Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much
Home School Agreement
We strive to nurture in our pupils the desire to learn and the ability to study within a safe environment where relationships between pupils and teachers are based on mutual trust and respect. We value the individual and endeavour to facilitate flexible teaching and learning styles to develop independent learners. Using our specialism in Performing Arts we strive to develop a creative approach to learning, benefiting our pupils and the community. Through diversity of provision we can provide our pupils with the skills, attitudes and aptitudes that will maximize their employment potential and become lifelong learners.
Our pupils education depends on an active three way partnership between the student, the student's parents/carers and the School. Each has both rights and responsibilities.
The School Agreement
We will provide:
- a safe, secure and well-disciplined working environment ;
- a broad and balanced education;
- opportunities for all students to achieve their maximum individual potential;
- work suited to the student's age and ability;
- a high standard of teaching;
- access to high quality learning resources;
- regular opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom;
- regular targets to help students to progress;
- a form tutor to monitor the student's overall progress including supervision of the school planner;
- sensitive handling of any individual needs the student may have;
- regular information about individual student's progress and about school activities;
- opportunities for contact with students' Form Tutors;
- a detailed termly progress report and bi-annual Family Focus days for consultation;
- a wide variety of extra-curricular activities;
- a variety of external visits including overnight stays and a workplace experience;
- prompt response to parents as soon as possible about any concerns about attendance, behaviour or academic progress;
- a commitment to maintain high standards of behaviour and appearance from students .
The Parent/Carer's Agreement
To:
- make sure your child attends the school on time every day during term time, unless he/she is ill;
- inform the school promptly about any absences and/or changes in personal details;
- take no extended family trips or holidays during term time;
- inform the school of any concerns that may affect their child's progress or behaviour;
- encourage and support the student's work in the school and at home;
- support the school Positive Discipline for Learning Policy;
- support the school Dress Code and Mobile Phone/Other Devices policy;
- provide your child with the correct uniform and equipment for school;
- check and sign the school planner each week;
- attend Family Focus days and any special appointments if requested;
- pay for the replacement of any equipment, books or school planners your child loses or wilfully damages;
- support the policies of the school;
- support your child in participating in extra-curricular activities, work experience, trips and residential visits.
The Student's Agreement
To:
- come to school every day;
- use the school planner to record extended learning and targets;
- be on time for registration and all lessons;
- wear the correct uniform and comply with the dress code at all times;
- take all the books and equipment needed to lessons;
- work hard at all times, meeting all dates set for handing in work;
- complete extended learning activities, coursework and assignments on time;
- behave responsibly both in the school and travelling to and from the school;
- revise for and attend all examinations;
- help to keep the school a clean, safe and pleasant place environment;
- treat everyone in the school with respect;
- take an active part in the school life including clubs, team trips and residential visits and work experience;
- respect the school rules and behave according to the school Positive Discipline for Learning policy;
- respect school property, community and environment;
- give letters and information from the school to parents and return replies promptly;
- use the school facilities, including ICT in a responsible, respectful and considerate manner; not bring to the school anything which is dangerous, illegal or against the rules.
Home School Agreement