The Highcrest Academy

Home School Agreement

Home School Agreement - September 2023

The Pupil

 I will:

  • Show respect and behave with care, courtesy and concern for other students and staff
  • Abide by the school rules and look after the school environment
  • Wear the correct uniform and take pride in my appearance
  • Arrive punctually to the lessons, ensuring that I have the correct equipment with me
  • Behave quietly and courteously at school, and on the way to and from school so that I reflect the good name of the school
  • Complete extended learning tasks and work hard in lessons
  • Acknowledge that all members of our school community value and promote equality
  • Recognise the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and understand that bullying is not acceptable.

 The Parent/Carer

 I/we will:

  • Ensure that our child’s attendance is good and that they arrive punctually at school, properly equipped
  • Support the school’s policies and guidelines
  • Actively encourage my child to abide by the school’s behavioural and uniform policies
  • Support and encourage my child to complete their extended learning on time and to the required standard (as set out in the extended learning contract overleaf)
  • Inform the school of any problems or concerns that may affect my child’s work or behaviour at school
  • Attend parents’ meetings, academic reviews and other discussions regarding my child
  • Show an interest in my child’s life at school and encourage them to take part in extra-curricular activity
  • Help my child understand the value of equality
  • Actively encourage my child to recognise the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and understand that bullying is not acceptable.

 The Highcrest Academy

 We will:

  • Create an environment in which pupils feel secure and happy
  • Create an environment that is conducive to learning
  • Treat all pupils with respect, considering their views and opinions
  • Ensure that pupils are given guidance and teaching from professional staff
  • Give pupils the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular activities
  • Enable pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development
  • Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality, uniform or equipment
  • Let parents/carers know about any concerns or problems affecting their child’s work or behaviour
  • Send home regular assessments and annual reports
  • Arrange annual parents’ meetings during which their child’s progress is discussed
  • Regularly set, mark and monitor extended learning as outlined in the extended learning agreement
  • Keep parents informed about school activities through regular communications
  • Instil a culture that promotes equality
  • Recognise the protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010  and challenge any incidence of bullying. 

 

 Signed:

 

 (Pupil)

 Signed:

 

 (Parent)

 Signed:

 

 (Principal)