Information for New Students
Year 7 Assessment
The dates of these tasks can also be accessed via the school calendar (Year 7 tab) on the Sentral Student and Parent Portal
Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning. Teachers observe students' work in class and look closely at tasks throughout the year. They also formally assess a student's achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of the subject.
School Reports
As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year. It gives you a clear picture of your child’s achievements – what they know and can do. In Years 7 to 10, we use the common grade scale
NAPLAN
Reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and numeracy tests for students in Year 7. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) holds the tests in May each year. Results and student reports are released in August.
National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
Illness/Misadventure
Students who need to apply for illness and misadventure consideration must complete the following document on their return to school
The Forest High School Illness and Misadventure Application
