Fulston Manor School New Parents Evening 4 th

Fulston Manor School New Parents’ Evening 4 th July 2016

Aims of the Evening v To introduce the Fulston Manor Pastoral Systems and Staff. v To introduce Fulston Manor expectations. v To share information. Fulston Manor School

The Story So Far …. v Your choice of Fulston Manor as a school v Visits by Fulston Manor staff to Primary Schools v New Student Visit on Thursday 7 th July Fulston Manor School

Year 7 at Fulston Manor School Houses: Cromer C–JCR C–PST Hales H–AMC H–MHW Morrison M–CFO M–JLS Stanhope S–CHO S–HRO ‘Students have positive relationships with each other and adults and value the tutoring system, which they feel makes a significant contribution to the community spirit Fulston Manor School within the school. ’ (OFSTED 2014)

House Areas ‘Students behave well in lessons and around the school. Their conduct, manners and punctuality are good. They are courteous to adults, welcoming to visitors and respectful of one another. ’ (OFSTED 2014) Fulston Manor School

School Day Timings Week One and Two: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri Week One: Thursday Week Two: Thursday Students in school 8. 40 Registration/ assembly 8. 50 – 9. 15 Registration/ Assembly 8. 50 – 9. 00 Registration 8. 50 – 9. 00 Tutorial Period (PSHE) 9. 00 – 9. 50 Lesson 1 9. 15 – 10. 25 Lesson 1 9. 50 – 10. 25 Lesson 1 9. 00 – 10. 30 Lesson 2 10. 25 – 11. 35 Lesson 2 10. 30 – 11. 35 Lesson 2 10. 25 – 11. 35 Break time 11. 35 – 11. 55 Lesson 3 11. 55 – 1. 05 Lunch 1. 05 – 1. 45 Collect equipment from House area 1. 40 – 1. 45 Lesson 4 1. 45 – 3. 00 Fulston Manor School

Teaching Groups Grammar Stream (Approx. 96 students) 7 GL 7 GR 7 GM Upper Band (Approx. 75 students) 7 UL 7 UR 7 UM Intermediate Band (Approx. 44 students) 7 IL 7 IR Fulston Manor School

Student Timetable ~ Year 7 Week One: Week Two: 1 2 3 4 Mon Science History Art Maths Tues English Geography PE DT Wed Religious Studies Music Science English PSHE/ Maths English Maths French Food/ Textiles Games Science ICT Thurs Fri 1 2 3 4 Mon Science French Art Maths Tues Maths PE DT Wed Religious Studies Music Science English Maths English Geography French Food/ Textiles Games Citizenship ICT History Thurs Fri Fulston Manor School

Student Timetable ~ Year 7 (cont…) Over a fortnight, students will have: Fulston Manor School

Homework You child can expect 1 homework set per week in the following subjects whilst in Key Stage 3: v Maths, Science, French, RS and Textiles and Catering v DT will begin in the Spring Term In addition to this your child will work on a range of two week projects for the following subjects whilst in Key Stage 3: v English, Geography, History, Art, Citizenship, Computing and Performing Arts As your child moves into Key Stage 4, all option subjects will set a weekly homework Fulston Manor School

Expectations for learning v Equipment needed: – Pencil case – Black pens – Colouring pencils – Compass and calculator – Normal writing equipment – Reading book v Student Planner v Behaviour for learning Fulston Manor School

Tracking progress v The expectation is for all students to make progress in relation to their attainment at Key Stage 2. v They will be challenged sufficiently to enable them to make greater than expected progress v Parents will be informed on the progress their child is making toward expected GCSE grades Fulston Manor School

‘The quality of teaching is good and continuing to improve with some examples of outstanding practice. ’ (OFSTED 2014) Fulston Manor School

Assessment Students are periodically assessed throughout the school year and will be graded on attainment and attitude to learning and homework. Assessment grades are reported back to parents three times a year. In addition to this, students will receive grades from end of year examinations. Progress will also be discussed directly with the teacher at a parents’ evening. At each assessment point students are set developmental learning targets by subject teachers. Fulston Manor School

Attainment and Attitude to learning descriptors Please note that these may alter in detail slightly Fulston Manor School

Reports v At the end of year 7 students receive a tutor report detailing academic achievement and contribution to school life and the wider community. v The student’s tutor is key in tracking the student’s academic progress and monitoring their well being. They are the person who knows your child best – after you of course! Fulston Manor School

Partnership with parents. v Individual tutor interviews – September Student 2016 -2021 Parent School Fulston Manor School

Attendance Sam is in Year 8. His attendance rate is always around 90%. He thinks this is pretty good! So, what does an attendance rate of 90% look like? 90% attendance means that he is absent from lessons for the equivalent of one half-day every week Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri ? Absent half a day every week Which is the equivalent of four whole weeks of lessons in the school year. Sept ? July Absent for four weeks Fulston Manor School

Attendance How do you think 90% attendance rate will affect Sam’s chances of doing well in school? Research suggests that 17 days absent from school per year would mean a drop in a GCSE grade in all subjects. http: //www. ebbwfawr. co. uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Attendance. pdf Fulston Manor School

Attendance Compared to students missing 5 -10% of lessons, students with no absence are: • 1. 5 x more likely to achieve 5+ GCSEs A*-C including English and mathematics • 3 x more likely to achieve the English Baccalaureate Fulston Manor School Df. E The link between absence and attainment at KS 2 and KS 4; 2012/13 academic year

A Mum’s Story Two weeks family holiday (it’s cheaper in term time) 10 days Birthday off (a special treat) 1 day Last three days of Christmas term (surely they’re winding down anyway) 3 days ‘Flu (she can’t help being ill) 5 days Uncle Tom over from America (it’s only once every two years) 2 days Cold (all her friends had it too) 3 days Christmas shopping day (when else can you go when it’s so busy? ) 1 day Accidentally overslept (we all do it sometimes) 1 day Missed bus (I can’t expect her to walk all that way) 5 days Babysitting Carleen when I was ill (I couldn’t look after her) 2 days Total 33 days out of approximately 91 is 36% absence Fulston Manor School

Attendance Policy v Information in pack. v Expectation is that all students attend school regularly and on time. v Holidays will not be authorised for students in term time Fulston Manor School

Support v Study Support daily 3 pm– 4 pm v Peer Mentoring Scheme v COPE. – controlling our personal emotions v SEAL – social and emotional aspects of learning v Social Communication v Bridge Centre v SUMO . Fulston Manor School

Year 7 Induction – Behaviour SUMO The students will be exploring the concepts: a) taking responsibility for their actions b) looking at aspects from someone else’s perspective Fulston Manor School

Rewards & Sanctions Rewards v v v v House Points School Colours for Sport/Performing Arts, etc. Letter for being in the Top 100 for attitude to learning. Lower School Awards Certificate for attendance Praise Postcards Tutor Group of the Week/Term/Year Award Attendance draw Sanctions v v v Personal Detention Department/House Detention School Detention Deputy Headteacher’s Detention Meeting with Headteacher You will be aware of detention either from your child’s planner or a letter may be sent home. You will usually get 24 hours’ notice. Fulston Manor School

Responsibility Cards These cards are carried by all students at all times. Students are expected to wear uniforms well and to have all their equipment and be on time for lessons. The cards will vary in colour and may change throughout the year. If a student receives 5 signatures from staff or fails to carry a card, they will have to complete a detention. Fulston Manor School

Responsibility Cards (cont…) FULSTON MCards ANOR SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY CARD Responsibility It is important be smart and fully prepared It is expected that alltostudents wear uniform with pride for and are lessons. If we are fully prepared we will all be able to fully prepared for every lesson. We expect students to display work and achieve our best. behaviour that will create a positive learning Remember environment, where “Everybody Matters”, “Everybody 1. Uniform – uniform rules, as stated in the Succeeds”planner, and “Everybody Helps”. must be followed. In particular, shirts must be tucked in, top buttons must be fastened Expectations: and –ties be done up and all buttons. 1) Uniform It ismust expected that shirts mustcover be tucked in, top 2. Equipment – have all equipment needed buttons must be fastened, ties must cover all buttons for lessons, plus your planner and general note including top button and skirts must be at knee level. No book. jewellery. 3. Be on time for lessons and registration – 2) Equipment – A) Essentials for learning: planner, reading punctuality is important. book, case, Gum calculator. B) P. E. 4. pencil Chewing – must not. Kit be brought to school. No food. Arrive to beontaken outevery of thelesson House 3)5. Punctuality: time for and. Area. be 6. Mobile phone – must be used appropriately. prepared to learn. If the rules above are not followed, a teacher will sign 4) Chewing Gum: must not be brought to school. this card. If five signatures are collected, then a 5)house Eating: detention No food towill be be taken out of the House Area. issued. 6)If. Mobile phone/Headphones – Mobile phones to be used only this card is lost, or you create difficulties when inasked Housefor Areas and outside areas, NOT in lessons. Headphones this card, a house detention will be issued. should seen around site. on a regular basis. Your NOT tutorbe will check thisthe card This card must be kept with you at all times. Consequences/Sanction if expectations are not met. If you follow all of the rules on this card, you will have a good attitude to learning and you will 5 Signatures = a House Detention succeed. Lost Responsibility Card = a House Detention Fulston Manor School Responsibility Card Name __________ TG _____ Date ………………. Staff Initials …………. . Issue …………………………………………. . . Date ………………. Staff Initials …………. . Issue ……………………. . . THIS CARD MUST BE KEPT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. Fulston Manor School

Uniform Fulston Manor School

Extra Curricular Activities Example: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Activity Time Venue Staff Student KS 3 Drama Club 3: 10 p. m. – 4: 15 p. m. P 3 KMO Years 7. 8 & 9 Art Workshop 3: 10 p. m. – 4: 10 p. m. Y 6 HMO Years 10 & 11 Samba Band 8: 30 a. m. – 9: 15 a. m. P 1 GBO All Year Groups Table Tennis 1: 10 p. m. - 1: 40 p. m. PE Dept LGA Years 10 & 11 Guitar Group 1: 20 p. m. – 1: 40 p. m. P 1 GBO All Year Groups Rowing Club 1: 10 p. m. – 1: 40 p. m. PE Dept CPH Years 7 to 11 ICT Club 1: 05 p. m. – 1: 40 p. m. B 8 CLW All Year Groups Duke of Edinburgh 3: 15 p. m. – 4: 00 p. m. Y 13 LRE Years 9 to 13 Eco Club 1: 05 p. m. – 1: 40 p. m. M 7 NNO Years 7 to 11 Ballroom & Latin American Dance Lessons 3: 10 p. m. – 4: 15 p. m. Millennium Hall JDE All Year Groups Fulston Manor School

Sports Fulston Manor School

Trips Fulston Manor School

6 th Form Centre Fulston Manor School

New Student Visit The New Student Visit is Thursday 7 th July. Students should meet at the front of the school between 9. 15 a. m. and 9. 30 a. m. At the end of the day students can be collected from the Millennium Hall from 2. 50 p. m. You are invited to join us in the Millennium Hall for refreshments whilst you wait for your child from 2. 30 pm onwards. Please Note: Car parking facilities via the tennis courts will only be available from 2. 00 pm not for the morning. Fulston Manor School

Data Collection Sheet Included in your pack, you will find: v v Data Collection Sheet (showing the information currently held on the School computer system regarding your child) In. Touch Parental Communication sheet (showing the information currently head on the school computer regarding your child) It would be greatly appreciated if these could be checked/completed this evening and returned to Head of House. It is essential that we have 100% return on all these forms. Thank you. Fulston Manor School

Arrangements First Day 7 th September 2016 v v v Meet at front of the school at 8. 40 a. m. Join other students in the same House. Time spent in House Areas Time spent with Tutor. Given: - Timetable - Student Planner - Map Break Lesson Lunch One lesson Tutor time Home – 3. 00 p. m. Fulston Manor School

Information packs v In your packs you will find information on: – Welcome Booklet (including House contact details and school day information) – Attendance information – Term dates 2016 -2017 – Uniform list – A typical week’s canteen menu – Checklist for the first day – Residential Visits information – Budget Calendar – Data Collection sheet and In. Touch Parental Communication details (please give to Head of House this evening) – Powerpoint. Fulston Manor School

Thank you very much for attending this evening. We look forward to your continuing support in the years ahead. Fulston Manor School