Middle School Parent Handbook

Middle School Parent Handbook

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT HANDBOOK Table of Contents MIDDLE SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................. 4 Middle School Mission Statement ................................................................................................... 4 School Motto ................................................................................................................................... 4 School Colours ................................................................................................................................ 4 The School War Cry ........................................................................................................................ 4 The Homily of St Hilda ................................................................................................................... 4 PASTORAL CARE ............................................................................................................................. 5 Student Support ............................................................................................................................... 5 Pastoral Care Groups ....................................................................................................................... 5 Character and Leadership Development .......................................................................................... 5 Transition ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Orientation ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Leadership .......................................................................................................................... 7 Focus Weeks .................................................................................................................................... 7 Middle School Assembly ................................................................................................................. 8 The Code of Conduct and Expectations .......................................................................................... 8 Positive Relationships ...................................................................................................................... 8 Spirit Awards ................................................................................................................................... 8 Child Protection ............................................................................................................................... 8 Child And Youth Risk Management Strategy ................................................................................. 8 Statement Of Commitment .............................................................................................................. 8 Professional Counselling Service .................................................................................................... 9 School Counsellors ........................................................................................................................ 10 Chapel ............................................................................................................................................ 10 School Chaplain ............................................................................................................................. 10 Security .......................................................................................................................................... 10 ACADEMIC MATTERS .................................................................................................................. 11 Years 7 to 8 Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 11 Year 9 Curriculum ......................................................................................................................... 11 Changing an Elective ..................................................................................................................... 12 LEAP Program .............................................................................................................................. 12 Class Placement ............................................................................................................................. 12 Assessment and Reporting ............................................................................................................. 12 Parent Information Evenings ......................................................................................................... 13 Parent Teacher Interviews ............................................................................................................. 13 NAPLAN ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Assessment Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 13 Middle School Parent Handbook – V1 2017 030317 Page | 1 Absence from Assessment ............................................................................................................. 13 Submission of Assignments ........................................................................................................... 13 iPads ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Learning Skills ............................................................................................................................... 14 Daily Routine ................................................................................................................................. 15 Support and Services ......................................................................................................................... 15 Tutorials ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Learning Enhancement .................................................................................................................. 15 English as an Additional Language ............................................................................................... 16 Homework ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Library ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Library Hours ................................................................................................................................ 17 St Hilda’s Open for Learning ........................................................................................................ 17 Student Diary ................................................................................................................................. 17 Getting Connected - Online ........................................................................................................... 17 Online Learning ............................................................................................................................. 17 IT Problems ................................................................................................................................... 17 Responsible Use of IT ................................................................................................................... 17 iPads and Laptops .......................................................................................................................... 17 Mobile Phones ............................................................................................................................... 18 Celebrating Success ........................................................................................................................... 19 Certificates of Excellence .............................................................................................................. 19 Speech Day Awards ....................................................................................................................... 19 COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................ 20 SMS ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Excursions ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Student Café .................................................................................................................................. 20 Newsletter ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Current Information ......................................................................................................................

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