School Policies

Homework Policy

Enrolment Policy 2006











Summary Policy on the completion of Course Requirements

This following policy aims to:

- ensure students/parents/caregivers are provided with sufficient warning of incomplete work (assessable and non-assessable) or when work is deemed to not be a "genuine attempt".

- allow sufficient warning for students to rectify the situation.

- establish a limit on the number of warnings provided by the school thus returning the responsibility to students to apply themselves diligently and with sustained effort.

- establish consequences when work is incomplete, not submitted or not of a sufficient standard.


Policy

Teachers in consultation with their Head Teacher and consistent with faculty policy will issue warning letters to students who fail to satisfactorily complete course requirements. Letters may be issued to students who:
- are unable to participate in class due to incorrect clothing, lack of equipment or non-payment of fees for practical classes. - do not submit work (both assessable and non assessable) by the due date. - submit work that in the opinion of the principal (or delegate) is not of a standard such that it can be deemed to be a "genuine effort" - in the opinion of the principal (of delegate) are not applying themselves with "diligence and sustained effort" - have attendance and punctuality concerns such that they could be considered to not be applying themselves with diligence and sustained effort.


Procedures

If a students fails to complete work, submits work of an unsatisfactory standard or is deemed to not be applying themselves with diligence and sustained effort a Board of Studies warning letter will be given to the student and a copy posted to the home address provided by the parent.

Records of letters issued will be maintained at the school.

If a student receives 2 Board of Studies Warning Letters for an individual subject or 3 letters in total a meeting will be held with the parents, student, Deputy Principal and coordinator. At this meeting the consequences of failure to meet course requirements will be explained.
These consequences could include:

the need to repeat the course of even a whole school year
the non award of the School Certificate, Preliminary Higher School Certificate or Higher School Certificate.
possible expulsion under rule 2(b) of the Department of Education and Training policy on Suspension and Expulsion.

If a further letter is issued a meeting will be arranged with the parents, student, Principal and Coordinator. An official expulsion warning letter will be given to the student and his/her family.

If a further letter is sent the Principal will be informed. Expulsion of the student could result.


John Hardgrove
15 March 2004
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Mobile Phones Policy
Students are not permitted to have mobile phones at school. This policy has been endorsed by the P&C and the School Council.
Any mobile phones confiscated by staff will be retained by the school for 7 school days, and will only be returned after an interview with parents. This policy is being enforced and exceptions can be requested, in advance, but are unlikely to be approved.
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School Uniform
All clothing items of the school uniform are available at reasonable prices from the school shop. It is located near the D Block office and is open on Mondays from 7.30am - 4.00pm.

The following uniform will be expected to be worn by all students.

BOYS
Long or short mid grey school trousers (serge or drill) with fly. No corduroy or external side pockets. Shorts are not to be longer than knee length.
Plain white ankle length socks.
GIRLS
Bottle green gabardine school skirt.
Bottle green school shorts or slacks.
Plain white ankle length socks.
Beige or tan pantyhose (optional)
Straw hat (optional)
ALL PUPILS
Black lace-up leather school shoes with black laces and leather tongue.
The welt and all surfaces must be completely black.
White skivvy (under shirt if needed).
Bottle green pullover or sloppy joe with school badge.
Green zip-up spray jackets (optional).
Tie (optional) - only to be worn with button through shirt.
Plain black or Greystanes cap (optional).
Shirts:
Years 7 - 10
An "ice" coloured polo shirt or an `'ice" button through shirt available
from the school uniform shop.
Years 11 and 12
White polo shirt with school badge.
White regulation button through shirt (short or long sleeves) with school
transfer on pocket

PE AND SPORT UNIFORM - ALL PUPILS
Black Greystanes sports shorts - Green, white and black Greystanes T-shirt, sports shoes and white socks.
Plain black or Greystanes cap (compulsory)
Plain black tracksuit pants permitted in winter for BOTH boys and girls.
Note: The sport uniform may be worn to and from school on a Tuesday in place of the normal school uniform. Students are not permitted to mix and match. Students who have represented Sydney West or Combined High Schools may wear their representative jacket on Tuesdays.
School representatives at official events are required to wear the formal blazer, button through shirt and tie. The blazer and tie may be borrowed from the school wardrobe or can be purchased through the school.


All uniform purchases can be made at the School Uniform Shop.

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Homework Policy

The Homework and School Diary Policy is in 3 parts:

1. Homework and study
2. Promoting the use of "productive hours" after school
3. Student diary and senior term planner



1. Homework and Study


1.1 Homework and study are an important part of the learning process.

1.2 Homework refers to work set by the teacher, including assignments, assessment tasks and completion of classwork, which extends and enriches learning. Study is the work initiated by students themselves to revise materials already completed which helps consolidate understanding, prepare for exams and broadens learning.

1.3 Suggested goals for homework and study
Year Group Total hours for homework and study 7,8,9 1.5 hours each week night 10 2 hours each week night 11, 12 3 hours each night plus some weekend time
1.4 Some tips for homework and study

try to find a quiet, private place, free from distractions
avoid leaving big tasks until the night before
use a study planner to manage time effectively
many students do their homework first, take a break, and then study later in the afternoon or evening or vice-versa.

1.5 What can I do when I study?

summarise notes and identify common mistakes to avoid in exams
complete practice questions which you write or find
find extra information on topics
make a list of useful quotes, facts or formulae which would be helpful to learn.

1. 6 Study @ Greystanes

The school continues to develop additional strategies to support students with their homework and study. This includes:

* Study@ Greystanes page and Study Ideas Folder. The school intranet and website have a range of strategies to support students study. You can find more information about study on the school intranet.

* Homework and senior study group. The library is open after school on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. A teacher is available to assist students with homework and study.



2. Using "Productive Hours" After School - Balancing Work, Rest and Play

2.1 'Productive hours' is a term the school will be promoting to support students achieve a successful homework and study routine which is balanced with other interests in their lives such as playing sport or holding a part time job. The following is a useful way for students and their families to develop a plan for success.

2.2 Three Steps to Success

A. Work out how many 'productive hours' you have available after school each day. These are the hours that can be used for productive tasks. The number of hours will vary for each person. 'Productive hours' does not include activities such as time watching TV.

Allocate "productive hours" to homework and study.

Decide how to use the remaining "productive hours". Extra time can be found by converting unproductive hours, such as time watching TV, to "productive hours".


3. Student Diary and Senior Term Planner


3.1 All students are required to have a diary/ planner. All students in 7-10 will be issued with a Greystanes HS School Diary free of charge.

3.2 It is important to keep your diary well organised to avoid missing due dates for homework and to plan your time so that you are best able to spread out your homework over a week. It is important to regularly check ahead in your diary.

3.3 You can also use your diary to plan which subjects you will study on different days of the week.

3.4 What can be done to support the use of diaries?

A. In the Classroom
As part of supporting the use of student diaries:

Students should be bringing their diary to each lesson and to unpack it as part of their equipment and place them on their desks.
Students who consistently fail to bring their diary should be dealt with in the same way as any student who does not bring their equipment to class.
Students who do not bring their diaries should be made to write their homework in the back of their class book or in some other form which is suitable to the teacher.

A RISC letter for students who consistently fail to bring their diary/ equipment has been developed for use by teachers and faculties.


B. Faculties
Faculties are encouraged to develop and share strategies that support the use of diaries.



C. House Group

House Group teachers monitor and report on whether students bring their diaries to school.
House Group teachers might choose to discuss with their House Group:
- some of the material in the information section of the diaries. (Suggestions for ways to revise the material can be collated for use in the 2004 diary.) - encourage students to write key dates into their diaries from the school calendar and each time the Mercury is issued, eg. School Photos, Swimming Carnival, Yr11 Induction Camp,Yearly Exams.



D. Communication with Parents

The student diary is an excellent source of communication between parents and the school.

House Teachers regularly check use of diary in House Group and inform parents if students are not utilising the benefits of the diary.

Classroom Teachers use the diary to inform parents of any problems or issues with individual students. Concerns are written in the diary by the teacher and parents sign off to confirm they are aware of the issue.



E. School

The school will promote the use of the student diary. This will include positive reinforcement.
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Enrolment Policy 2006

Composition of Placement Panel

Principal, Chair
One parent nominated by the Parents and Citizens Association
The Year 7(2006) Student Adviser and/or Assistant Student Adviser

Responsibilities of Placement Panel

To consider non-local applications for enrolment in year 7 according to the criteria established by the School Council

To decide the applicants who will be made offers of enrolment for Year 7, those placed on the reserve list and those who are unsuccessful

Non-local applications for Years 8 to 12 will be considered by the Principal at the time of application.

Local area applicants have absolute right of entry.

Enrolment Restrictions for 2006

Year 7: 175 students plus a buffer of 15 to enable the enrolment of local students who seek enrolment after the completion of the selection process.

Year 8&endash;10: student places will depend upon the numbers commencing the year.

Years 11 & 12: Out of Area enrolment dependent upon selection criteria.

Conditions

Local applicants may be asked for proof of address

Out of Area applicants will be required to comply with the school timetable ie �start and finish times.

Selection Criteria for Placement of Non-Local Applicants

If after, acceptance of local applications, vacancies still exist, the following criteria will apply to non-local applications.

Siblings already enrolled at the school who are in the mainstream

Proximity and access to the school

Special interests and abilities

Recommendation of previous Principal

Compassionate circumstances

Availability of subjects or combination of subjects (for students in Years 9-12)

Safety and supervision of the student before and after school

Assessment of Year 7 applications will be on the basis of the information provided on the application form. The panel will consider only those matters presented on the written application and not oral or other submissions.

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