Important Information for New Year 7 Parents/Carers Behaviour for Learning: delivering results, delivering success Welcome from the Leadership A calm, purposeful atmosphere for learning delivers results. certificate – recognising their successes at KS3 before moving Welcome from Underpinning this is the Behaviour for Learning (BfL) Policy. This onto KS4 and their GCSE studies. is central to our mantra - ‘Culture + Consistency = Excellence’. Behaviour Points – These are recorded as a consequence of The policy ensures that pupils understand our high expectations not meeting expectations. Behaviour Points allow us to track Headteacher Assistant and the consequences of not meeting these. Crucially, whatever and support pupils behaviour. Pupils record their rewards the LeadershipMrs Jo Cross Headteacher the lesson or teacher, the expectations and consequences and behaviour points in their planner and it is a great way to Mr Andy Dean are exactly the same. However, at the core of this approach celebrate their successes. Equally, plans will be put in place is a focus on rewarding those pupils who meet these high should a pupil not be meeting expectations. expectations. Low level disruption in classrooms has a huge impact on Rewards - we run a range of rewards initiatives throughout learning. The Consequence system helps to eliminate this and the academic year as a way to motivate and acknowledge ensure pupils can focus on learning and teachers on teaching pupils for the great things that they do. This involves termly excellent lessons. The C System: A C1 represents a verbal reward assemblies led by Key Stage Leaders, annual reward warning, a C2 a Behaviour Point and a C3 a detention. These On behalf of the school community, we are pleased to welcome you to Carleton High School at the beginning of what will celebration evenings which parents are invited to attend and detentions are held on the following day and last for a minimum be an exciting and successful journey. As a parent that is new to Carleton, or as one who has been here before with older immediate praise in lessons and corridors delivered through an of one hour. We always give 24hrs notice to enable parents to siblings, we hope that you will find this booklet a useful starting point for supporting your child’s transition to secondary online system, Epraise which tracks pupil rewards points and make arrangements to ensure that their child gets home safely. school. Carleton really is a special place to be and we are really looking forward to you joining us in September. makes celebrating their achievements easy. If a pupil continues to disrupt they will receive a ‘Red Card’ and be removed from the classroom to ensure other pupils can In addition to this when pupils join us in Year 7 they are enrolled continue to learn. If pupils fail to attend a one hour detention, on to our KS3 Graduation Programme. By achieving a set of they receive a two hour detention the next day. core goals during Years 7 – 9, pupils will graduate at the end of Year 8. Pupils who excel may also be part of an elite group Pupils and staff understand this system, and these clear, high who graduate with honours. Our KS3 Graduation includes a expectations ensure a purposeful and calm environment for celebratory ceremony for parents and guests at the end of Year learning - and success. Carleton High School - Term and INSET Dates 2020 – 2021 9, where pupils wear a traditional cap and gown and receive a September 2020 February 2021 Monday 7th INSET – School open to staff Friday 12th February School closes Pupil Non-negotiables September Monday 22nd School opens Tuesday 8th INSET – School open to staff February September March 2021 All pupils are asked to meet the following Pupil Non- Pupilnegotiables: Endeavour to speak clearly, correctly and in full Wednesday 9th School open for all year Friday 26th March School closes September groups sentences. April 2021 Follow staff instructions first time and without We want pupils to develop effective communication October 2020 Monday 12th April School opens questions. skills. Friday 23rd October School closes May 2021 Non-negotiablesWe don’t want pupils ignoring or arguing with staff. November 2020 Walk calmly and quietly around the building; do not Monday 3rd May Bank holiday Monday 2nd November School opens Be punctual in the morning and to all lessons with a have inappropriate physical contact with other pupils. Friday 28th May School closes full set of equipment. Pupils are expected to have regard for the safety of December 2020 June 2021 We want to ensure pupils have good, strong habits themselves and others whilst moving around school, Thursday 17th School closes to pupils Monday 7th June School opens and don’t miss any learning. throughout the day, including break and lunch times. December Friday 25th June INSET- School open to staff This creates an orderly environment and it eliminates Friday 18th December INSET – School open for staff Always have a polite and positive attitude towards further chances of bullying. July 2021 January 2021 staff and peers. Friday 23rd July School closes to pupils Monday 4th January School opens Manners are incredibly important and we want to Respect the building – never drop or leave litter. Monday 26th July INSET – School open to staff create a really positive environment. Pupils are expected to treat the school building and its contents with respect. In all lessons have your planner out on the desk, record homework and complete it on time. The Behaviour for Learning Policy underpins the above This enables staff to easily communicate rewards or non-negotiables and all aspects of school. We have high concerns with parents/carers. standards and expectations of all pupils and the Behaviour *Please note that Year 11 pupils will be expected to attend School during the May Spring Bank Holiday for exam revision for Learning Policy reflects these. Support and plans will Workshops. Speak only with the teacher’s permission during be put in place should a pupil not be meeting expectations, lessons. and reasonable adjustments made for pupils with specific Please also remember that holidays during term-time will not be authorised. Please ensure that you check our dates Pupils should follow the teacher’s instructions needs. carefully before making any bookings. in relation to speaking in class which may vary depending on the focus of the lesson. There will, of course, be lots of discussion in class, but focused on learning. THE CORE UNIFORM UNIFORM CHECKLIST ITEM PHOTO Our pupils are expected to achieve Blazer* Shirt standards of excellence in all areas of school life, Navy Blue with White with a pointed including appearance. An excellent school logo collar and no logo. The shirt may have long standard of uniform supports excellent or short sleeves. behaviour, equality amongst young people and reflects the pride that our pupils have in being part of the school community. Correct uniform must be worn at all times. Trousers Skirt Black tailored formal Black tailored knee If a pupil wears incorrect pieces of uniform, “Our high expectations of uniform not style, these should length with school or wears an item inappropriately, appropriate only helps pupils to achieve more, but not be skinny leg, identification. sanctions will be put in place, and parents / gives the best impression stretchy, patterned, of Carleton pupils throughout the decorated, jeans, The school’s official carers will be contacted. community. They are proud of their flares, boot-legged, uniform supplier retails school and their uniform reflects this.” tracksuit bottoms or a skirt that meets these We are using local uniform stockist following Mrs J Cross, leggings. requirements. feedback from parents. The full uniform list and Headteacher Trousers should not details of the official school uniform supplier can have decorative be downloaded from our website: buttons, buckles or www.carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk/uniform fashion belts. Legwear Ties* Black Opaque Clip on Dark Blue with Tights (40+denier) shield on the bottom Black Socks Sweater* (optional) V Neck Navy COATS AND OUTDOOR JACKETS MAKE THE RIGHT FOOTWEAR CHOICES…. If the weather requires an additional layer to be worn Parents / carers should be aware that only plain black over their uniform, pupils should wear a suitable shoes are permitted in the school – there must be no PE KIT ‘outside’ coat or jacket. This must be worn over the white/coloured labels, logos, markings or studs. Shoes blazer. must be leather or leather look. Please note that suede Shorts* Skort* - optional footwear is not allowed. A general guide is to ask if the Navy Mesh shorts with Navy with school n Outdoor coats must not be worn indoors. shoe would be considered appropriate for a professional school logo office environment and would be worn with a suit. logo n Hoodies and Denim Jackets are not allowed in school. Footwear must be sensible. Pumps, high heels, JEWELLERY, HAIR AND MAKE-UP trainers, sandals or boots of any kind are not allowed; Pupils should be well-groomed at all times. Extreme hairstyles including shaved heads on a number 1 or less The images below provide some examples. If you are and unnatural colours are not permitted. unsure, please contact the academy to clarify before Reversible Rugby Top* Polo Shirt* making a purchase. This is not an exhaustive list and Navy/Red with the school Pale Blue with the is designed to provide a guide. Please note that pupils logo school logo n Subtle make-up is permitted – this should be wearing shoes that do not meet the Uniform Policy subdued and natural. If staff feel it is excessive then will be loaned a pair for the day and parents will be Fleece*(Optional) pupils will be asked to remove it.