Ratcliffe-College-Key-Stage-3-Handbook-2016-2017

What are the rules about Behaviour and Discipline?
We believe that the effective functioning of our School can only be achieved by
developing a culture of co-operation and consideration. The Ratcliffe College
"special atmosphere" and ethos have been created through an approach of
combining firm discipline and high expectations with encouragement, praise and
motivation; this combination is essential in order that students and staff can
work together in a happy, positive environment.
We celebrate achievement
Every opportunity is therefore taken to reward both students’ achievement and
their good behaviour. This may be through direct praise from a subject teacher
or more formal recognition in a year group or school assembly. Students’ work is
celebrated through displays within subject areas and also around the school.
Students who achieve good Studies Grades or whose grades show significant
improvement, receive a congratulatory letter from the Academic Deputy Head.
At the school’s annual Prize Giving, Exhibition Day, students receive prizes for
achievement in academic subjects, for having consistently good effort grades
and for success in extra-curricular activities. Merit schemes operate
throughout Years 7-9. Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 can be awarded the
following in recognition of the Merits achieved:
First Certificate of Merit (20 Merits)
Second Certificate of Merit (30 Merits)
Merit Badge (50 Merits)
Merit Shield (70 Merits)
Merit ‘Super’ Shield (100 Merits)
£5 Amazon Voucher (150 Merits)
£10 Amazon Voucher (200 Merits)
Merits are awarded for
outstanding work, special
effort, service to others,
for representing the school
with distinction and for any
behaviour worthy of
commendation
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