Y8 Parents' Handbook 2020 - 2021 School Address: Please refer to social Distancing Guidance - Fred Longworth High School
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Y8 Please refer to social Distancing Guidance Parents’ Handbook 2020 – 2021 School Address: Printshop Lane, Tyldesley Manchester M29 8JN Tel. Number 01942 883796 Website: www.flhs.org.uk
FOREWORD Welcome back Year 8 I can’t believe it has been a year since we welcomed you and your child into the Freddie’s family! It has been an interesting year and different to one we’ve ever experienced before. I was really impressed with how all the students settled into life at Fred Longworth High School. It wasn’t always easy but students did themselves proud in settling into life at Freddie’s and embracing new challenges. I, along with the rest of the Year 7 team, have thoroughly enjoyed getting to you know child and watch them grow throughout this first year. Many students have made new friends, built relationships with members of staff, got involved in some of the many extra-curricular activities on offer and learnt new skills. We also had the fantastic few days away at Winmarleigh – a great experience and thankfully we were lucky with the weather! Your support and encouragement will, as always, be vital in ensuring that your child is successful in school. I would like to thank you for your support throughout the past year. Communication, however, is key; please do not hesitate to contact us with any worries or concerns. In addition to home support, attendance and punctuality are also key contributors to a successful education. It is important that we continue with the good habits begun in Year 7. Further information can be found in this booklet. Our Attendance Team are always available to offer support and guidance in this matter. This school was like no other and sadly in March Covid-19 forced schools across the country to close. I was really impressed with some of the fantastic work produced by students throughout lockdown – it made me very proud to be the Head of Year of such a talented group of students. Thank you again for your support since September but especially throughout the last few months. I really look forward to continuing to work with you and your child in September and for the next four years. Mrs J Brook Head of Year
Welcome to the Year 8 Team Head of Year 8 Mrs J Brook Direct Line: 01942 881988 Brookj@flhs.wigan.sch.uk Deputy Heads of Year Mr B Mcphail Mr M Dunning Mrs R Edwards Mrs C Clarke Mrs K Walters - SLT Year 8 Form Tutors Miss L Downey 8LD Miss C Hilton 8CH Mr M Bradley 8MB Mr P Maddigan 8PM Mr J Perrot 8JP Mr R Coull 8RC Mrs L Boardman 8LB Miss O Rea 8OR Miss E Potts 8EP Miss R Broadbent 8RB
Parents/Guardians as Partners Parents/Guardians are the best resource the school has in helping individual children succeed. How? • Check student notebook • Talk about homework • Discuss what is taught in lessons • Provide somewhere quiet to work with NO television • Contact school if you have any worries or concerns • Understand and support your child’s method of learning ‘For success, attitude is as important as ability’ CODE OF CONDUCT In and around school we expect students to: • be punctual • bring the correct equipment • respect and value people and their property • listen carefully and follow instructions • produce their best classwork and homework • always has their student notebook • wear correct uniform to and from school • respect all school facilities and property • use designated corridors • use appropriate language and manners • eat only in designated areas In and around school students must not: • have mobile phones switched on • chew gum • bring drugs/cigarettes and knives into school • drop litter • smoke cigarettes • leave the school premises without permission
SCHOOL UNIFORM We expect all students to wear the correct school uniform in the correct way. Black blazer with the school badge (compulsory) A school tie with the school badge visible A plain white shirt/blouse (without motifs) that must be tucked in at all times An approved black skirt or tailored school trousers with school logo. Approved skirts must be worn on the knee or no more than 5cm above Black ‘v’ necked jumper (not to be worn as an alternative to a school blazer) Black socks only. Black tights (plain or opaque) must be work with skirts Sensible black shoes with black laces (see school website - no trainers, trainer style shoes or high heels) A plain warm showerproof outdoor coat (no leather or denim jackets, hoodies, track or sweat tops to be used as top coats) Basic equipment needed every day: A student notebook, an appropriate sized bag to carry their belongings, blue/black pen, green pen, a set of ear phones, a ruler and calculator. Students should always carry a reading book in their bag. Physical Education Kit and Accessories Boys Girls Black shorts with school Logo Black shorts with school logo Black Performance training top with Logo Black Performance training top with Logo Black Socks Black Socks Football Boots Gym/training shoes (with non-marking soles) Gym/training shoes (with non-marking soles) Zipped training top (optional) Black Base Layer (additional warmth in colder months)(Optional) Black Base Layer (additional warmth in colder Zipped Training top (Optional) months)(Optional) Black Training Pants (Optional) Black Sports Legging (optional) GENERAL POINTS 1. Brightly coloured T-shirts should not be worn underneath shirts. 2. Cosmetics and coloured nail polish should not be worn to school. 3. Extreme hairstyles in terms of colour and cut e.g. tramlines/patterns are not permitted. Braids must be the same colour as the hair and must be secured by bands of the same colour. Any hair bands or bobbles should be plain and of a sensible size. No haircuts less than a ‘Number 2’ are allowed. 4. Jewellery (including badges) other than a wristwatch is not permitted. Ears and other body parts should not be pierced if it means that sleeper/studs have to be worn during the school day. 5. Mobile phones, iPods and MP3 players must not be seen or heard during school hours. If seen they will be confiscated until the end of the week. Students are permitted to use mobile phones at the end of the school day outside the school buildings. 6. If students wear incorrect footwear without an appropriate reason they will be isolated at break and lunchtimes. Students who arrive at school not wearing the correct school uniform may be sent home to change.
ATTENDANCE Parents/Carers have a responsibility to contact School on their child’s first day with an explanation of absence: Absence Line: 01942 881986 Please ensure you notify school of any changes to emergency contact numbers. School has a clear Attendance Policy. School makes the decision to authorise absence. In certain cases medical evidence will be requested. Wherever possible please avoid medical/dental appointments during school hours. If NO message is received on Day One of absence, Attendance Officer, Ms J Rea will operate our Parent Call System. It is vital that you contact school on Day One with a reason for your child’s absence If on Day 3 no contact has been made, school will undertake a welfare check. Parents are notified of their child’s attendance regularly i.e. Progress Review Day, parents’ evening, interim reports and on-line reporting. If your child’s attendance becomes a cause for concern, a letter will be emailed or posted to the child’s home address. Parents/carers could be invited to an attendance meeting in School with our Attendance Officer and HOY. A home visit could be undertaken. Unauthorised absences may result in a fine being issued / legal court proceedings. Holidays during term time, unauthorised absences will prevent your child attending the prom. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s attendance please do not hesitate to contact Ms J Rea on the above line. % ATTENDANCE DEFINED 100% over 3 terms Outstanding 100% Excellent 97% - 99.9% Good 93% - 96.99% Room for improvement 90.01% - 92.99% Danger Zone Serious cause for concern / potential 90% & Below legal action
Absence from School The Government states that every student’s attendance should be at least 96%. Being LATE after registration will also LOWER your attendance. Attendance Equals – days Which is Which means during one school absent approximately - this number of year weeks absent lessons missed 96% 9 days 2 weeks 50 lessons 90% 19 days 4 weeks 100 lessons 85% 29 days 6 weeks 150 lessons 80% 38 days 8 weeks 200 lessons 75% 48 days 10 weeks 250 lessons % Attendance Defined 100% over 3 terms Outstanding 100% Excellent 97% - 99.9% Good 93% – 96.99% Room for Improvement 90.01% - 92.99% Danger Zone Serious cause for concern/potential legal 90% & Below action
TERM DATES 2020 / 2021 Autumn Term Tuesday 1 September 2020 – Year 7 only Wednesday 2 September 2020 – Year 7 only Starts Thursday 3 September 2020 – All Year Groups Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2020 Half Term Friday 18 December 2020 End of Term (School closes 12:15pm) Spring Term Starts Monday 4 January 2021 Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February Half Term 2021 End of Term Wednesday 31 March 2021 Summer Term Starts Monday 19 April 2021 Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2021 Half Term Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2021 Friday 16 July 2021 End of Term (School closes 12:15pm) Key Dates/Events 2020/2021 Y8 Parents & Options Evening Y8 Student Led Conference
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