Y8 Parents and CarersIntroductory Evening 2016

How we will ensure a smooth transition for your child

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Our expectations and how we shall look after your child

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What your child will learn and experience inside and outside

of the classroom

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How we will monitor your child’s progress

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What to expect from your child’s books and homework

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What to do and who to speak to if you have any questions

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We want our young people to:

● Strive for excellence wherever and however they can● Develop their values and learn to live by them● Participate actively

We shall:

● Strive for excellence● Create a hard working and caring, safe and stimulating community● Work in partnership with our parents and carers and local, national and

international organisations to enrich our outcomes

Excellence in all we do

Ensuring a smooth transition for your child

What our students say about their

transition

Mrs Jill DavidsonY9 Head of Achievement & Learning (HAL)

My role includes:

Leading the Year 9 Tutor Team (6 Tutor groups).

Parental contact for concerns/problems/information regarding the Curriculum (Teaching, Learning and Progress).

Having an overview of data for each Year 9 student (Subject Grades and Attitude to Learning) to celebrate successes and co ordinate support.

Checking on the progress of Y 9 students through:Student organiser, talking to students, dropping into lessons, checking workbooks across the curriculum.

Pastoral Area

HAL works very closely with Pastoral Area to ensure an holistic approach.

Tutors and Pastoral will help with:

1. Attendance and absence2. Illness3. Emotional support

Our expectations and how we shall look after your child

Our expectations of students

Be on timeBe in uniform

Be on taskBe cooperative

Be involved

and do all of this

First time, Every time

Year 9 Curriculum

Year 9 Curriculum (Hours per fortnight)

What your child will learn and experience inside and outside of the classroom

What your child will learn and experience inside and outside of the classroom

• Sports teams• Trips and visits• Student

Council/Ambassadors• Drama productions/

Edinburgh Fringe • Visits to Universities• Sports Leadership• Arts activities/clubs• Science Club• Awards Evenings

and many more opportunities...

What our students say about the

curriculum and extra- curricular

opportunities

How will you know how your child is making progress?

4 Grade Updates - November, January, April, July1 Parents Evening- February1 Tutor ‘Settling In Evening’- November1:1 Guidance Interview - End of January Exams week - JuneTutor Report - early JulyCheck your child’s organiser, look at the grade updates, and check any exercise books.

How we will monitor your child’s progress

Attendance and Punctuality

Excellent attendance is essential to achievingexcellent outcomes

Below 90% attendance a student is considered to be persistently absent from school

Being on time matters!

How we will monitor your child’s progress

What your child will learn and experience inside and outside of the classroom

* STAR Feedback *Strengths * Targets * Act Now * Reflect

Step 1: Teacher gives STAR Feedback identifying Strengths and Targets

Step 2: You now need to ACT NOW and REFLECT by:Improving and editing your workAnswering the teacher’s questionsRe drafting a section or question Showing the teacher that you have read and USED their comment in the next piece of work

What to expect from your child’s books and homework

Varied, regular, purposeful homework

What to expect from your child’s books and homework

What our students say about STAR and homework

PCHS Sixth Form: A 5 year journey

1. Good A Level Examination Success2. Extra Curricular Activities 3. Support and Guidance4. Progression Success5. Our Curriculum

What your child will learn and experience inside and outside of the classroom

Our expectations and how we shall look after your child

Careers Education Information and Guidance

• Year 9 1:1 interviews • PSCHE Carousel/Tutorial activities • Year 10 Enrichment Week• Year 11 1:1 interviews• Year 12 Progression Week

What happens next ….Transition Day - Tuesday 5 July 2016

Start day - Wednesday 7 September 2016(check website, parent comms, facebook)

Book a 1-2-1 appointment with us if you have further questions

Please return the green/lilac forms to us as soon as possible