NCEA

NCEA is the national qualification for all Year 11- 13 students.
NCEA uses standards (achievement standards and unit standards) to show what students know and can do. 

Every standard is worth a set number of credits. 

You collect credits when you achieve the standard. 

When you have a total of 80 credits you have your NCEA at Level 1*. 
* To attain NCEA Level 1, you must have at least 8 credits showing you have Literacy skills and 8 credits showing you have Numeracy skills.

When you then collect 60 credits at Level 2, you have your Level 2.

When you then collect 60 credits at Level 3, you have your Level 3.

For each achievement standard you can gain either
• no achievement
• achievement
• achievement with merit
• achievement with excellence

For each unit standard you can gain
• no achievement
• achievement

STUDENT RULES

HANDING IN ASSESSMENT MATERIAL
Assessment material must be handed in during the period on the day of the assessment. If it is handed in to the Office after that period or if it arrives at the end of the day it will be considered late and will not be assessed.

AUTHENTICITY
All assessment material other than tests/examinations being submitted must have the generic cover sheet attached, with the Authenticity Declaration signed to ensure all work is their own
When authenticity is in doubt, the assessor has the right to check this by means of an oral test and / or an in-class demonstration.
Where work is not authentic, the standard will be assessed as ‘no achievement’.

ABSENCES
Any leave of absence must be applied for well in advance through the Director of Assessment.  Application for leave may not be granted or the student may forfeit an assessment opportunity.
Medical certificates must be supplied for assessments missed for medical reasons.
Teachers cannot give you an extension. You must apply for a re-opportunity.
 
ASSESSMENT RE-OPPORTUNITIES
Re-opportunity is not mandatory but may be provided at the discretion of the HOD/TIC

APPEALS
A student can appeal the result of an assessment.  The following process must be followed
? Student first approaches the class teacher or teacher in charge (TIC) of the subject within 5 school days of the assessment being returned.
? An Appeal form must be provided and completed by the teacher.
? If the situation cannot be resolved by the teacher, the case is taken to the TIC or HOD (if not already involved).
? If still no resolution, the case is taken to the Director of Assessment, who consults with the Deputy Principal in charge of Curriculum and Assessment to make a decision.
? If the decision is still disputed, the case is taken to the Principal.

MISCONDUCT
Misconduct may take the form of the following:
• Sharing Information
• Copying another student’s work
• Talking during an assessment
• Interfering with another student’s learning
• Refusal to follow instructions
• Cheating
• Cell phone use
• Other to be specified
Students not meeting requirements regarding appropriate conduct are to be referred to the Director of Assessment. Misconduct can result in the student/s receiving N. 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
Students with significant physical or learning difficulties who require special assessment conditions for external assessments must be provided with the same assistance during internal assessments and examinations. Please approach these HODs as early as possible in the school year, before any assessments occur.

COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATION
Consideration may be given to a student who has suffered from a temporary impairment or a non permanent disability close to or during an assessment and which has affected performance in the assessment.  Applications may refer to events of a medical or non medical nature. Apply to the Director of Assessment, as soon as possible, preferably on or before the assessment date.

THE KEY DATES FOR THIS YEAR

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS: - SEPTEMBER 1ST

PAYMENT OF FEES: - SEPTEMBER 1ST

REMINDERS ABOUT THESE DATES WILL BE PROVIDED IN SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS