Y8 Parents' Handbook 2020 - 2021 School Address: Please refer to social Distancing Guidance - Fred Longworth High School

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Y8 Parents' Handbook 2020 - 2021 School Address: Please refer to social Distancing Guidance - Fred Longworth High School
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
Y8 Parents' Handbook 2020 - 2021 School Address: Please refer to social Distancing Guidance - Fred Longworth High School
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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