This document outlines an assessment philosophy and framework. It discusses that assessment should be used primarily for quality assurance, student self-reflection, and profiling performance. Assessment should be holistic and formative, focusing on standards attainment. Student performance is evaluated across four levels - knowledge, skills, understanding, and products/performances - using multiple measures like quizzes, projects, and tests. Assessment results should provide feedback to students and be reported using proficiency levels of beginning, developing, approaching, proficient, and advanced. Promotion is based on subject-level proficiency.