In line with Government policy the school has an agreement with parents and students which states:
Parent/Guardians:
-
Ensure that my child attends school regularly and on time
-
Inform the school of any concerns or problems which might affect my child’s work or behaviour
-
Check and sign my child’s Student Planner weekly
-
Encourage my child to participate in the school systems which help to promote self-esteem and a community ethos
-
Support the school’s policy on behaviour and discipline
-
Support my child in homework and school work
-
Ensure that my child wears correct school uniform and follows the guidelines on appearance
-
Attend annual Parents’ Consultative Evenings and other opportunities to discuss my child’s progress
-
Take an interest in my child’s school life
Moorside High School:
-
Provide a safe and secure environment for your child
-
Combat incidents of bullying
-
Ensure that your child has the opportunity to achieve his/her potential through academic, sporting, musical, social and cultural experiences
-
Develop in your child a feeling of self-esteem, self-confidence and success
-
Raise standards of attainment and achievement through a variety of activities
-
Set, mark and monitor homework regularly as part of a positive learning process
-
Instil a sense of community and shared responsibility through agreed codes of behaviour and discipline
-
Keep you informed about school life and your child’s progress in particular, contact you with any concerns about attendance, punctuality, behaviour or progress
-
Be open and welcoming to parents, offering opportunities for consultation and involvement wherever appropriate
The Student:
-
Attend school regularly and on time
-
Bring all the equipment I need to school each day
-
Use my Student Planner to record all homework and other important information
-
Do all my class work and homework as well as I can
-
Make sure I understand the school rules and obey them
-
Be polite and friendly and respect others
-
Help to stop bullying wherever I come across it
-
Treat the building, the furniture and equipment with care and respect
-
Put all litter in a bin
Together we will work towards fulfilling the potential of both the students and the school.