Program Details

Student assessment in Y(our) Program differs from that used in a traditional school program.

In Y(our) Program, students begin their study of each subject with a goal in mind. This goal can evolve as the student progresses through the course. Together with their teacher, students work towards this goal, and maintain a constant focus on it until it has been achieved.

This is a notably different process from that used in traditional learning, where students typically complete coursework, study, write a series of tests and get the resulting mark. Alternately, in Y(our) Program, students and teachers collaborate in continued schoolwork, discussion, discovery and practice until the student reaches their goal.

Tests and exams are treated as learning tools, and not the ultimate measure of achievement, as the student's anecdotal and hands-on learning are also taken into account throughout the assessment process. 

Together with their teacher and parent/guardian, students will design a program plan for each topic or class they take, deciding which tasks, assessments and pacing will most contribute to their success. Students and teachers will set a series of deadlines for completed coursework, and discuss what consequences will occur should their agreed-upon deadlines be missed.   

As they complete coursework, students will collaborate with their teacher to document their progress in their portfolio and outcome completion spreadsheet, which will both factor into their final assessment. Formal grades will be assigned at the end of each unit, and a final grade will be determined once the course is complete.  

Students will be given - and are encouraged to seek out - opportunities to take part in different activities that relate to their learning, with the teacher working alongside them to guide their progress and bolster their creativity. 

Example Program Plan