The College aims to conduct the assessment program in an open and equitable manner. We encourage students to view their assessment as a positive process - one which opens the way to steady academic improvement if the student is willing to take responsibility for their learning and approach their work in a systematic and disciplined manner.

The College Assessment Policy has been designed so that no student can be unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged by the College's system of assessment. Assessment at St John Bosco College encourages progressive development of skills and knowledge while ensuring:

• Consistency across subjects and courses
• Fairness in marking and reporting
• Coordination of the assessment program to ease the load on students.

The College Assessment Policy reflects the concern of the community with justice and the dignity of each person. Assessment is a process of gathering information about your achievement at various stages in the given course. The variety of tasks set assesses a wide range of syllabus objectives and outcomes. Many tasks are in assignment form; others are in examination form.

Preparation for all aspects of an Assessment Task is the responsibility of the student and part of the learning process.

Assignment-type tasks must be handed to the subject teacher at the beginning of the appropriate subject period on the specified day. Some Assessment Tasks are done in class or during examinations.

It is the student's responsibility to submit an Assessment Task on time.

Late Penalties
If an Assessment Task is submitted late without a justifiable reason and parental note, the following penalties will apply for Years 7-10 students:

• ONE day late - 20% penalty
• TWO days late - 40% penalty
• MORE THAN TWO days late - zero [and a Non-Completion letter is sent home]

All assessment Tasks must be completed, and if necessary, students will be asked to complete Assessment items at Tuesday Afternoon Detention.