Appeals

Any student has the right to appeal any assessment decision within five school days of the return of the assessment. These include, but are not limited to their awarded grade/mark, an allegation that they have breached the rules or a decision affecting their access to assessment.

In the first instance, the student should discuss the reasons for the grade awarded directly with the course teacher. 

If this does not produce a satisfactory outcome, the student may should lodge an appeal to the Principal’s Nominee / Deputy Principal.

If a student is absent at the time the results of the assessment is returned, it is the student's responsibility to make an appointment with the course teacher to check their results.

Appeal process:

• Complete the Appeal Form below.
  (Make a copy and fill it up on a Google Doc.)

• Submit/Share the completed Appeal Form to:
  - the Curriculum Leader (Refer to the Missed/Late Assessment extensions for the Curriculum Leaders), OR
  - Principal's Nominee OR
  - Deputy Principal in charge of NCEA

• The issue will be investigated. This may involve the assessment being moderated by another teacher within the department / Learning Area, or if required, from another subject specialist, as decided by the Principal's Nominee. 

• The decision of the Curriculum Leader or Deputy Principal is final and the outcome will be communicated to the outcome to the student.