Millais Home School Agreement

At Millais we believe it is important that we all work together and know what we can expect of each other.

A group of pupils, parents, staff and governors drew up this document to which we hope you, as a member of the school, will feel committed.

PARENTS are entitled to expect:

• that we provide a happy, safe and caring environment conducive to good learning;
• teaching of a high standard;
• a courteous and sympathetic reception and hearing;
• that problems will be addressed and resolved quickly;to be consulted and involved;
• fair and equitable consideration
• that confidentiality will be respected.

Information on:

• how the school functions;
• all academic courses including homework;
• extra curricular activities;the annual calendar;
• who to contact if they are concerned or wish to make a complaint;
• their daughter’s:

  -  academic achievements
  -  progress and effort
  -  personal development
  -  conduct
  -  attendance and punctuality

• any cause for concern regarding their daughter;
• the school’s expectations;

the functioning of the governing body.

PUPILS are entitled to expect:

• a happy, caring and safe environment conducive to good learning;
• equality of opportunity;
• a broad and balanced curriculum;

• a range of extra curricular activities and experiences;

  opportunities;

   

  -  for personal growth and development
  -  to fulfil their potential 

• praise and encouragement;
• support and guidance;
• that their form tutor will monitor:

  -  their progress
  -  their academic achievements
  -  their welfare
  -  their personal and social development

• to be corrected when they have done wrong and informed about the reasons and the consequences;
• that matters will be dealt with discreetly;
• that their concerns will be listened to.

Information on:

• the school:

  -  how it functions
  -  its expectations
  -  the code of conduct

• their academic work:

  -  the level of attainment
  -  the progress they have made
  -  how to improve further

• Key Stage 3/Key Stage 4 courses;
• post-16 courses;
• careers;

extra-curricular activities.

THE SCHOOL is entitled to expect:

that pupils will:

• adhere to the code of conduct, including uniform rules;
• consistently do their best;
• take opportunities and rise to challenges;
• organise themselves and meet deadlines;
• accept responsibility for their own work, conduct and effort both in and out of school, especially when in uniform;
• attend school everyday on time.

that parents will:

• support us;

• help their daughter to fulfil her potential;
• keep us informed about matters affecting their daughter’s attendance, well-being, progress and happiness;
• share any matters of concerns openly with us;
• respond to our concern in a spirit of co-operation and understanding;
• ensure their daughter attends school everyday on time;
• encourage their daughter to adhere to the code of conduct, including uniform rules.