Senior College Handbook - St Andrew's College

LatenessAny student who arrives late for a tutor meetingor Friday assembly must report to Senior Collegereception so that their arrival is documented and alateness note issued. Any student who arrives duringor after period one must report to Senior Collegereception. This will mean their arrival is documentedand a lateness note issued. All lateness notes shouldbe given to the teacher of the class arrivedat first.Latness to ClassIt is a discourtesy to arrive at class late. If you doarrive late, you should report to Senior Collegereception to obtain a lateness note to take to yourteacher. Enter the classroom quietly and withoutdisruption. Wait inside the door until the teacher isready and able to acknowledge you. If you arrive latewithout an acceptable reason or a lateness note fromSenior College reception or another staff memberyou will be recorded as late. You should take booksfor successive classes, and thereby avoid returning tothe Senior College between classes.For the awarding of Terms, three late arrivals are theequivalent of one unjustified absence.A list of late arrivals will be circulated at Thursdaytutor meetings each week. It is each student’sresponsibility to check and take whatever action isnecessary.Latness to Tutor Group MeetingsIf you are late to tutor meetings you will not beaccepted into the group unless you have been issuedwith a lateness note. These slips are issued fromSenior College reception. If you arrive late withouta slip or do not attend your tutor group meeting youwill be recorded as late. Students need to rememberthat attendance at tutor meetings is a requirementfor the awarding of the Senior College Diploma.LeaveIf you wish to leave the College grounds during theday, you must obtain leave and sign out at SeniorCollege reception. Year 12 students are generallynot allowed to leave the College. If you are sickyou should see the Registered Nurse in the HealthCentre.You are encouraged to make all appointmentsoutside school time. If this is not possible, it is acourtesy to inform teachers whose classes will bemissed during the appointment time. You must leaveand return via the Leave Book located in the SeniorCollege reception.Year 12During the College day, Year 12 students mustobtain permission from their Dean, Senior Collegereception or the Head of Senior College to leavethe grounds. Permission will require a note from aparent or guardian, a consultation appointment card,the parent or guardian making prior contact with theschool or at the discretion of the appropriate Deanor the Head of Senior College. Departure and returnmust be via the Leave Book located in the SeniorCollege reception.Year 13One of the privileges of Year 13 is the ability to signout at lunchtimes only, using the Leave Book inSenior College reception. The book is self-sign ondeparture and return. Full and correct uniform mustbe worn whilst on lunch leave. Students cannot leavethe grounds at other times of the day, unless theyhave a note from a parent or guardian, a consultationappointment card or if the parent or guardian hasmade prior contact. Students are not permitted toleave the College during study period.Year 13 Home StudyIn Term 3, Year 13 students are able to apply forhome study. This means they are able to study athome in their scheduled study periods if practicable.Such applications are considered on their individualmerit, and the student’s academic achievement inYear 13 is taken into account.Parents are also required to accept responsibility fortheir son or daughter during these times. Applicationforms are available from Senior College reception.Parents or guardians will be advised of the outcomeof such applications.Special LeaveSpecial leave is generally granted for compassionatereasons affecting immediate family and forparticipation in a recognised event (sports, cultural,seminar, conference). Application forms for specialleave can be downloaded from StAC Information andForms on the intranet, and where possible theseshould be submitted to the Head of Senior College noless than ten days in advance. Parents or guardianswill be advised of the outcome of such applications.7