Home School Agreement

Good Education relies on a partnership between parents, pupils and the School. This home school agreement defines some of these relationships and responsibilities.

THE SCHOOL

Builth Wells High School will endeavour to fulfil its aims in relation to all pupils as stated in the prospectus.

The school endeavours to create a well ordered, caring and safe environment in which pupils can achieve their full potential and become confident lifelong learners

The school considers all pupils to be of equal value and will provide access to an appropriate curriculum and encourage extra curricular activities, working with pupils and parents to ensure success.

The school agrees to mark work regularly, to monitor progress, to share this information with pupils and to report regularly to parents according to the school calendar.

The school agrees to keep parents informed of school activities through the website and monthly newsletters and to consult pupils and parents when significant changes are proposed.

The school agrees to respond promptly when help is requested from parents or pupils and to contact parents at an early stage if pupils are encountering problems.

The school encourages pupils to report bullying, as pupils have the right to attend school without fear of oppressive or bullying behaviour from others.

The school will provide access to careers guidance and help pupils to acquire life skills.

PARENTS/CARERS

I have received the school prospectus, understand, and accept the school's expectations of its pupils and agree to work with the school and my child to ensure success.

I recognise my responsibility to ensure regular attendance.

I will encourage adherence to school rules and support the school's discipline policy.

I will provide a suitable environment for homework and will regularly check that work is completed.

I will support involvement in extra curricular activities.

I will provide the school uniform, outlined on the accompanying list, and ensure that my son/daughter is correctly dressed for school.

I will endeavour to attend parents' evenings.

If I suspect my child is having problems at school, I will contact the school at an early stage and work with them to overcome these problems.

PUPILS

I will treat others with courtesy and consideration and respect their property.

I agree to work with the school and my parents to ensure that I am as successful as possible.

I will try hard to meet the school's expectations. In particular, I will complete work set, and bring necessary books and equipment to all lessons.

I will act responsibly when moving around the building, observing safety requirements at all times. I will arrive punctually at lessons.

I will behave responsibly during lessons, in particular obeying safety regulations.

When travelling on school buses or participating in activities, school trips and visits I will behave according to the terms of this agreement.

I will wear school uniform.

I will co-operate with staff.

Signed: .......................................Headteacher Date:……..

Signed: .......................................Student Date:………

Signed: .......................................Parent/Carer Date:………

This Home-School Agreement is produced in the hope of strengthening the bond between Home and School. We invite you to sign a declaration supporting this agreement

Please sign both copies of this agreement, keep one copy and return one