Learning Agreement

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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.

Sixth form privileges

These privileges are available to Sixth Form students as long as they adhere to this Learning Agreement:

Common Room –students may use this area for socialising during their break and lunchtimes
You may use mobile phones in the Common Room and Street areas
Cafeteria – a good range of high quality foods unique to the Sixth Form
Students have ICT access in the Library, E9 and Work Room for silent, independent study during non-contact lessons and the Street area for quiet study
KS5 subject specialist resources are available in the Library and Work Room
Provision of IAG activities on a Friday afternoon and Futures Week in Y12, that will develop your knowledge of Progression Routes after Sixth Form and develop your Transferrable Skills
Provision of your own Unifrog account to use as a personal Careers Platform
The opportunity to engage and involve yourself in a wide range of Leadership and Extra-curricular Opportunities to acquire your School Colours and develop your employability skills.

Student agreement

All students agree to:

Aim to be in school 100% of the time and have a minimum attendance of 96%.
Not take holidays during term time. Any holiday taken will not be authorised during term time.
Make every effort to book medical (or other) appointments outside of school hours, at weekends or in holiday time.
100% punctuality and attendance to timetabled Subject lessons, General RE, Directed Study lessons, morning registration and tutor (8.45am), IAG, Masses and Assemblies
wear your Sixth Form uniform in accordance with the Uniform Policy
wear your uniform with pride so that you are a smart role model for our younger children in school and the wider community
complete all Directed Study tasks, homework and coursework, as well as Independent Study, and hand them in to meet deadlines issued by staff
attend timetabled Directed Study lessons fully equipped and ready to work. Students will not be allowed to leave these lessons for any reason
make good use of non-contact time in school by using the Library, ICT facilities, Sixth Form Work Room and Street area to complete work set
to take responsibility to undertake and complete independent study
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 all 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
limit part-time work to 10 hours per week.
accept responsibility to find a week’s Work Experience placement
abide by all school regulations and ICT Acceptable User Policy
only consume drinks and snacks in permissible Sixth Form areas and the Street at break and lunch time- students have a shared responsibility for the tidiness of these areas
follow signing in/out procedures in line with Health and Safety Fire Regulations to safeguard yourself and fellow students and pupils in the school

School agreement

The School will

provide teaching and homework for all subjects throughout the academic year
provide you with timetabled hours of Directed Study to enable success and develop your independent learning skills for University or Employment.
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 and Assessment Feedback so you can monitor your progress and implement the Feedback given
provide Parental Reports on academic progress in the Sixth Form
provide information and advice on Post-18 Options: Employment, Apprenticeships, Further and Higher Education including UCAS and careers information
provide Leadership and Enrichment Opportunities for extra-curricular involvement in sporting and community activities
provide the opportunity for you to achieve your School Colours: Fide, Labore and Caritate
be open for you to use study facilities: Work Room and Street areas Monday-Thursday until 5.30pm or in a department if supervised by a member of staff
safeguard all pupils and students

Unacceptable conduct

The following conduct is unacceptable and will be dealt with through the school’s disciplinary procedures.

Failing to abide by school rules
Breaching the Uniform Policy
Arriving late to morning tutor registration (after 8.40am) or lessons
Leaving the school site between 9.00 and 3.15pm
Leaving or entering the school site without signing out/in at Main Reception
Smoking on the school site, entrance, neighbouring housing, roads leading to school site and public transport to and from school
Using mobile phones in tutor, lessons, in the atrium or around the school site
Acting irresponsibly in any of the Sixth Form Areas or wider school environment
Playing cards or gambling on-line
Misuse of substances
Breaching the ICT Acceptable User Policy

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. I agree to uphold these obligations.

Learning Agreement