At the time of admission, students, parents and a member of staff will meet and discuss what is expected from all parties. By signing this contract students and parents are agreeing to the following:
Parents will ensure that:
- their child attends every day, on time, unless they are ill
- their child wears the correct uniform to, at, and on the way home from the academy
- their child has the correct learning equipment needed for the day including PE kit
- they support the academy’s policies on behaviour and uniform including a) up to 30 minute detentions without notice and b) same day severe incident after-school detentions until 5.30 p.m. once informed
- they provide a suitable environment for their child to work at home
- their child completes their homework on time and to the highest standard
- they attend Personal Adviser consultation appointments and Parent Days to discuss their child’s progress and any other meetings arranged with their consent
- they encourage their child to try a broad range of additional activities from those on offer
- they read and sign their child’s Student Planner every week
- their contact details are up-to-date and they let reception know if their details change.
Students will ensure that they:
- work hard and expect to learn in every lesson and additional activity
- attend regularly, arrive on time, wearing the correct uniform and with the correct equipment
- follow the academy’s rules at all times
- complete all homework to the highest standard and hand it in on time
- treat all adults and students with respect and stand up in class if the Principal or an unknown adult or visitor enters the room
- be polite at all times and open the door to let an adult through first
- respect the academy building and equipment and leave rooms tidy after using them
- take letters and messages home and deliver them to their parents or carers
- keep their Student Planner up-to-date with homework and targets and show it to academy staff if requested
In return the academy agrees to ensure that:
- we provide a safe and supportive environment for students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential
- students have the best possible education by providing a suitable curriculum and individual support
- we set challenging targets for students to aspire to and review them regularly
- we provide regular reports of students’ progress for parents
- we contact home to praise and reward students’ success
- we contact home if there are concerns about a student’s behaviour, effort or attendance
- we contact home immediately if students are to be detained for more than 30 minutes after the end of the academy day
- we provide opportunities for parents to discuss their child’s progress with teachers and other professionals.