Parent Orientation Day KS3 Homeroom Expectations Friday 23rd August 2019

Summary Homeroom Expectations Recording Homework Timetables Homework Student Absence Uniform Lockers Stationary Contact Details

Homeroom Expectations Students should be in homeroom by 8am each morning otherwise they will be marked as ‘absent’ Students must be dressed in appropriate uniform Students must have the correct equipment required for the day If students are late, they must sign in the late book at the front of school Students should wear their house shirt each Friday for house competitions.

Timetables You can see you child’s personalised timetable via the Parent Portal New students will receive access to their portal account during their first day at school A copy of the year group timetable summary is in the Orientation Day Pack

Homework In KS3, students receive homework in English, Maths and Science for up to 1hr per subject, per week. [first language students will receive additional homework] Students may sometimes receive additional non-core subject work to complete Homework must be submitted and completed on the deadline given by the classroom teacher Teachers will follow the homework timetable when setting homework Homework should be printed and ready to submit to a teacher at the start of a lesson at the teachers’ request.

Homework Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 Yellow   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 Yellow English Maths Science 7 Blue 7 White 8 Yellow 8 Blue 8 White 9 Yellow 9 Blue 9 White

Recording Homework All homework is set through Engage and will be displayed on each pupil’s individual portal. Teachers will log homework with the task, deadline and any necessary instructions. In addition, teachers may also post homework tasks on Google Classrooms for students. Pupils can log into their portal page using the portal link on the school webpage.

Recording Homework

Student Absence In the event that a student is to have planned absence / illness, the school must be notified Planned absence [errand leave] requires the completion of a form in the front office Only special circumstances will result in errand leave being granted and this is considered on a case by case basis When students are ill, an email should be sent to the office and homeroom teacher informing them. Only when this is received, can the attendance be marked as illness If students are absent without reason, this is recorded as absent [not authorised]. Please inform the school of all absences in advance where possible.

Uniform Students should wear only the uniform as required in the school handbook Students are not permitted to wear hooded tops / jumpers that are not school jumpers – such items will be confiscated if this is a persistent issue Skirts should be knee length. Shorts should sit on the knee A single, stud earring is permitted in each ear Students should look tidy and presentable each morning for the start of the school day Students should wear their PE kit on appropriate days. If this is a Friday, they should wear their house shirt and PE shorts and change into their PE shirt.

Uniform

Lockers All secondary students are provided with a locker. All students will receive a new locker this year Students should keep the majority of their books in their locker and visit it frequently during the day to keep their bag light Laptops can be stored in lockers and collected by students when requested by teachers Lockers should remain clear of food waste and will be checked by homeroom teachers at intervals in the year If a student loses their key, they should visit the front office and arrange for a new key at a cost to them of 100THB.

Lockers Please bring your padlock and key from last year to school on Monday You will be issued a new locker number and will be able to put your books / PE kit etc. in you locker during Monday homeroom You can purchase a lock from outside of school or go to the front office during the day on Monday to get one.

Stationary and Equipment All students are expected to attend lessons with the appropriate stationary. This can alter slightly from subject to subject but as a minimum all students should have their own of the following: Pen [including a spare Blue/Black] Pencil Ruler Scientific Calculator Eraser Laptop & Power Supply [this can be stored in locker and collected when instructed by a teacher] Water Bottle Students who persistently forget items required in lessons may receive a sanction in line with the school behaviour policy.

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