33
Chemistry 30
1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Friday, August 15 9:00 to 11:30 A.M. Mathematics 30
Mathematics 33
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. Science 30
Biology 30
Monday, August 18 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
Physics 30
Tuesday, August 19 9:00 to 11:30 A.M.
1:00 to 3:00 P.M. FFrraannggaaiiss 3300 PPaarrttiiee BA **
*Students are permitted an additional one-half hour to complete their exams.
**Part A a nd Partie A d enote the written-response sections of the English 30, English 33, and Frangais 30 diploma
examinations
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