Arklow CBS Parent’s Evening 2014/2015

Arklow CBS Mixed Ability Setup Timetable – Co-Curricular activities Uniform Book Rental Scheme -€130 Code of Behaviour Policies (see website) Website: www.arklowcbs.ie

Arklow CBS Facilities Canteen Outdoor and Indoor Basketball Courts Football Field School Library 2 Science laboratories Woodwork Room Art Room Technical Drawing Room Computer Room

Arklow CBS Code of Behaviour We pride ourselves on having a safe all inclusive orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and promotes respect for all. Merit System – merits awarded to students for Cooperation Participation Improvement Volunteering Excellence. Demerit System – demerits given to students for various breaches of the code of behaviour. Homework Disruption Cheek Late without reason Uniform

Arklow CBS Pastoral Care System Form Master-Mr. Ryan Assembly – Once per Month Class Tutor – One per Class Lunch Time Arrangements – 1st Years stay in school Student Leadership – Student Liaison Officers & Student Council

Arklow CBS 1ST Yr Core Curriculum English 4 Irish 4 Mathematics 5 History 2 Geography 2 Science 3 Religion 3 CSPE 1 SPHE 1 P.E 2 I. T. 1 28 Classes

1st Yr Non - Core Curriculum Arklow CBS 1st Yr Non - Core Curriculum French 2 German 2 Technical Graphs / Material Technology 2 Business Studies 3 Music 2 Art 2 Tutorial 1 14 Classes

Arklow CBS 1st Yr Assessment Continuous Assessment – Homework Subject Assessment – Classroom Exams Formal Assessment - Christmas & Summer Exams

Arklow CBS 1st Yr Reporting Christmas and Summer Reports Interim Reports as Required

Arklow CBS Student Awards Student of the Year Attendance ** Music Art Literary Information Technology Athlete of the Year Young Scientist Golfer Merits Other awards as decided by teachers

Extra – Curricular Activities Arklow CBS Extra – Curricular Activities Soccer GAA Basketball Rugby Hurling Cross Country Running Lunch time activities Computer club Homework club Chess club Fifa Games

Arklow CBS School Uniform School Jacket Grey Trousers Grey jumper with school crest Light Blue Shirt Navy Tie Black runners or shoes (must be completely black-no stripes etc.) School Tracksuit Uniform check daily

Lateness is not acceptable. Arklow CBS School Day We encourage all students to be in prior to first bell in order that they can get to their locker and get organised for the school day ahead. First Bell 8.50 Class Bell 8.55 3 x 40 minute class periods Small Break 10.55 Class Bell 11.05 Lunch 1.05 First Bell 1.45 Class Bell 1.50 End of day 3.50 Lateness is not acceptable.

Arklow CBS Contact with Parents Text System School Reports Parent – Teacher Meetings Phonecalls Interim Meetings (if required) School Journal

Supporting your son’s Education Advice for parents Early days – nerves Dealing with teacher etc Learning Difficulties Extra Curricular Balanced Approach Pastoral Care Health & Safety Homework & Study

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