ParentsHandbook_2016-17_v1.01
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Supporting Learning<br />
Homework<br />
We believe that homework is central to our students’ studies and is a reinforcement<br />
of work taking place in the classroom. In Year 7 most subject areas will give at<br />
least one homework every sixth lesson. The amount of homework set is increased<br />
as students progress through the school.<br />
Homework can be viewed online at connect.kscs.org.uk/homework<br />
Planner<br />
Students in Years 7 to 11 receive a planner which is used to record homework set<br />
and as a reminder to hand homework in on time.<br />
We encourage parents to monitor the planner on a weekly basis and to use it as a<br />
means of communication with the form tutor. Our school website will inform you<br />
of the frequency and type of homework set throughout the academic year and<br />
teachers place homework tasks on the school’s Learning Platform.<br />
Monitoring and Reporting Procedures<br />
Student progress is monitored through continuous assessment by teachers.<br />
Subject areas have a variety of methods of assessment with the common aim of<br />
providing feedback to students about their achievement.<br />
A review of student progress in each subject takes place each term. This enables<br />
us to praise students who are doing well, to identify areas of concern and to act<br />
on them quickly. We will inform you of the results of this review process by letter.<br />
You will receive a school report each term. This will give you details of the courses<br />
being studied and the progress your child is making in each subject area.<br />
There is a scheduled consultation afternoon in the first term when parents are<br />
invited into school specifically to talk to form tutors.<br />
Study Club<br />
Study Club takes place in 4U06 after school every day during term time from<br />
3:20pm to 4:30pm. Students can just drop in any day and do not have to stay for<br />
the whole time (students sign in and out). Students attend for different reasons:<br />
some need help with homework or coursework; others want to work collectively<br />
with friends, some want to use the internet or access software such as PowerPoint<br />
or Word. Homework helpers are on hand to assist students.<br />
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