STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011-12 - Bishop Thomas Grant School

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CODE OF CONDUCT At Bishop Thomas Grant School we value: - faith - seeing God in others - truthfulness and courage - keeping promises - respecting the rights and property of others - acting considerately, courteously and respectfully towards others - helping those less fortunate, weaker and less-able than ourselves - taking personal responsibility for one’s actions - self discipline - sincerity - working to the best of one’s ability - recognising and respecting any cultural differences - the right to learn - equality - being punctual to school and lessons - acceptable language at all times - a calm and quiet atmosphere in the school - our environment We reject: - prejudice - illegal actions - violence - racism - bullying or activities - irresponsibility - deceit - cheating - dishonesty - abuse of chemicals - cruelty - graffiti - bad language - litter EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STUDENT 1.Students are expected to treat all staff and their peers with respect and good manners at all times. Teachers’ instructions should be followed in full in relation to class, playground and all school related activities. 2. All misunderstandings between students and staff need to be resolved with the staff member involved, at a mutually convenient time. 3. There is a Sixth Form Dress Code that students need to adhere to. The purpose of this is to instil a sense of pride in our Sixth Form as well as to adequately prepare students for adultlife, the world of work and business. 4.An excellent attendance and punctuality record is expected, in order to achieve each individual’s potential. School starts promptly at 8.45am. Students should travel quickly around the school to arrive promptly at lessons. Every absence must be explained by a phone call on the first day of absence by the parent/carer and by a note on the student’s return to school. Lateness should also be explained by a note. 6
5.Bishop Thomas Grant accepts no responsibility for the security of valuable items and equipment. If a student brings such items into school, it is their responsibility to keep them secure; we can take no responsibility for such items lost. 6.Computers are not to be used for illegal activities, games or entertainment purposes. Music is not to be downloaded as it causes storage problems. Food and drink are strictly forbidden in the ICT rooms, as well as in the LRC. 7.Any item found must be handed in to the school office without delay. Students may enquire there for lost property. 8.Students may eat and drink non-alcoholic beverages in the Sixth Form Common Room. All litter is to be placed in bins. Purchased food may not be taken out of the Common Room. 9.Students are not allowed to eat or drink in the classrooms or corridors, with the exception of drinking water. Chewing gum is forbidden in school, as it is unsightly and results in damage that is expensive to remove. 10. All students must act in an appropriate manner. Any unacceptable physical contact, even as a joke, will be regarded as a breach of school health and safety rules. The school community must be a safe and calm place for all in which to learn. 11.Students must move briskly to their lessons at all times. There is a one-way system in place to ensure fast and efficient movement in between lessons. 12.If a student feels ill, or has an accident, he/she must tell a teacher immediately. The student will be sent to the school office with a note. There are First Aid staff that will take care of students. Parents or carers will be contacted to collect their child if they are judged too ill to stay in school or who need non-urgent hospital treatment. In the case of a serious emergency an ambulance will be called and the parents or carers will be contacted immediately to tend to their child. Please ensure that contact numbers are accurate and up-to-date to save unnecessary delays; we must be able to contact a parent / guardian at ALL times. 13.Medicines must not be brought into the school. If a student is required to take medication, a medical form must be completed by the parent or a doctor and given to the Director of Sixth Form, who will phone home to endorse this (the form is available from reception). As a result, all medication should be handed in to the School office, with the exception of inhalers, which may be kept by students during the day. The school will take no responsibility for the administration of any medications. There are strict rules relating to student medication – these are available on request. 14.Alcohol, illegal substances or weapons are forbidden. The school operates a zero tolerance policy and students involved in related incidents will be subject to very serious sanctions. The Headteacher reserves the right to permanently exclude any student who is caught buying, selling, associating with, or using, illegal substances or weapons on the journey to school, in school, or on the way home from school. 15.The graffiti of books, furniture and school property is forbidden and sanctions will be imposed and/or invoices will be issued to relevant students for repair or replacement. 16.No ‘lasers’ are to be brought into school. 17.Sixth Form students are allowed to leave the school during break time and lunchtime. It is up to the student to ensure that he/she is back in time for the start of lessons after break and lunch. 18.Smoking is not allowed anywhere within the school premises. If students wish to smoke, they can do so during break and lunch, as long as they are not on site and are away from the school entrance. 19.Each student must sign out officially at Main Reception if they are leaving school early. The Director of Sixth Form must endorse this personally. This is a Health & Safety requirement, as every person must be accounted for on the school site in case of fire or other safety risks. 7
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