ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Progress Reports are issued to parents throughout the academic year and provide the following information:
Current Grade
Current grades are informed by the standard of classwork and homework completed by students together with the grades they have achieved in assessments, which are set in line with our Assessment, Feedback & Presentation Policy.
Grading System for Years 7 – 9
At Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9) the target and current grades have been formulated using our internal grading system which is explained in the table below. In addition, to provide a finer indication of attainment at Key Stage 3 and 4, we use the notation ‘+’ and ‘-‘ to show that a student is working at the upper end of the grade (+) or towards the lower end of the grade (-) and this enables us to give you a more accurate reflection of performance.
| A3 (Advanced 3) |
| A2 (Advanced 2) |
| A1 (Advanced 1) |
| D3 (Developing 3) |
| D2 (Developing 2) |
| D1 (Developing 1) |
| F3 (Foundation 3) |
| F2 (Foundation 2) |
| F1 (Foundation 1) |
At Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11) the GCSE number grade system is used.
SMART LEARNING BEHAVIOURS
Our SMART Learning Behaviours Framework guides students on the key attributes they can develop to help them to feel confident and prepared to navigate their future successfully. These qualities will help them to be able to develop into goal-orientated independent learners with strong communication skills who can collaborate, take on new challenges and think deeply and critically to make informed ethical decisions.
Students at Alec Hunter Academy will be graded regularly on the progress they are making towards developing these behaviours and skills. They will also be given opportunities to reflect upon their progress and learn about different ways in which they can foster and practise these habits in the context of the school environment.
Please click here to view more information about our SMART Learning Behaviours and to view the SMART Learning Behaviours Rubric for reports.
Attendance
Progress Reports also provide up-to-date information on student attendance for the current academic year.