We nurture all that is best in each of our students Sutton Park School 1 st Year Parent Evening Monday 12 th September 2016
Agenda 1 st Year Time Table & Option Subjects Role of the Year Head Use of email for contact Lockers / Homework Journals / Uniform Discipline Homework / Reports Afternoon Activities CAT Assessment Important dates for your diary
1 st Year Timetable
8.30 am 8.35 am 8.45 am 10.45 am 11.05 am 1.00pm 1.35 pm 1.45 pm 3.45 pm 3.50 pm The School Day Arrive at school. Access lockers for all materials needed for first three lessons. Registration First three classes (40 mins each) Break. Access lockers for all materials needed for periods 4, 5 and 6. Periods 4, 5 and 6. (40 mins each) Lunchtime Access lockers for all materials needed for periods 7, 8 and 9. Periods 7, 8 and 9. (40 mins each) Prepare for afternoon activity/prep After-school activity (finish at 4.40 pm) 4.45 pm Buses home WEDNESDAY EXCEPTION
1 st Year Timetable Core Subjects Core Subjects English Maths Irish History Geography Science Civics, Social & Political Education (CSPE) Social, Personal & Health Education (SPHE) Modern Foreign Language French German Spanish
1 st Year Subject Option Blocks 2016 / 2017 Option 1 Subjects Option 2 Subjects Art TG (Technical Graphics) Music Home Economics Business Studies Business Studies Only ONE subject in each option block can be chosen.
JCSA (Junior Cycle Student Award) 2016 / 2017 is the 3 nd year of the new JCSA programme. Change is gradual and positive. English, Science & Business Studies will be examined in 2019. NCCA (National Council for Curriculum & Assessment) website dedicated to details on the new Junior Cycle Student Award programme. www.juniorcycle.ie
The Role of the Year Head The Year Head has a responsibility for the welfare of the year group. The Year Head oversees student: Attendance & Registration Academic progress Pastoral care Discipline
Attendance & Registration Meet students for registration every morning at 8:35 am. Check notes for absence and notes requesting that students leave school early. An email, note in the student diary or phone call can be used to excuse absence. Check uniform. Acknowledge any problems that need immediate attention.
Academic Progress The Year Heads oversee the academic performance of each student in 1 st Year. Individual meetings with students will be arranged to discuss progress, if necessary The following will be monitored: Homework journals (checked each week) Presentation of work Organizational skills Any problem areas identified
Students will be provided with the following: A study skills workshop prior to Christmas exams in November. Revision lists for each subject 1 month prior to Autumn and Summer Exams. Study plan for Christmas and Summer Exams.
Pastoral Care The Year Head is responsible helping all students to integrate into their classes. Subject teachers will liaise closely with the Year Head on academic and pastoral care matters. Parents will be contacted by the Year Head if a student is causing concern / underachieving or if there is notable progress being made in the area of behaviour or academics. Parents should contact the Year Head immediately with any pastoral or academic concerns.
Bullying issues will be taken very seriously and will be dealt with according to Sutton Park Schools Anti Bullying Policy. Our Anti Bullying Policy is available in the downloads section of the school website under Child Protection. http://www.suttonparkschool.com/downloads
The use of email for contact My email address is joanne.hanratty@sps.ie I will do my very best to contact you via email or phone as soon as possible after receiving your correspondence
Lockers All students have been assigned a locker. Students must have a lock for their locker as the school does not provide locks. All locks must have a spare key. Students can give me their spare key for safekeeping. Please do not allow students to bring unnecessary valuable items into school. If this is unavoidable, the items should be kept with the student at all times.
Locker use Students may only go to their locker at the following times: Before Registration Break-Time Lunch-Time At the end of the school day.
Homework Journals All students have a homework journal. Students must use the homework journal to note any written / reading / learning and revision homework. Parents must sign the journal every week. The Year Head will check and sign all student diaries on a weekly basis. Notes of absence, requests for students to leave early or correspondence with individual teachers can be recorded by parents / guardians in the homework journal.
Uniform Picture examples of compulsory uniform is available on our website www.suttonpark.com
Pyramid of School Rule Infringements Leaving School without Permission Major Disruptive Behaviour Insubordination Smoking Vandalism Physical and Verbal Abuse Lewd, Indecent Behaviour Use of Bad language Minor Disruptive Behaviour Messing or Horseplay Failure to bring in books / copies / classroom equipment Failure to complete Homework on time Eating/Drinking in class Tampering with classroom equipment
Discipline Yellow & Red Card System Wednesday Penalty Teachers will document behavioural or academic issues on a Yellow or Red card. Offences for a Yellow & Red cards are included in the Yellow & Red sections of the Pyramid of the School Rules Infringement. Parents / Guardians will be contacted by email if a students receives a Yellow Card. Students in receipt of multiple Yellow Cards may be put into Wednesday Penalty at the discretion of the Year Head.
A Red Card may automatically result in a Wednesday Penalty. Parents / Guardians will be contacted. Wednesday Penalty: Library 1:45 3:40 pm Two / Three Red Cards - parents will be contacted / called in for a meeting with the Year Head. Further disciplinary measures may be taken.
Non - Behavioural Issues. Sanction: Lunchtime Detention 1:20 pm -1:45 pm every day. Lunchtime detention will be given for the following: Incorrect Uniform / No P.E Gear. Chewing Gum anywhere on the school campus / Littering. Late to School / No note for absence. Using hand held devices between classes. Lateness to class after Snack Break at 11:05 am and Lunch at 1:45 pm.
Awarding Positive Behaviour Positive behaviour will also be affirmed through the use of a Blue Card system. A Blue Card may be awarded for Helpfulness to other students & teachers / Any student who displays good Citizenship or is a good Ambassador for the school / Showing good example / Fostering the ethos of the school.
Homework Teachers have committed to giving homework each night in the form of reading work, written work, learning work or revision work. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 1 ½ hrs homework each night. It is very important that students recap on everything they have covered in class on that day.
School Reports You will receive 4 school reports during the school year: October & Easter reports based on homework, continuous assessments and project work. Christmas & Summer reports based on formal exams.
Extra-Curricular Activities 2016 / 2017 After school extra curricular activities take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday between 3:55 pm and 4:40 pm. After school extra curricular activities take place on Wednesday between 1:45 pm and 3:30pm. 1 st year students are expected to participate in extra-curricular activities and will only be allowed to leave the premises if parental permission is given in the form of a note / email.
Extra Curricular Activities 2016 / 2017
Extra Curricular Activities 2016 / 2017 The extra - curricular coordinator for 2016 / 2017 is Ms. Jaclyn Heffernan. For queries about extra - curricular activities please contact Ms. Heffernan at: jaclyn.heffernan@sps.ie
Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) All 1 st year students will take a CAT assessment. CAT assessment will be computer based assessment. Numerical, non-verbal and verbal reasoning skills are assessed. Identifies pupils strengths, needs and learning preferences. Informs target-setting and the development of individual learning plans. A sound basis for tracking student progress.
Important dates for your diary HPV, Tdap, Men C vaccine for 1 st Year Girls & Boys: Tuesday 27 th September Wednesday 29 th March HPV 1 & T dap - Girls HPV 2 & Men C - Girls T dap & Men C - Boys CAT Assessment: Monday 10 th October 2016. Open Evening: Thursday 13th October 2016. Christmas Revision Lists: Friday 28 rd October 2016. Christmas House Exams: Wednesday 30 th November Wednesday 7 th December 2016. 1 st Year Parent / Teacher meeting: January 2017 Date to be confirmed on calendar.