www.buckiehigh.com BUCKIE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Handbook 2021 Information for parents & pupils 1 Together we are developing skills to be: Successful in Learning, Life and Work WELCOME TO BUCKIE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................... 7 WELCOME FROM THE PUPILS ................................................................................................................. 8 BUCKIE HIGH SCHOOL STAFF ................................................................................................................ 10 SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ................................................................................................................... 12 THE SCHOOL DAY .................................................................................................................................. 13 TERM & HOLIDAY DATES ....................................................................................................................... 13 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................ 14 COVID-19 Impact on Schools ................................................................................................................ 14 GUIDANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 15 ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS GROUP ............................................................................................................. 16 CURRICULUM ........................................................................................................................................ 17 BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION (S1/2/3) ................................................................................................ 18 SENIOR PHASE CURRICULUM (S4/5/6) ................................................................................................. 19 UNIVERSAL PUPIL SUPPORT AT BUCKIE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL .................................................. 19 EXPECTATIONS OF PUPILS ..................................................................................................................... 20 SUCCESS IN LEARNING ...................................................................................................................... 21 .............................................................................................................................................................. 21 CHANGE OF COURSE ............................................................................................................................. 21 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE ......................................................................................................................... 21 QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................................ 22 SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL & CULTURAL VALUES ............................................................................... 23 RELIGIOUS & MORAL EDUCATION (CORE) ............................................................................................ 23 SCHOOL CHAPLAINS .............................................................................................................................. 23 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS .............................................................................................................. 24 ACCESSIBILITY........................................................................................................................................ 24 LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE ................................................................................................................. 25 SPORTS FACILITIES ................................................................................................................................ 25 16+ LEARNING CHOICES ........................................................................................................................ 26 PUPIL ROLL ............................................................................................................................................ 26 DATA PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................... 26 ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 29 EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................ 30 PART TIME WORK ................................................................................................................................. 30 2 EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS ................................................................................................................. 31 PARENTS’ MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................. 31 CAREERS EDUCATION............................................................................................................................ 32 SANCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 32 HOMEWORK.......................................................................................................................................... 32 BULLYING .............................................................................................................................................. 34 BEHAVIOUR & SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................... 35 SCHOOL CODE ....................................................................................................................................... 39 PUPIL CONSULTATION & RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................................ 40 SCHOOL WEBSITE .................................................................................................................................. 40 EMERGENCY & STORM ARRANGEMENTS ............................................................................................. 41 SCHOOL MEALS ..................................................................................................................................... 42 FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND CLOTHING GRANTS .................................................................................... 42 CHILD PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................... 44 YOUNG CARERS STATEMENT ................................................................................................................ 44 GETTING IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD .................................................................................................... 45 NAMED PERSON SERVICE ..................................................................................................................... 45 HEALTH CARE ........................................................................................................................................ 46 MEDICINES IN SCHOOL ......................................................................................................................... 46 PARENT COUNCIL .................................................................................................................................. 46 REPORTING ........................................................................................................................................... 46 CHANGE OF HOME CIRCUMSTANCES ................................................................................................... 46 SCHOOL DRESS POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 47 PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT ..................................................................................................................... 47 ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL ...................................................................................................................... 47 WHAT TO BRING TO SCHOOL ................................................................................................................ 48 FREE ACCESS TO SANITARY PRODUCTS ................................................................................................ 49 CHARGES ............................................................................................................................................... 50 CARE OF PROPERTY ............................................................................................................................... 50 LOCKERS ................................................................................................................................................ 50 SCHOOL BUSES ...................................................................................................................................... 51 BUCKIE & THE WORLD .......................................................................................................................... 52 RESIDENTIAL TRAVEL 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