Grade 8 14 January 2011

Part 1 EXPECTATIONS - of parents - of school - of children

TIME 365 X24 =8760 HOURS IN 1 YEAR 200 X 8 = 1600 HOURS AT SCHOOL (18%) 7169 HOURS IN CARE OF PARENTS (82%)

Maslow hierarchy of needs

What can parents expect? All teachers prepared for lessons BASIC SKILLS – Reading and Writing Basic teaching aids to be used Regular checking of home work Realistic projects High quality tests and examinations All tests and exams to be marked timeously

What can parents expect? 2 Memo discussions after tests and exams Extra assistance when needed Cultivation of a trust relationship with parents Healthy classroom atmosphere Patience and understanding towards the child Regular / effective communication Safe school environment Code of Conduct to be enforced

What does the school expect from parents? 1 Suitable home environment for doing homework and study. Ensure child adheres to fixed study times, weekends included Ensure study times are used effectively Take interest in school work and follow up on tests written Attend and support childs activities Help check that homework is done

What does the school expect from parents? 2 Encourage your children Be sympathetic, but firm. Assist the school by insisting that your child knows and does the basics. Collect your children on time after school and school activities. Trust the professional discretion of Headmaster and teachers. Assist in enforcing Code of Conduct. School fees.

What can we (School and Parents) expect from our Children? Accept the responsibility to be taught Not to disrupt classes Adhere to the Code of Conduct Use opportunities presented by the school Respect and honour parents and teachers Work hard! Respect property – home, own, school, others Respect differences among people Honesty An attitude of Gratitude

PART 2 GRADE 10 SUBJECT CHOICES PASS REQUIREMENTS CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT INTERVENTION PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION 2010 GRADE 12 RESULTS

FET PHASE GRADE 1-3: FOUNDATION PHASE GRADE 4-6: INTERMEDIATE PHASE GRADE 7-9: SENIOR PHASE GRADE 10-12: FET PHASE

GRADE SUBJECT CHOICES SUBJECT CHOICE INFORMATION MEETING - AUGUST GROUP A – COMPULSORY GROUP ENGLISH HOME ANGUAGE AFRIKAANS 1 ST ADD. LANGUAGE OR SEPEDI 1 ST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS OR MATHS LITERACY LIFE ORIENTATION GROUP B – CHOICE GROUP CHOICE 1 CHOICE 2 CHOICE 3

GRADE 8-9 PASS REQUIREMENTS 40% IN 1 LANGUAGE 30% IN OTHER LANGUAGE 40% IN MATHEMATICS 40% IN 4 OTHER SUBJECTS

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT 2010: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT = 100% 2011: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT = 40% PROMOTION EXAM = 60% ( MATHEMATICS AND LANGUAGES WILL BE A NATIONAL EXAM IN GRADE 9)

INTERVENTION PROGRAMME READING MATHEMATICS STUDY PROGRAMMES WILL ONLY SUCCEED IF CHILD ATTENDS! SUCCESSFUL?

COMMUNICATION SMSS NEWSLETTERS TELEPHONE WEBSITE REPORTS DIARY SCHOOL COMMUNICATOR

School Communicator New system introduced this year. Load on to your computer (can be loaded on to multiple computers from one disk) Customised to suit the needs of your child. Will pop up once you switch on your computer and will alert you if information pertaining to your child has been added or updated.

Please RETURN the disk once you have loaded it on to ALL the computers you have at your disposal. Should you have any problems please feel free to contact me: Lauren Farrell PR/Communication School Communicator

WEBSITES

2010 GRADE 12 RESULTS 183 candidates 99,25% passed 70,1% university entrance passes

WILLOWRIDGE RESULTS IN CONTEXT SUBJECTNATION AL ABOVE 30% NATION AL ABOVE 40% WRHS ABOVE 30% WRHS ABOVE 40% WRHS AVERAG E % WRHS ABOVE 80% ACCOUN -TING 62,8%35,3%100%97,29%63%10,8% BUSINES S STUDIES 71,1%45,9%99%85,29%52%1,9% MATHS47,4%30,9%96,3%88,1%59%16,5% PHYSICA L SCIENCE 47,8%29,7%94,9%88,1%61%15,25%

EXCUSES ARE THE NAILS USED TO BUILD A HOUSE OF FAILURE.