Study Expectations

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The conditions for an effective learning environment in the classroom are made known to the students through study expectations.

Over recent years this expectation for effective learning has been developed by staff with the help of students. We emphasise the need for students to be ready and willing to learn which means positive attitudes, behaviour and study habits. The expectations are given to all students at the start of the year and sets the standard we expect from students.

During the academic year we have focus weeks when an aspect of our expectations are elected for particular consideration by staff and students.

Expanders

Expanders

  • Equipped for Each Lesson

    Preparation starts at home when bags are packed. Students should arrive at the classroom with:

    Minimum Expectations

    • Student Planner

    • 3 x Black/Blue Pen

    • 2 x Green Pen

    • Pencil

    • Ruler

    • Eraser

    • Calculator (Scientific)

    Desirable

    • Sharpener

    • Protractor

    • Pair of Compasses

    • Coloured Pencils

    • Dictionary/Thesaurus

    • French/German/Spanish Dictionary

    Some subjects need other special equipment. Subject teachers will tell your child about this.

    Above all, students should come with a positive attitude.

  • Well Presented Work

    Subject teachers may give special instructions regarding work but students should remember to:

    • Underline titles and sub-titles

    • Add the date

    • Always write in black/blue ink and as neatly as possible

    • Check accuracy

    • Draw in pencil

    • Leave a margin on the left

    • Add titles or labels to any diagrams and illustrations

    • Keep work clean

  • Classroom Habits

    Students should:

    • Arrive promptly

    • Stand behind their chairs with their planners and equipment ready to start the lesson

    • Listen to the teacher

    • Listen to students talking to the whole class

    • Take care of the classroom and its resources

    • Leave the lesson in an orderly way when instructed to by your teacher

  • Work Check

    Students should:

    Always spend five minutes checking work, reflecting and redrafting where appropriate. The aim is to improve each piece of work that is completed by:

    • Crossing out any mistake with one neat ruled line and add the correction

    • Using a dictionary to check spellings and subject words in particular

    Questions to ask:

    • Have I completed the task?

    • Did I understand what to do?

    • Do I need to ask for help?

    • Is my work neat and organised for others to follow?

    • Is this the best I can do?

  • Self-study Habits

    Self-study is a very important part of learning. Students should find a place where they will not be distracted, especially from electronic devices.

    They should also remember to:

    • Check Google Classroom for any self-study set

    • Organise their time

    • Work on their own, but ensure they ask the class teacher any questions if unsure

    • Involve other people at home in what they have to do

    And to always hand work in on time.
Quotes

Quotes

  • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

    “Every child has the right to an education. Primary education should be free. Secondary and higher education should be available to every child. Children should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level possible.”