Sixth Form at Cardinal Hume Catholic School

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Learning Agreement

Post-16 education is voluntary so it is important that you make a full commitment to achieving success on your chosen courses. This Learning Agreement is drawn up to give you the best opportunity for success.

STUDENT AGREEMENT

All students agree to:

  • 95% attendance for the academic year (ie. 8 days of authorised absence only, including family holidays)
  • Attend all timetabled lessons, morning registration, tutor periods, enrichment, masses and assemblies.
  • Complete all independent learning tasks, homework and coursework set by staff and hand them in to meet deadlines issued by staff.
  • Make good use of non-contact time in school by using the Library and Sixth Form quiet work areas to complete work set.
  • Inform and seek advice from your subject teacher, tutor or Head of Sixth Form if you are having difficulty with any aspect of your studies.
  • Accept a shared responsibility with others in the Sixth Form for good conduct in school and for careful upkeep of Sixth Form areas.
  • Adopt a sensible, mature attitude in relationships with staff.
  • Accept a general responsibility for giving leadership and example to younger pupils and fellow students.
  • Wear the Sixth Form uniform: white shirt/blouse, black V-neck jumper (to be worn at all times), black trousers/skirt, Sixth Form tie, black sensible shoes, girls-one pair of sleeper or stud earrings, boys-one sleeper or stud earring. No trainers, denim or extreme haircuts/jewellery, no facial piercings to be worn. Extreme hair cuts and colours are unacceptable.
  • Accept a shared responsibility with others in the Sixth Form for good conduct in school and for careful upkeep of Sixth Form areas.
  • Limit part-time work to 10 hours per week.
  • Not take holidays during term-time.
  • Abide by all school regulations.

SCHOOL AGREEMENT

The school agrees to:

  • Provide teaching and homework for all subjects throughout the academic year.
  • Provide you with a Tutor who will meet with you to discuss your academic and personal progress in the Sixth Form.
  • Provide you with Modular Assessment Data so you can monitor your progress.
  • Provide Parental Reports on academic progress in the Sixth Form.
  • Provide information and advice on Post-18 Options: Employment, Further and Higher Education including UCAS and careers information.
  • Provide enrichment opportunities for extra-curricular involvement in sporting and community activities.

SIXTH FORM PRIVILEGES

These privileges are only available to sixth form students as long as they adhere to this Learning Agreement:

  • Sixth Form Area: students may use this area for socialising or work during non-contact lessons.
  • Lunchtime: Sixth Formers may leave the school site at lunchtimes.
  • Supervised Study: will be completed to develop Study Skills for Higher Education and Employment.
  • Independent Study: students have ICT access to the Learning Resource Centre for silent Independent Study during non-contact lessons
  • Afternoon Home Study Leave: 3 periods a week for Independent Study at home.
  • Cafeteria in the Atrium may be used for quiet work or discussion in non-contact lessons.

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT

  • Failing to abide by school rules
  • Leaving the school site without permission before 12.15pm
  • Smoking on the school site, entrance, roads leading to school site and public transport to and from school
  • Allowing visitors on site without staff permission
  • Using mobile phones and i-pods/MP3 players etc in lessons, in the atrium or around the school site
  • Eating and drinking in the Sixth Form areas at break and lunchtime
  • Playing cards

As a Sixth Form student, I have made a clear choice to continue my education at school. This choice involves obligations from both me and the school.

The student has signed this agreement to uphold these obligations.

STUDENT SIGNATURE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .