Meldrum Academy Prospectus 2010

Each child will have an individual interview with her/his PT (Pastoral Care)
at least once a year to assist in monitoring her/his progress.
As our pupils complete second year and move into third year the Careers
Service will begin to work with pupils and arrange interviews with them to
assist in career planning. Careers Advisors also attend Parents’ Evenings
from second year to contribute to advice given on subject choice. A similar
process takes place as pupils go from fourth year to fifth year.
11. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE
Research indicates that attendance at school and achievement in
examinations are closely linked in that pupils with poor attendance records
fail to do well in national examinations. At Meldrum Academy, we will work
closely with parents to encourage full attendance where possible.
We would ask that parents limit holidays taken during term time unless
essential. Should you intend to take a holiday during term time please write
to the Head Teacher in advance. It should be noted that Scottish
Executive guidelines only permit schools to record such absences as
‘authorised’ under special circumstances. Details of this can be given on
request.
Should we have any concerns about a pupil’s pattern of attendance or
punctuality then the pupil’s Pastoral Care teacher will contact parents in
writing or by telephone or email if appropriate.
Seemis Messaging is a text messaging or voicemail service which allows us
to inform you that your daughter/son is not in school. The purpose of
Seemis Text Messaging is to assist with pupil safety by ensuring that both
family and school communicate almost immediately where pupils are absent.
Full details of the service are available as Appendix 3.
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