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Expectations of Sixth Form Pupils
In addition to these expectations, of which the spirit
is typically more important than the latter, please be
reminded that the school rules apply equally to all
pupils, including Sixth Formers and school prefects.
As a Sixth Form pupil at Millfield you are
expected:
General
1. To be responsible for your actions and realise
that you are a role model to the rest of the
school community. As such, the highest
standards of behaviour are expected.
2. To follow school rules on uniform and
appearance.
3. To recognise that the school has first claim
on your time and interest during term-time,
including sporting commitments on Saturdays.
In particular, social events and/or part-time
employment should not be allowed to interfere
with your academic studies or co-curricular
commitments.
4. To avoid arranging routine medical and dental
appointments and similar engagements which
conflict with academic lessons and other school
activities.
5. To arrive at and depart from school in keeping
with the published term dates. Terms are short
and you will not normally be excused for family
holidays.
6. To arrive punctually for academic lessons and all
other school commitments such as assemblies,
duties, rehearsals, sports events/games, clinics
and appointments with staff. Lateness is
disrespectful and disruptive to both the teacher
concerned and fellow pupils.
Academic Work
1. To recognise that, during term-time (including
Sunday), academic work is your main priority
and ensure an appropriate balance between
school work, co-curricular activities, part-time
employment and socialising.
2. To recognise that some academic work will be
expected of you outside term-time and to
arrange holiday activities with this in mind,
particularly in advance of public examinations
and coursework deadlines.
3. To strive to attain your best standard of work
and to meet the requirements of your courses.
The determination to succeed through a positive
attitude to learning and hard work is essential.
4. To arrive for every lesson punctually and fully
prepared with the appropriate resources and
with the required work completed. Prep is more
than assignments – it implies preparation for
lessons (i.e. reading and researching). It also
means organising and reviewing material and
notes from lessons, and following up tutors’
notes and guidance. No tutor should have their
lesson plans undermined by lateness or your
failure to carry out the required preparation.
Always keep your file well-organised and up
to date ready for the next lesson.
5. To take increasing responsibility for your own
learning by:
• Organising your time effectively and using your
private study time, evenings and weekends in a
purposeful way to follow up and consolidate
the work covered in class.
• Reading around your subjects (i.e. extending
your understanding and knowledge through
increased reading and research encompassing a
wide range of sources – e.g. books, news media,
the internet etc.). This is a basic requirement of
Sixth Form study in many subjects that will
enhance performance.
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