Pupil Planner 2017 - 2018 by Schudio

West Hill School Pupil Planner 2017-18

Name: Form: 1

WEST HILL SCHOOL Thompson Cross, Stalybridge, Cheshire. SK15 1LX Headteacher: Mr A F Harrison Tel: 0161 338 2193 E-mail: admin@westhillschool.co.uk Website: www.westhillschool.co.uk Twitter:@westhillschool

Personal Information Name: Form: Form Tutor: Form Room: Head of Year: Home Address:

Parent/Guardian Contact No:

Planner Information The Planner remains the property of the School. Pupils are expected to keep this Planner in good condition and use it effectively to support their learning. Graffiti on or in this Planner is not acceptable. Boys will be expected to replace planners they have defaced. The Planner must be brought into School EVERY DAY. If the Planner is forgotten, pupils must inform their Form Tutor and obtain a Planner page for the day. Lost Planners must be replaced. Notify your Form Tutor immediately.

Timings of the School Day 8.45 - 9.05 9.05 - 10.05 10.05 - 11.05 11.05 - 11.25

Registration Period One Period Two Break

11.25 - 12.25 12.25 - 12.55 1.25 - 1.55 1.55 - 2.55

Period Three Lunch 4 Lunch 4b Period Five

Term Dates Term

School Dates

Last day of Term

Autumn Term 2017 First half-term

Wed 6th September

Half-term

30th October - 3rd November

Second half-term

Mon 6th November

Christmas Break

20th December 2017 3rd January 2018

Fri 27th October

Tue 19th December

Spring Term 2018 First half-term

Thu 4th January

Half-term

19th - 23rd February

Second half-term

Mon 26th February

Easter Break

30th March - 13th April

Fri 16th February

Thu 29th March

Summer Term 2018 First half-term

Mon 16th April

Half-term

28th May - 1st June

Second half-term

Mon 4th June

Fri 25th May

Fri 20th July

All Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Consultations start at 4.00 pm and finish at 6.30 pm and are held in the Hewitt Building. Boys attending this event must do so in full school uniform. The date of Year

Parent Consultation this year is

Classroom Code These are the expectations and standards for every classroom in West Hill School. They are for the benefit of every pupil and are non negotiable. Readiness for learning • How you present yourself is important. School uniform must be worn smartly at all times. • Unusual hairstyles are not allowed. Long hair must be neatly tied back. Pupils should be clean shaven and jewellery should not be worn. • When moving about the school keep to the left, move quietly and do not run. Keep to paths and steps. Wait quietly outside classrooms. • Be punctual to registration and all lessons. • Refer to female teachers as Ma’am and male teachers as Sir. • Respect the right to learn of every other pupil in the group. Entering and Exiting Classrooms • You should enter a classroom in an appropriate manner when invited to do so by your teacher. • When leaving a classroom you will be dismissed by your teacher. Leave in a quiet and orderly manner. When you enter the room, remember to: • remove your outside coat • settle down immediately for an organised start • ensure that your uniform is worn correctly • get out your planner and all necessary equipment and place on your desk • treat your school environment with care and respect. Your learning is our priority and, as such, it is important that you: • listen carefully and follow teacher instructions • put up your hand before answering questions • proofread your own work • ensure your planner is as well presented as your school books • do not disrupt the learning of others • embrace the classroom ethos. Remember to treat each other with the courtesy and respect we all deserve. 4

Homework Homework is both important and necessary. It provides opportunities for reinforcement of work learned during the school day by allowing you to review and practice what has been covered in class, and helps you prepare for the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning. Homework helps develop positive study skills and habits that will serve you well throughout life. More importantly it teaches you to work independently and to take some responsibility for your own learning. Studies have shown that pupils who regularly complete homework to a good standard are likely to perform significantly better in academic examinations at 16 years old, and beyond, than those who do not. Always note the details of homework in your planner when it is given to you. Make sure you note the date it is due to be handed in. Try to plan ahead so that your homework is not left to the last minute. Try to do your homework at the same time each day. Choose a time when you can be quiet and away from distractions. Always take pride in what you do and praise and success will follow. After School Homework Clubs are provided in each Year Group to help pupils establish good homework routines. These are optional unless a pattern of not completing homework is detected. When this occurs attendance at Homework Club is made compulsory for an agreed period of time. My Homework Club takes place on in room

Uniform The only authorised seller in Tameside of our uniform and PE kit is The Uniform Shop (Debonair), 82 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7JT. 0161 343 2900. You may also purchase the PE kit online from Kit Traders: http://schoolsuniform.co.uk

Uniform List • Crest Embroidered Blazer • School Tie • White Shirt • Black Trousers • Plain formal black shoes that can be polished (No casual shoes, trainers or hybrids) • Black ‘V’ neck pullover (Optional) • Plain outdoor coat

If you are unsure please ask your son’s Head of Year for clarification before you purchase.

Essential Equipment: • 2 x Pens (Black/Blue)

• Pencil Sharpener

• Green Pen

• Protractor

• Pencil

• Compass

• Ruler

• Coloured Pencils

• Eraser

• School ID Card

• Scientific Calculator

• Glue Stick

• Private Reading Book

PE Kit Check Outdoor Kit

Indoor Kit • White school T-shirt*

• School games shirt

• Royal blue school shorts*

• Royal blue outdoor school shorts*

• White sport ankle socks or Royal Blue School socks

• Royal blue school socks*

• Clean trainers

• Towel & change of underwear

• Football boots

• Towel

• A gum shield is recommended for Rugby

*Items available from school

All kit must be clearly labelled

Cycling to School We would like to encourage as many pupils as possible to use public transport, walk or cycle to school. From September 2017 we will have cycle storage facilities on site. To be allowed to store a cycle on site all pupils and parents must sign and adhere to the following agreement. I understand and agree with the following conditions under which my son may cycle to school: 1. Pupils must only store bikes in the designated storage facilities nowhere else in school. 2. Riding bikes on the school site is strictly forbidden and boys must walk with them to the storage area. 3. A cycle helmet must be worn on the way to and from school. 4. The cycle should be regularly checked and maintained. 5. To deter theft, an appropriate lock should be used to lock the bike during the day. 6. Pupils using their bike in periods of darkness will ensure they have working lights and make an effort to be visible to other road users by wearing appropriate safety clothing. I understand that school will take all reasonable steps to ensure general security throughout the day but are not responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. I give my consent for my son to cycle to school Parent’s Name:

Parent’s Signature: I understand and will follow these rules Pupil’s Name:

Pupil’s Signature: 8

General Property - It is extremely helpful both to yourself and your teachers if your equipment and clothing has your name on it in the event of something being lost. Lost Property - It is highly likely that you will lose something during your time at school. We all depend on one another to be responsible and honest. If you find an item of equipment or clothing please either hand it to your teacher or take it to the reception office. If you have lost something, check first at the reception office. (Lost property is opposite the office.) ID Card information All pupils are issued with ID cards when they start at West Hill School. The ID card allows access to school buildings during term time from 08:15 to 16:00 Monday to Friday and the Dining Room from 07:00. Should a replacement ID card be required, pupils should obtain a sticker for their planner from Reception, get this signed by their parent/carer, and take their planner to the ICT Office at the published times, along with the appropriate fee for a new card to be issued. All damaged cards are charged for, faulty cards and the first lost card are replaced free of charge. Dining Room Facilities We operate a breakfast service every morning before school begins, a break time service and the main lunchtime service which is a cafeteria service with a wide range of choices. Harrison Catering operate a cashless catering system at West Hill School. Therefore no cash can be accepted at the till points in the school dining room. For more information on the services provided by Harrison Catering, please refer to the school website: School Life Ă&#x2020; Catering. Packed lunches can also be consumed in the hall at lunchtimes. School Council The School Council is a group of boys who are elected to represent the views of all pupils. It is through the School Council that you can have your voice heard, and this is how the headteacher and governors learn what improvements you want to see at West Hill. It is made up of form councillors, year councillors, the secretary, the head and the deputy head of the School Council. Individual ideas are first discussed in form time. Then form councillors pass on your views to the year councillors, who then represent you at the School Council. Meetings are usually held once every half term. Examinations Please refer to the school website for information on examinations.

Home School Agreement All schools must, by law, have a home school agreement. It is intended to show, in brief terms, what the parents and the school may reasonably expect from each other and both parties are asked to endorse it. The agreement is set out below and you are invited to sign this. You do not have to sign the agreement and if you do not wish to do so there will be no negative reaction on our part. If you do sign the agreement it will not be legally binding. The parents will: 1. See that their son attends school punctually and is properly equipped every day unless there is an unavoidable reason. 2. Let the school know about any problems that might affect their son’s work or behaviour. 3. Support the school’s policies and rules governing codes of conduct and appearance, including e-safety & acceptable ICT use. 4. Support their son in all aspects of school work. 5. Show an interest in their son’s education by attending parent’s consultation evenings, and reading and signing reports. 6. Encourage their son to support the school’s extracurricular programme. Signed

Punctuality Punctuality is an important part of self-discipline and is essential to good time management. If you arrive late to School, and it is after Registration, please report to Mr Wick the Attendance Officer. Lateness will be recorded on SIMS. There may well be a valid reason for arriving late but in such circumstances you should bring a note from home explaining the reason for your lateness.

Attendance Regular attendance at school is compulsory by law. It is essential that your attendance is good if you are to benefit from your education. We insist, therefore, that medical and other appointments be arranged outside school hours whenever possible. School has to distinguish between “authorised” and “unauthorised” absence when we mark the registers. Absence may only be authorised if it is for reasons which are exceptional or unavoidable and has been applied for in advance. If you are going to be absent from school unexpectedly or if you are ill, your parents should phone the attendance officer before 8:45 am to let us know the reason for your absence. On return to school you must have a signed note from your parents explaining the nature of your absence. Family holidays should not be arranged during term time.

Guidance on the Use of Personal Mobile Devices • School is NOT responsible for individuals’ Personal Mobile Devices being damaged, lost or stolen. Items are brought to school at the individuals’ own risk. • All Personal Mobile Devices should be switched off at all times and stored in the pupil's bag or Blazer pocket whilst on the school grounds or on a school organised activity off-site, except when explicit permission has been given by a member of staff. • If a member of staff has given permission for the use of Personal Mobile Devices, they MUST only be used as directed by the member of staff and their use MUST comply with the School's ICT Policies.

Sanctions for the Unauthorised use of Personal Mobile Devices • Pupils will be asked to turn off their Personal Mobile Device and put it away in the first instance. • If the pupil fails to turn off the device and put it away or is a persistent offender, the device will be confiscated immediately and kept in the school safe until written permission for the return from the pupil’s Parents/Carers is brought into school. Devices will not be returned before the end of the school day. • Repeat occurrences will result in longer periods of confiscation and the pupil being referred to their Head of Year. 11

Detentions All teachers and support staff can issue personal detentions. Detentions may be held at break-time, lunchtime or after school. It is for the member of staff issuing the detention to determine the day, time and length of the detention. Personal detentions can vary in length from a few minutes up to 60 minutes long depending upon the reason for the detention. Detentions after school of 15 minutes or less can be given on the same day without communication with home. Detentions after school hours greater than 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes can be given on the same day of issuing, but the teacher must ensure that communication with parents or carers has been made prior to the start of the detention. Detentions of longer than 30 minutes, parents will receive 24 hours notice. 3DUHQWDO consent is not required for detentions. Protecting Learning Detention All pupils are entitled to learn and those who disrupt the learning of others will attend a Protecting Learning Detention. This is a whole school detention which takes place every Tuesday from 2.55pm to 3.55pm in the Conference Suite of the Hewitt building.

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West Hill School Classroom Ethos

Learn:

We are all responsible for our own learning and respect the right of others to theirs.

Embrace:

As learners at West Hill we embrace all opportunities that come our way. We aim to be prepared in every sense: uniform, equipment and mindset.

Achieve:

To achieve we must ensure we listen and take advice from teachers and our peers using EBI and MRI in our work.

Respect:

All learners must listen to and treat staěȱ d peers with respect, tolerance and compassion.

Nurture:

The West Hill ethos is nurtured from Years 7-11 and learners will strive at all times to Aim High and meet challenges to help them progress.

West Hill School ¡ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ĵ ȱ • Write only in blue or black ink. Draw in pencil. • Always write the date at the top of each new piece of work. • Underline all titles, dates and objectives with a ruler. • Use a single line to cross out any mistakes. • Make sure you understand your work before you begin - check if unsure. • Once completed, proof read your work to ensure that spelling, punctuation and grammar are all accurate. • Peer assessment should beȱ Ĵ ȱ ȱ reen pen; the teacher marks in red. • Always respond to advice given by your teacher using MRI. • Do not doodle or graĜ ȱon your work. • Ensure you always try your best - write neatly, ensuring that your handwriting is clear and legible.

• Take pride in your work and “AIM HIGH.”

Literacy Marking How to understand your teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marking

Literacy errors will be circled and commented on in the margin. Use these wall posters to understand the marking.

new paragraph

wrong word

spelling

does not make sense

the

punctuation

needs a capital letter

missing word 16

Numeracy Marking How to understand your teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marking.

Numeracy errors will be circled and commented on in the margin.

RQC

RTT

show method

read question carefully

include units

revise times tables

simplify fractions

check answer works in questions

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Useful ICT Information Use this page to store log in details and hints to your passwords. School website: www.westhillschool.co.uk Twitter: @westhillschool School network username: School email address: Log in and password hint

Website address

West Hill School Website http://www.westhillschool.co.uk

West Hill School Remote Access https://portal.westhillschool.co.uk

West Hill School VLE http://vle.westhillschool.co.uk

Doddle https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk

My Maths http://www.mymaths.co.uk

PiXL Maths App for Android Devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=air.PiXLMaths&hl=en_GB 18

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Useful ICT Information Log in and password hint

Website address PiXL Maths App for Apple Devices https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pixlmaths-app/id1035180327?mt=8

PiXL Maths App for Desktop Devices http://mathsapp.pixl.org.uk/PMA.swf

MFL http://www.linguascope.com

Moving On http://www.myprogressfile.com

Food Technology http://www.bha.org.uk

PiXLit App for Android Devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=air.com.mwoodfine.pixlit&hl =en_GB PiXLit App for Apple Devices https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pixlenglish-app/id1123005509?mt=8

PixLit App for Desktop Devices https://englishapp.pixl.org.uk/PiXLit.html

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Code of Conduct ICT A copy of the school eSafety policy and links to other eSafety websites plus the ICT acceptable use and other policies can be found on the school website: www.westhillschool.co.uk Code of conduct • I understand that it is a criminal offence to use a school ICT resource for a purpose not permitted by the school, under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. • I understand that the connection of personal devices to the school network is not permitted without authorisation. • I understand that I am not allowed to be in any ICT suite unless there is a member of staff present. • I understand that I may only access the school network with my own username and password. • I understand that my password must remain confidential. • I will only access those Internet services I have permission to use. • I will ensure that my work/activities on the Internet will be directly related to my school work. • I understand that I must always credit the owner before using any material and respect copyrights. • I understand that the use of social networking sites is not permitted in school without specific authorisation from a member of staff. • I understand that the school has the right to review any of my electronically stored material at any time. • I will not use the ICT resources to play games during directed learning time. • When using email, I will be polite and appreciate that other users may have different views to me. Sending bullying or harassing emails over the school network is not permitted and is in breach of the Computer Misuse Act 1990. • I will not use abusive, foul or unpleasant language, or edit images to cause distress or ridicule another pupil using the school’s ICT resources. • I will not state anything on a webpage or email that could be interpreted as libel. • Misuse of email will result in the direct loss of email privileges and further sanctions may be endorsed.

Code of Conduct ICT Sanctions If a pupil breaches the code of conduct, the following may occur: • An immediate ban on the use of all ICT facilities pending investigation. • A ban on the use of ICT facilities for a specified period. • A ban on the use of the Internet and email for a specified period. • Appropriate punishment within the departmental and/or whole school disciplinary systems. • A letter home informing parents/carer what he has done and how this breaches the ICT code of conduct. • An invoice raised to cover the cost of repairing or replacing damaged equipment. • Any other action decided by the headteacher and governors of the school. Exemption We work very hard to ensure the ICT resources at the school provide a safe and secure environment for your son to work in. This includes Internet filtering as well as proactive monitoring of the network. If you have any concerns or do not wish your son to make use of the ICT resources at the school you should express this in writing to the headteacher, otherwise it will be assumed and expected that your son agrees to abide by the ICT code of conduct and acceptable use policy. I have read and agree to abide by the rules stated in the code of conduct for ICT. I understand the consequences if I do not. Student signature Parent/carer signature

What to do if… Problem

Who and Where

I arrive at school late.

8:45 to 9:05 - Go to Form room. After 9:05 - Report to Attendance Officer and then go to your lesson.

I am being bullied.

Tell somebody – your Form Tutor, a parent, a teacher or a friend.

I have a dental/medical appointment.

Always try to arrange appointments out of school time. If this is not possible, bring a note from home for your Form Tutor. Sign out at Reception when you leave and sign in when/if you return.

I have lost something.

Lost property is stored opposite the school Reception Office. Remember: all property should be marked with your name.

I don’t understand a homework task.

See your subject teacher, your Form Tutor or a friend. Do this BEFORE the work is due in.

I have forgotten to bring something to school.

Explain to your Form Tutor or subject teacher at the start of the day/lesson.

An item is confiscated.

Ask the teacher who has confiscated it when it can be collected and what the conditions are.

I don’t feel well.

Tell your Form Tutor or your subject teacher.

I am absent from school.

Get a parent/guardian to phone the school on the first morning before 8:45 am. Bring a note from them on your return and catch up on any missed work.

I take medication.

Leave all medication at the school Reception Office. Get someone from home to contact the school to explain what the medication is for and how and when it needs to be taken. Asthma inhalers don’t have to be left in Reception although a spare inhaler can be labelled and left. School is not allowed to administer any medication such as paracetamol unless provided by the Parent /Carer.

I do not have access to ICT at home.

ICT rooms are open and available for pupil use before and after School each day.

I don’t have enough lunch money.

Let your Form Tutor know.

Recommended Reading List for Key Stage 3 Modern Texts Title Fever Pitch, About a Boy Boy: Tales of Childhood His Dark Materials Alex Rider (series) Young Bond (series) Harry Potter (series) Saga of Darren Shan (series) Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series) Artemis Fowl (series) The Hunger Games (trilogy) Twilight (series) Eragon (trilogy) The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Skellig; Almond Eyes; Kit’s Wilderness Noughts and Crosses; Tell Me No Lies Holes; Small Steps Stone Cold; Smash; Room 13; Abomination Face; Gangsta Rap; Refugee Boy Mortal Engines The Dark is Rising The Sword in the Stone Raptor Framed Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief The Maze Runner Gone (series)

Author Nick Hornby Roald Dahl Philip Pullman Anthony Horowitz Charlie Higson J K Rowling Darren Shan Jeff Kinney Eoin Colfer Suzanne Collins Stephanie Meyer Christopher Paolini John Boyne David Almond

Type of Read Average Read Easy Read Challenging Read Average Read Easy Read Average Read Easy Read Easy Read Average Read Average Read Average Read Average Read Average Read Easy Read

Malorie Blackman

Average Read

Louis Sachar Robert Swindells

Average Read Average Read

Benjamin Zephaniah Philip Reeve Susan Cooper T H White Paul Zindel Frank Cottrell Boyce Rick Riordan

Average Read Easy Read Average Read Easy Read Average Read Average Read Average Read

James Dasher Michael Grant

Average Read Average Read

Author H G Wells

Type of Read Challenging Read

Classic Texts Title Time Machine; The War of the Worlds Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Oliver Twist Great Expectations The Great Gatsby Treasure Island; Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde; Kidnapped The Jungle Book Gulliver’s Travels The Hobbit; Lord of the Rings

Arthur Conan Doyle Charles Dickens Charles Dickens F Scott Fitzgerald Robert Louis Stevenson Rudyard Kipling Jonathon Swift J R R Tolkein 23

Challenging Challenging Challenging Challenging Challenging

Read Read Read Read Read

Challenging Read Challenging Read Challenging Read

Recommended Reading List for Key Stage 4 Modern Texts Author

Type of Read

Michael Crichton

Average Read

Terry Pratchett

Challenging Read

John Grisham

Challenging Read

Nelson Mandela

Challenging Read

Angela’s Ashes; ‘Tis

Frank McCourt

Challenging Read

The Kite Runner; A Thousand Splendid Suns The Life of Pi

Khaled Hosseini

Average Read

Yann Martel

Challenging Read

The Catcher in the Rye

J D Salinger

Average Read

The Fault In Our Stars

John Green

Average Read

Slumdog Millionaire

Vikas Swarup

Average Read

Title Jurassic Park; Lost World; Prey; Next Jingo; Mort; Sourcery; Small Gods; Johnny and the Bomb The Brethren; The Chamber; The Client; Rainmaker Long Walk to Freedom

I am Legend

Richard Matheson

Challenging Read

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

Challenging Read

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill

Average Read

The Prince of Mist

Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Average Read

The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

Challenging Read

Two Brothers

Ben Elton

Challenging Read

Author Mary Shelley Douglas Adams

Type of Read Challenging Read Challenging Read

Anne Frank Joseph Conrad Bram Stoker William Golding

Average Read Challenging Read Challenging Read Average Read

Classic Texts Title Frankenstein Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (series) Diary of Anne Frank Heart of Darkness Dracula Lord of the Flies

Form:

Date Started

Date Finished

Parent/Carer Signature

ONCE YOU HAVE READ 15 BOOKS, SEE YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER FOR A PRIZE!

Title of Book

(signature from English Teacher)

Book Review Completed

Research has shown that reading for pleasure is more important to a student’s educational achievement than their family’s wealth or social background. Reading for just 20 minutes a day, or once or twice a week will make a real difference to your reading ability and your concentration skills!

Name:

Reading Log

Subject Progress SUBJECT: