St. Johns International School Vilnius

Assessment policy



 At International School, assessment is an integral part of all teaching and learning.  It is an ongoing process involving teachers, students, parents and administrators. 

Assessment enables students to become active participants in their learning and equips them with the skills to become lifelong learners.   

We use assessment to gather and analyze information about student performance to identify what students know, understand, can do and feel at different stages in the learning process.  The term assessment is used to represent three parts of the assessment process: assessment, recording and reporting.  

We use a variety of assessment strategies to provide feedback on the learning process enabling all involved to reflect on progress and set goals for future learning.

 What we assess

 
The five Essential Elements: 

  • the understanding of concepts.
  • the acquisition of knowledge.
  • the mastering of skills.
  • the development of attitudes.
  • the decision to take responsible action


How we communicate progress


Student-Teacher conferences:

  • Are part of the formative assessment process and are ongoing.
  •  Promote a student-teacher dialogue that helps in further exploring students ‘understanding and uncovering needs.
  • Support reflection and goal setting. 

Parent –Teacher conferences:

  •  One scheduled in term 1, and when necessary throughout the year.
  •  Allow teachers to learn more about the student from the parents.
  •  Allow teachers to share student’s growth and set goals. 

Student-led conferences:

  • Scheduled in term 2.
  •  Involve students from Transition to Grade 6.  
  • Allow students to share their portfolio to celebrate their achievements and progress with their parents.
  •  Kindergarten portfolios are shared with parents at home.   

Student performances and presentations, that include:

  •  Unit of Inquiry celebrations
  •  Musical concerts.
  •  Sports events.
  •  Art exhibitions.
  • Grade 6 exhibition.  

Written progress reports:

  • Scheduled in term 1 and term 3.
  •  To report on the 5 essential elements and the learner profile, highlighting students’ strengths and areas of development.