The school calendar has been divided into three reporting periods: November, February and June. Students will sit for formal exams mid-year, and again in May/June. In the event that the examination schedule is interrupted (snowstorms, etc.), the schedule resumes on the day following the interruption. It is important to note that some exams, such as the senior English and French examinations, are scheduled during the month of May, and the regulations pertaining to formal exams also apply to these.

Students are expected to present themselves at the examination room in full uniform, on time, and with the necessary equipment. Electronic devices (unless otherwise specified) are not permitted in exam locales. Those arriving more than 30 minutes late for an examination are not permitted to take the exam and may receive a mark of 0. Students absent without a note from their doctor may also receive a mark of 0 for the exam. The same applies to students on holiday travel. Holiday travel or a family event is not a valid excuse for missing any evaluation. Parents and guardians should plan their holiday travel around the school calendar. Teachers are not expected to provide work or make accommodations regarding missed assignments/assessments for a student on holiday. Some exceptions may include, but are not limited to, a death in the family or a major competitive event. Documentation for events must be submitted to the administration as soon as possible.

The passing mark in all subjects is 60%.

Results on formal examinations are not enough to ensure promotion. Projects, home assignments, written work and periodic class tests may also form a considerable percentage of the final mark. Students are expected to hand in assignments on time and be present for all class tests. Students who do not have a valid reason substantiated with a parent/guardian/doctor’s note for missing a class test or assignment may receive a mark of 0.

In unusual circumstances (e.g., participation in competitions, etc.) where a student must be absent from school, parents or guardians are required to inform the administration in writing before the event takes place. Some students may be absent from a class when an assignment is due or when a test is scheduled because of participation in a school sponsored activity. These students are expected to hand in their assignment before they leave and to make arrangements in advance that are satisfactory to their teacher, should the activity involve missing a test or lab.

Students who have been absent due to illness, accident, death in the family, or other extreme circumstances, must consult teachers immediately upon their return to make arrangements to hand in their work. Under these circumstances, a teacher may or may not require students to write missed tests.