Welcome and Introductory Meeting for Year 7 & 8 Parents

1. Welcome and Introductory Meetingfor Year 7 & 8 Parents Monday 10thMarch

2. Objectives for Meeting • Share overall school aims and objectives • Share information regarding teaching and learning • Develop an understanding of the important features of the daily workings of the Middle School • Meet and get to know key members of staff in the Middle School • Meet and get to know fellow parents from your child’s Tutor Group.

3. Agenda • General Information • Information about learning • Administrative issues • Student support • PE information • Phase and Year Team information • Tutor Group Activities • Getting to know the group

4. Who’s who? • Sarah Howling (Head of Secondary) • Marisa Marquez (Deputy Head-DirectoraOficial) • Silvia Criado (Deputy Head – Staff) • Diego Bertotto(Assistant Head – Teaching and Learning) • Chris Buckland (Assistant Head – Teaching and Learning) • James Thomas (Phase Leader – Year 7 and 8)

5. School Development Plan

6. 2013Key Focus: Culture for learning 2014 Student Leadership Values and beliefs Learning at SASS and Leading for Learning courses (year-long) Engaging classrooms and positive behaviour management Interdisciplinary projects Research/develop curriculum structure Create new courses Research and draft behaviour management policy Prepare for 1:1 Develop assessment/academic policy

7. 2014Key Focus: Framework for Learning 2015 • Implement new curriculum • Broad and balanced • New courses:L2L, Entrepreneurial Economics.... • Assessment and academic policy • Implement behaviour policy • Review calendar for learning • Implement 1:1 Develop SASS Learner Profile Skills audit and development Plan and prepare for tutoring reform

8. 2015Key Focus: Tutoring and Coaching for Learning • Introduce SASS Learner Profile • Introduce/support skill progression across subjects • Implement tutoring and coaching for learning

9. Teaching and Learning

10. ¡Universidad! La EscuelaSecundaria en SASS Y11/12 IB Indagadores, Informados e instruidos, Pensadores, Buenos comunicadores, Íntegros, De mentalidad abierta, Solidarios, Audaces, Equilibrados, Reflexivos Y9/10 IGCSE Preparándosepara el IB Y7/8 Conocimiento de Base Desarrollo de Habilidades

11. Year 7 - Subjects

12. Year 8 - Subjects

13. Administrative issues

14. Evaluación y Acreditación de • aprendizajes • 7 o más puntos en la calificación final • Calificación en cada trimestre • Menos de 20 inasistencias Alumnos que no acreditaron sus aprendizajes Dos períodos: • Diciembre (calificación final entre 4 y 7 puntos) • Febrero (calificación menor a 4 puntos o sin acreditar en el período de diciembre) • Son promovidos a Y8 los alumnos que no adeuden más de dos materias

15. Régimen de Asistencia • Máximo de hasta 20 inasistencias en el año. • Justificación con certificado médico o nota firmada por el adulto responsable, dentro de las 48hs del regreso del estudiante a clase. • El retiro de la escuela significa porcentaje de ausencia • Llegadas Tardes: Hasta 25 minutos 1/4 inasistencia Pasados 25 minutos 1/2 inasistencia.

16. Política de retiro de la escuela • En medio del turno de la mañana y/o de la tarde: • Padres, autorización escrita de los padres o firmas autorizadas • Almuerzo • Padres, autorización escrita de los padres o firmas autorizadas • Tarjeta verde • Educación Física (en caso de no poder realizar educación física) • Concurrir como observador al campo de deporte • Retira un adulto autorizado y acreditado por los padres a las 14.15hs

17. BehaviourforLearning

18. Behaviour for Learning Process Staff views Focus group Student survey Behaviour conference Research Group work Draft Parent group Leadership team

19. Aims • To create a climate where learning can flourish • To protect basic rights of safety, learning and respect • To develop student ownership of behaviour • To build strong relationships and empathy • To promote high self-esteem • To ensure fairness of treatment for all to ensure the welfare of all • To ensure a consistency of response to all behaviours

20. Philosophy Key features of the positive approach are: • An emphasis on positive rather than negative statements • Regular and sustained use of praise and rewards • Teaching students the social skills they need to be successful • Redirecting them towards success rather than highlighting their mistakes

21. Overview • Rights • Responsibilities • Expectations • Routines

22. Rights • Everyone has the right to feel safe at school • Students have the right to learn to the best of their ability • Teachers have the right to teach • Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect

23. Responsibilities • As students have the right to feel safe, they have the responsibility to behave in a manner so that others can feel the same way too • As students have the right to learn to the best of their ability, they have the responsibility to behave in a way so others can learn • As teachers have the right to teach, students have the responsibility to behave in a way that allows them to teach • As students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, students have the responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect

24. Expectations and Routines We value...... Respect for the school’s identity and heritage and the uniform as a symbol of one´s pride in belonging We expect students ...... To wear the uniform well and with pride and have neat appearance

25. Expectations and Routines We value...... Punctuality as a healthy habit to fully enjoy lessons We expect students ...... To arrive on time to lessons and registration

26. Expectations and Routines We value...... Responsibility and enthusiasm for learning We expect students ...... To have the correct books and equipment out ready to start the lesson promptly

27. Expectations and Routines We value...... Humility and empathy to show interest and respect for other opinions We expect students ...... To listen when a teacher or peer is speaking and not call out

28. Expectations and Routines We value...... Positive attitude towards teachers’ requests We expect students ...... To follow instructions from adults as soon as asked

29. Expectations and Routines We value...... Responsibility to care for property of all the community We expect students ...... To respect and not damage any property or equipment

30. Expectations and Routines We value...... A climate where everyone in the school community has the right to be treated with dignity and respect We expect students ...... To use appropriate and polite language, and courteously address all members of the community

31. Expectations and Routines We value...... Respect for the right to learn and to teach We expect students ...... To keep on task and not disrupt the learning of others

32. Expectations and Routines We value...... Solidarity and respect towards peers and teachers who share the classroom and to those who use it after us We expect students ...... To leave rooms tidy and in an orderly manner and during lessons, no eating or chewing gum - only water is allowed

33. Expectations and Routines We value...... Technology as an important tool that contributes to learning We expect students ...... To only use cell phones or other electronic devices for educational purposes and with the teacher’s permission

34. Positive consequences(Praise system) Philosophy • We know that the most important way to develop healthy values and self-esteem in young people is through verbal praise. • A “well done”, “warm smile” or any form of congratulation is the most powerful form of praise that can be received.

35. Level 5 Reward chosen by student 50 points + Parents invited in Continued and persistent Level 1 to 4 attitudes Level 4 Certificates and Letter to parents 30 points reached Continued and consistent Level 1 to 3 attitudes and behaviours Level 3 Email home 20 points reached Continued and consistent Level 1 to 2 attitudes and behaviours For example: Contribute to improving the class climate Treating peers and teachers with respect and dignity Level 2 Verbal praise 1 or 2 points awarded For example: Respect for learning Helping others with their learning Positive attitude towards learning Respect for other opinions Level 1 Verbal praise For example: Punctuality Uniform Responsibility and enthusiasm for learning Positive consequencesPractices

36. Negative consequences (Sanctions system) Philosophy The development of independence is important to us at St Andrew’s and throughout their years at school, students develop their autonomy by making their own decisions. Within this framework students exercise their freedom to choose, learning that their actions lead to consequences which can be positive or negative.

37. Level 5 Acta Meeting with parents (Level 5 may also include suspension, behaviour contracts) Continued or persistent level 1 to 4 incidents For example: Intentional and premeditated damage and disrespectfulness Consumption of tobacco, alcohol or drugs Discrimination Vandalism Level 4 Conduct marks Meeting/Communication with parents 10 points or continued and persistent Level 1 to 3 incidents For example: Intentional damage and disrespectfulness Intellectual dishonesty Bullying Theft Leaving school without permission Rudeness to staff Fighting Missing class Level 3 Serious warning 3 points Continued and persistent Level 1 to 2 incidents For example: Non academic use of cell phone or other electronic device Inappropriate use of language ++++ Level 2 Verbal warning 1 or 2 points + Teacher action For example: Repetition 2/3 verbal warning in one lesson Inappropriate behaviour, such as: Lack of respect when a teacher/peer is speaking Disrupting the learning the others Damage to property/ equipment Level 1 Verbal warning For example: Uniform Punctuality Eating/chewing gum Minor disruptions to learning: talking, out of seat, messing about Negative ConsequencesPractices

38. StudentSupport and Care Head of Year 7: Mr James Thomas - ext: 1215 Head of Year 8: Mr Victor Capeluto – ext: 1201 Tutorial System PSE – Personal and Social Education Departamento de OrientaciónEscolar Head: Lic Mariel Pons - ext: 1349 or 1330

39. Departamento de Orientación Escolar (DOE) Lic. Paula Romano Lic. Pilar Fernández Lic. Mariel Pons Lic. Jonatan Olmos Lic. Juan Pablo Ventura Lic. Clara Brea Lic. Ingrid Gullón

40. Also within Student Support and Care: Special Programmes and Initiatives Convivencia Peer Mediation PAS Programme Learning through Service Co-ordinator Priscilla Garritano - Ext.: 1346