As the end of the school year approaches, so too does the time when teachers communicate with parents about students’ learning for the final time this school year. As in previous years, report cards will be distributed near the end of the month of June. However, this year there will be a few differences due to the combination of remote and part-time in-class learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Student attendance will be reflected up until March 13, 2020, and every student who was on track prior to spring break to continue to the next grade level in September, or graduate this year, will do so.

Kindergarten – Grade 7 

Final reports will be based on student progress up to March 13, 2020, as well as on work that could be assigned and completed following spring break. Students’ report cards will look the same as they did in January, but the content may be a little different.

Grades or other indications of progress/achievement will not be lower than they were prior to March break. The only possible change would be an increase, reflecting progress on work teachers were able to assign – and students able to complete -- since remote learning began. There will likely be less recent assessment of areas that are not core academics.

Student self-assessments will be distributed, though there may be variations in the way this occurs. The assessment may be a physical piece of paper, or a teacher may indicate on a student’s report that a self-assessment was assigned and the student can share it directly with their parents/guardians. If the self-assessment was completed another way (digitally, for example), this will be stated on the report card.

How report cards are distributed will also vary. Students who attend school for part-time, in-class instruction will likely receive their report cards while at school. Otherwise, report cards may be mailed, available at the school for scheduled pick-up, or held until September.

Other assessments like English Language Learning, Learning Assistance and Individual Education Plan reports will be distributed in the usual ways, although again there may be some differences compared to previous reports. Like report cards, assessments will be based on learning until March 13, 2020, and also reflect what was achieved after spring break. The level of support a student received during the two periods will also be indicated.

Grades 8-12 

All secondary students will receive a final grade in each of their courses. Each grade will be a minimum of the cumulative grade the student would have received had the school year ended March 13, 2020. A student’s grades may be higher than they were before spring break, based on progress since March break. Final grades will be based on assessment of a student’s learning prior to the break, and any achievement that occurred during the at-home period. Grade 12 students who were on track to graduate before spring break and have fulfilled graduation requirements, will do so. 

Although report cards will be a bit different this year, they will still reflect and recognize the achievements of students and their learning journeys throughout the year.