Sawtry Community College promotes behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.

These guidelines refer to all students in years 7 to 11

Appropriate concessions are made for students in the Sixth Form, however we request that students in the Sixth Form are mindful of the good advice contained within this section and we expect them to be considerate and respectful of their gained privileges.

USE OF THE STUDENT DIARY

• Students should fill in their details, timetable and homework timetable as soon as possible.
• They should have this diary with them at all times. It is essential that they have it with them if they have been released from a lesson for any reason.
• Students should record all homework in the diary carefully. Remembering to note when the work is due in and, on completion, how long it took.
• They should use the diary to record important dates and messages for parents.
• Parents should sign it weekly and write brief notes to teachers in it when appropriate. Similarly, teachers may also write brief notes to parents when appropriate. Students must make sure these notes are drawn to the attention of parents or teachers when they are next seen.
• The tutor will check the diary regularly and sign it weekly.
• Lost diaries will need to be replaced with new ones. Students will be charged for any replacement.  The diary is designed to last a full academic year so needs to be looked after carefully.
• Misuse of this diary will be treated very seriously.

 

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS

These simple expectations are designed to create an environment in which everyone can work in a pleasant and productive atmosphere.

Students should:

• ARRIVE ON TIME TO EACH LESSON.
• REMEMBER TO BRING THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT TO LESSONS.
• ENSURE THAT ALL HOMEWORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND IS READY TO BE HANDED IN.
• LEAVE PROBLEMS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
• TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN LEARNING AND WORK TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
• TELL THEIR TEACHER IF THEY HAVE ANY WORRIES OR CONCERNS.

 

Please note that behaviour that affects learning or the learning of others will lead to sanctions being issued. These may include:

• Reprimands
• Being removed from the classroom
• Break or lunchtime detentions
• Being placed on report
• Being referred to senior members of staff
• Involvement of parents

Learning Expectations
Everyone Must Respect:
The Teacher	Classmates	The Learning Environment
Your teacher will: Start the lesson promptly Be prepared for your lesson Take an active interest in your progress Let you know how you are getting on Your teacher will ensure: There is learning opportunity for all The learning environment is suitable for learning		Students will: Arrive to lessons promptly Leave problems outside the classroom Have the correct equipment for the lesson Complete set homework on time Students must: Take an active role in lessons Always work to their full potential

 

Each Classroom in the College has two posters on the wall. One poster shows the Rewards a student can work towards if their behaviour and work ethos is good. The second poster highlights the consequences a student will encounter if they do not meet the classroom expectations.

Rewards Poster : <Click Here>

Consequences Poster: <Click Here>

 

 

USE OF ICT FACILITIES

The college has a strict Code of Conduct for the use of the computer network. Failure to keep within the code can lead to being denied access to the network.

In brief, the key points of this Code of Conduct are as follows:

• Game playing is not allowed.
• The use of the internet is restricted to those areas required by the lesson. Downloading files is not permitted.
• Students should not tamper with any hardware. Any problems should be reported to a teacher.
• Students should not access any area of the network other than their own personal files unless instructed to do so.
• Students must never use any other person’s login code or allow anyone else to use theirs.
• Students must never eat or drink when working on ICT equipment or are in a designated ICT classroom.

 
It is essential that students always follow all instructions fully when using the college ICT facilities.

Students must leave all computers as they find them, under any circumstances students should not change any settings or configurations (including backgrounds).

For the benefit of students, they must ensure that they keep the login number and the password which they are given confidential and that they take reasonable precautions to protect the work they have completed and saved to the network. If a student is worried that someone else may know their password, they must talk to a teacher immediately to have it changed.

Students are also strongly advised to make backup copies of important files on a regular basis in order to protect against loss or other problems.

The college is fully aware of the problems caused by inappropriate use of popular social network sites and take very seriously any reports of students being picked on or bullied via this medium.

 

AEROSOL SPRAYS

Due to the serious consequences for severe asthma sufferers related to the use of aerosol sprays in their presence, students are not allowed to bring aerosol sprays of any type on to site. Roll on alternatives are acceptable. The use of aerosol sprays on the site is a serious disciplinary matter.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The use of tobacco, alcohol or any other illegal substance is prohibited anywhere on the college site at any time.  In line with recent government regulations, the governing body have declared the whole site smoke free as of 1 July 2007. Non compliance will be a serious disciplinary matter within the college. Smoking within any building could also lead to criminal proceedings.

MOBILE PHONES

In line with a large number of other schools, mobile telephones are not allowed in the College.  A student who needs to contact home for any reason may use a pay phone in the library (at an appropriate break) or go to the pastoral office for permission to use the college phone system. There are a variety of reasons for this, including:

• They are valuable and easy to steal
• Loss of phones causes distress, wastes staff and student time and they are rarely found or handed in.
• They are a nuisance and can cause distraction and disruption to student learning during lessons
• They are used to organise, and prevent detection of, activities which are not in the students best interests, including bullying and intimidation

 

Mobile phones which are seen or heard in the college will be confiscated and will only be returned at the end of a college day after the parent has been informed – not on the day of confiscation. In cases of persistent infringement, the parent will be asked to come in to college to collect the phone by prior arrangement.

 

ITEMS OF VALUE

 

Mobile phones, cameras, laptops, games consoles and other valuable items are not covered by the College insurance policy.  If brought on site they are at risk of theft, loss or damage, therefore the College requests that they are left at home.

 

 

Sawtry Community College Home- School Agreement

 

The College will:

• Be fully committed to working in partnership with parents and will always contact parents when there is a concern about a student’s attitude or behaviour.
• Provide a broad and balanced education.
• Set annual targets for performance at GCSE and Post 16.
• Operate a positive behaviour policy involving the recognition of achievement, effort or contribution to the College.
• Adhere to the best practice described within the Code of Practice 2001 for Special Educational Needs.
• Contact parents after a student has been absent for three days.
• Provide work in cases of long term absences, which can be completed at home.
• Make sure staff set homework regularly according to the timetable.

As a Parent, I will:

• Be fully committed to working in partnership with the college and will always contact the college when there is a concern about my child’s attitude or behaviour or, to raise concerns relating to the curriculum.
• Help my child to develop the ‘homework habit’.
• Provide a written note to the College to explain each and every absence. (Where no note is provided, by law, the College has to count this absence as unauthorised.)
• Inform the College, in writing, if I am aware of any absence in advance.
• Contact the subject teacher if there is a genuine difficulty in my child completing homework.
• Contact the College immediately where I have a concern about my child’s education (in the first instance to a form tutor).
• Wherever possible, make an appointment in advance if I would like a meeting with a member of staff.
• Communicate, and sign regularly my child’s work organiser.
• Provide the designated College uniform

As a Student, I will:

• Be fully committed to working in partnership with the college and will always contact my form tutor when I have a concern about anything.
• Demonstrate respect for the College environment and towards staff and fellow students.
• Wear the designated College uniform correctly.
• Make sure my work organiser is signed, kept neat and all homework recorded.
• Attend school regularly, on time and properly equipped.
• Complete all class work and homework to the best of my ability.
• Be polite and considerate to others and allow them to get on with their work.
• Accept the authority of teachers and other staff.
• Talk to my parents about my successes and problems at school.
• Care for school property and equipment.