Hazlehead Academy Prospectus 2017 A Guide for Parents and Pupils Hazlehead Academy Tel: 01224 310184 / Fax: 01224 208434 Groats Road [email protected] Aberdeen www.hazleheadacy.aberdeen.sch.uk AB15 8BE Twitter: @hazleheadacad CONTENTS Welcome to Hazlehead Academy .......................................................................................................... 1 Introduction to Hazlehead Academy ..................................................................................................... 2 Hazlehead Academy Website ................................................................................................................ 2 Associated Primary Schools ................................................................................................................... 3 Core Values ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Ground Rules.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Corridor/Stair Rules ............................................................................................................................... 4 Staff of Hazlehead Academy .................................................................................................................. 5 Hazlehead Academy Parent Council ...................................................................................................... 9 Hazlehead Academy – Parent Teacher Association ............................................................................. 10 The House System ................................................................................................................................ 11 Inter-House Competition ..................................................................................................................... 11 Wider Achievement Opportunities ...................................................................................................... 12 Celebrating Achievement..................................................................................................................... 12 Dress for School ................................................................................................................................... 13 Clothing and Footwear Grants ............................................................................................................. 14 Taking of Valuables to School .............................................................................................................. 14 Use of Mobile Devices ......................................................................................................................... 14 Equipment for School .......................................................................................................................... 14 Charges for Supplying Materials for Courses ....................................................................................... 15 The School Year .................................................................................................................................... 16 The School Office ................................................................................................................................. 16 The School Day – 32 Period Week ....................................................................................................... 17 Morning Assemblies ............................................................................................................................. 17 Attendance and Punctuality ................................................................................................................ 18 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 19 The Senior Phase (S4 - S6) .................................................................................................................... 20 Senior Student Commitment ............................................................................................................... 21 Education Maintenance Allowance ..................................................................................................... 21 Careers Education ................................................................................................................................ 21 Assessment and Reporting to Parents ................................................................................................. 22 Hazlehead Academy Student Planner ................................................................................................. 24 Personal Learning Plan ......................................................................................................................... 24 S3 Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Homework ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Home/School Links .............................................................................................................................. 26 Business Links ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Pupil Support Faculty ........................................................................................................................... 28 Other Support Staff .............................................................................................................................. 29 Health Care .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Procedure in case of Absence or Sickness ........................................................................................... 29 Child Protection ................................................................................................................................... 30 Safety at School .................................................................................................................................... 30 Storm Emergency Procedures ............................................................................................................. 30 Emergency Information ....................................................................................................................... 31 Domestic Pets ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Positive Behaviour Management ......................................................................................................... 31 Anti Bullying Policy ............................................................................................................................... 32 Complaints Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 32 Student Representation – Pupil Councils ............................................................................................ 32 Eco School ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Travel Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 33 The School Library ................................................................................................................................ 34 Religious & Moral Education & Religious Observance ........................................................................ 35 Equal Opportunities ............................................................................................................................. 35 Multicultural And Anti-Racist Education ............................................................................................. 36 School Minibus ..................................................................................................................................... 36 Insurance .............................................................................................................................................. 36 Senior Prefect Team ............................................................................................................................. 37 Activities at Hazlehead ......................................................................................................................... 41 Catering ................................................................................................................................................ 42 Breakfast .............................................................................................................................................. 42 The School Fund ................................................................................................................................... 42 Curriculum For Excellence, Attainment and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) 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