AIM OF THE POLICY

• To provide guidance to teachers and school administration on the collection, analysis and interpretation of information in order to report on the progress of learners.
• To illustrate the ways that assessment at HSS should provide evidence of learner performance according to the curriculum learning outcomes.
• To support assessment as a means for providing feedback to learners in order to support their learning.
• To describe the different forms of assessment such as tests and examinations, projects, oral presentations, performances, investigations, practical work and creative writing that can be used to accommodate different learning styles

In Early Years Foundation Stages - Children take SATs (Standard Assessment Tests).

These are informal: teachers record a level for reading, writing and maths based on the evidence from their work.

Standard Jr.I to Jr.III - Child is assessed in a more formal way. They take tests in Maths, Urdu, English and Science. The children are tested on a range of skills and knowledge that have been learnt throughout their school and class experiences. We ensure that the children are well prepared for these assessments, which might mean some extra homework in the build-up. Pupil’s results are published in May. For the children, it is just one of the many ways in which we monitor their progress.

Standard Jr.IV to Sr.VIII – Child is assessed by formative & summative assessments. They also need to proceed for MOY (Mid of Year Exams) & EOY (End of Year Exams).

HSS ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION POLICY

The purpose of the examination and assessment policy is to ensure the planning and management of examinations and assessment is conducted efficiently and in the best interest of learners by providing clear guidelines for all teachers, administrative staff and learners. It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the examination and assessment processes at HSS to read, understand and implement this policy.

Examination SOP's

The school academic year consists of a semester system where we follow term examinations.

• Mid Term Examination
• Semester Examination

To access the student's progress accurately, breakdown of these examination are as follows:

• 1st Mid Term - 1st of October to 2nd week Oct
• 1st Semester - 2nd week of Dec to 3rd week of Dec
• 2nd Mid Term - Last week of February to 1st week of March
• 2nd Semester - 2nd week of May to 3rd week of May

The whole semester Midterm Semester syllabus is totally based on conceptual & collaborative learning.

Submission of Assignment

Each exam has different types of assignments for all subjects. These assignments continue with different marks which are compulsory directly added to the result sheet.

Note: Drawing / Art the only subject in which marks are not give in the result sheet the student performance can only to evaluate with the help of grading system i.e. [80% above A-1] [70% above A] [60% above B] [50% above C] [40% above D]
In Mid of Year Exam major subjects contain 50 marks including assignment activities. In the semester End of Year Exam major subject consist of 100 marks.

Note: In the semester examination the result of the 1st Midterm is also included and marks will be consolidated.

Examination Rules:

The Following are the Examination Rules for these sections.

• In case of absence if with valid reason may be Re-examination will be conducted without the student partially or totally from the annual examination shall be considered to be ineligible for promotion unless decided by school authorities.
• Absence from the examination partially or totally on medical ground must be intimated to the principal in writing as well support by medical evidence but essentially during the course of the examination necessary decision on this regard have to be taken on merit.

Scheme of Studies

H.S.S Assessment Policy is based on:

• Monthly based assessment
• Project
• Presentation
• Viva Voce
• Quiz
• Formative Assessment
• Planned Test Schedule
• Summative Assessment

Note: In case the progress report lost the duplicate shall be issued on payment of Rs 1000/= as penalty.
Student files are maintained or till the annual examination where after are handed to them.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. At HSS our child protection policy provides guidelines for our staff to create a safe environment. Its purpose is to protect both children & staff by clearly defining what action is required in order to keep children safe, and ensuring a consistency of behavior so that all staff members follow the same process.

HSS Child Protection Policy outlines:

• Clearly – defined requirements to keep children safe
• Clear ways of identifying concerns
• Appropriate procedures if a concern should arise
• Guidelines for reporting and recording concerns
• Safe working practices and acceptable staff behavior

Child Protection Committees are based at each level of school, so that we are able to follow up on any queries or concerns students, teachers and parents may have in regard to child safety in our schools.

If you or your child requires further information, please contact the Deputy Principal.