Patrician High School

1. Patrician High School Welcome Class of 2019

2. Information Pack Book Rental Information Junior Certificate Information Junior Certificate Short Courses 2019 1st Year Book List Additional Equipment List A Better Internet (Parent Information) 10 Tips for Parents (Irish Times) School Jacket Flyer / Transport Information TextAparent Information

3. Changes From Primary School New Environment New Classmates New Teachers New Subjects New Experiences, Rules and Regulations

4. Changes From Primary School New Environment 24 Teaching Classrooms (Teachers Based in rooms) 9 Practical Rooms Student Lockers 4 Student Toilets 2 Resource Rooms 6 Administrative Offices Gymnasium/ Astro Turf / Canteen New sports field facility (TBC)

5. Changes From Primary School New Classmates 53 New First Year Pupils 3 Class Groups of 17/18 per class All Class groups mixed ability Class group remains for three Junior Certificate. Some groups will change due to levels and subject choices in second year. Classes reviewed throughout first term.

6. Changes From Primary School New Teachers/Staff 34 Teaching Staff Principal Deputy Principal 2 Special Needs Assistants 3 Ancillary Staff 3 Canteen workers School Chaplain

7. Changes From Primary School New Subjects Core Subjects English Irish Maths Science Wellbeing Guidance (Transition, Resilience...) SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Ed) CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Ed) Physical Education

8. Changes From Primary School Optional Subjects Technical Graphics Business Wood Work Art French Geography History (4 from 7 subjects to be kept for Junior Certificate)

9. Changes From Primary School Short Courses Coding Artistic Performance Chinese Language and Culture Philosophy Mechatronics (STEM) Architectural Design and Sustainable Technology (STEM) (Students will study all short courses and select 2 for Junior Certificate Assessment)

10. Changes From Primary School Additional Short Course Physical Education CSPE Non Examination Subjects Religious Education SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) Guidance (Transition from school/ Resilience Training)

11. Junior Cycle 2022 Subjects being assessed under New Junior Cycle English, Science, Business Studies, Irish, French, Visual Art, Maths, History, Geography, Tech Graphics, Materials Technology Wood. Assessment An Assessment (AT) Task is carried out after CBA2 and sent to the state exams commission for correction. There is 10% of the final grade allocated to this. Each subject will have 2 Classroom based Assessments. CBA1 – Last term 2nd year CBA2 – First term of 3rd year These are not assessed by the SEC but will appear on profile of achievement.

12. Changes From Primary School New Experiences, Rules and Regulations Time Tables and Class Times Moving to and from class rooms Correct books for class Mobile Phones Be on Time for class Remain on school ground at lunchtime from 1st to 3rd Year Using your locker Using Digital Devices in class and for Homework

13. Communications School and Teachers Subject Teachers (Reports, PTM’s, Notes, Phone Calls) Class Teacher (Telephone/Letter) Career Guidance Teacher (Meetings by appointment) Year Head (Telephone/Letter, Progress Report, Meetings) Deputy-Principal (Telephone/Letter, Meetings by appointment) Principal (Telephone/Letter, Meetings by appointment)

14. ClassTeacher/YearHead Class teacher Role: A subject teacher Overview (academic and pastoral) Explaining school rules/procedures Year Head Role: Pastoral and Disciplinary Year Group meeting /Assemblies Monitor Uniforms, Journals, Absenteeism, Study and Revision Information regarding school rules

15. The Guidance Counsellor is someone you can go to with any problems or issues you might have, for example... Self-image Issues with school, home, family and work Bullying Career Choice Guidance Counsellors deal with... Depression, anxiety, stress, self harm... Subject Choice Specific Learning Difficulties Bereavement through loss or separation Applications to Further Education and the World of Work Behavioural Support

16. Further Communications Student Diary Notes to and from Parents School Web Site www.patricianhighschool.ie Twitter School Newsletter Produced by class groups/Transition year Text Messages/ textAparent Notification of Parent Teacher meetings Unplanned School Closures/ School Calendar

17. Student Diary School Calendar Study Timetable/Weekly Timetable School Rules and Code of Discipline Notes regarding Absences: Permission to leave school early Explanation of absence Planned absence from school Parent/Teacher Notes Weekly reports (Probation, Progress, Effort)

18. Student Diary Parent/Guardian Notes: Explanation for Absence and Notes to and from Parents. Comment Forms: Comment forms can be requested by year heads or deputy Principal to monitor student progress over a number of weeks.

19. www.patricianhighschool.ie School Courses/Subjects Extra-curricular activities Live Twitter Feed School Policies News Updates Easy Pay School Calendars Guidance and Counselling Parent Association/Board Of Management

20. Easy Pay Online School Payments. Student ID is Childs PPS Number Can be accessed online through the school website or with your mobile phone. Visa, Visa debit, master card can be used. Can be used to pay School tour, Mock Exam fees, TYP fees, After school study, Book rental. First year costs: Locker, Diary, PE Kit, Art Kit, Tech Graphics Kit, Calculator, 3 Years SPHE workbooks, Religion Book (total cost €130)

21. Book Rental 2019/20 • Book Rental Scheme for 2019/20. • Optional Scheme. • Cost: Year 1 €130 Year 2 €155 Year 3 €155 • Books to be collected in August. • Expression of interest can be made tonight. • Books returned to school when finished. • Does not include past papers in third year.

22. Special Education Needs (SEN) SEN covers both learning support and resource teaching. Educational Psychological reports must be made available to school as soon as possible. To allow appropriate support and actions to be in place as quick as possible. School testing has already taken place further testing may take place in first two weeks of first term.

23. Special Education Needs (SEN) • CAT 4 Testing (Cognitive Abilities Test). • Tests; Verbal, Quantitative, Non-Verbal, Spatial Ability. • School Report; An Assessment Overview, Scores by Group, Analysis of Group scores, Student Profile. • Student Report for teachers; Assessment Overview, Example Results, Scores, Profile Summary, Implications for Teaching and Learning. • Parents Reports; Summary includes a profile description with written recommendations to help improve parent understanding of their child’s learning preferences, with suggestions of how to help them at home. • PASS (Pupils Attitudes to Self and School), understanding feeling and concerns of students. SPHE Class. • Progress tracking for First year students.

24. Lunch Time Activities Soccer Football (Super Touch League) Handball Table Tennis Computer Club (Mine Craft) Chess Club French Club/History Club Study/Homework Room TYP Mini Company projects Wellbeing Events for 2019

25. Big Brother/little brother Program for incoming first years (24 students) Monaghan Youth Federation to train 5th years to act as Peer Ministers. Four teachers trained to act as advisers to the 5th year pupils. Groups to meet once a week to discuss any issues with first year pupils. Activities include Cinema afternoon, Quiz, Lunchtime Games, Scavenger Hunt and End of year trip.

26. Big Brother/little brother Table QuizScavenger Hunt Concert

27. Code of Discipline

28. Purpose of Disciplinary Procedures Ensure optimum learning conditions. Provide safe, secure environment for students. Develop self-discipline by encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Full code of conduct available on school website www.patricianhighschool.ie and in homework journals.

29. Methods Setting clear boundaries Having predictable consequences Emphasizing behaviour, not personality Encouraging self-evaluation (planning) Encouraging goal-setting (planning) Providing adult support (advocates)

30. Basic School Rules Be On Time. Be Prepared. Follow Instruction. Participate Fully.

31. School Uniform 11. The school uniform is: A plain grey v-neck jumper with crest Plain grey trousers Black shoes (with no markings) Pale blue shirt (not denim) Dark blue tie (junior) Students who come to school with incorrect uniforms must report to the teacher in charge and hire missing items.Trousers cost €5 per day. All other items cost €2 per day.)

32. Informal Procedures Minor breaches: Class teacher Recorded in journal Lunch Time Detention Repeated breaches: Joint Student-Teacher Assessment Evening Detention Year head Contact Persistent breaches: Year head Contact parents

33. Formal Procedures Stages Subject Progress Report (Subject teacher) Home Work Sheet (Subject Teacher) Detention Joint Teacher/Student Assessment Booking Note Conduct Note Discipline Committee Suspension Expulsion

34. General Information

35. Children First National Guidance for the protection and welfare of children. Children First Act 2015 TUSLA- Child and Family Agency All staff are now mandated persons and are obliged by law to report cases where they feel they have reasonable grounds for concern.

36. Mobile Phones Students must switch off and put away mobile phones during class times unless otherwise instructed. Failure to do so will may lead to phones being confiscated. Parents are asked to support the schools efforts to protect all our pupils. Policy available on school web-site. (Internet safety – www.webwise.ie)

37. Class Times Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 3 Morning Classes: 8:45 until 10:45 Break Morning Break: 10:45-11:00 (1st Year 5 min extra) 3 Mid morning Classes: 11:00 until 1:00 Lunch: 1:00 until 1:40 3 Afternoon Classes: 1:40 until 3:40 Wednesday 3 Morning Classes: 8:45 until 10:45 Break Morning Break: 10:45-11:05 (1st Year 5 min extra) 3 Mid morning Classes: 11:00 until 1:05

38. Lockers First year students find it extremely difficult to organise their lockers because of this they tend to keep all of their books in their bags. The not so good The Good

39. Homework Homework is an essential aspect of school life. (See “Homework policy” on school website) Designated homework must always be attempted. This may include revision, learning and written work. Where homework has not been attempted due to a legitimate reason parents are asked to provide a note of explanation. Homework should take 30-40 minutes per night before Christmas increasing to 60-90 minutes after Christmas.

40. Edmodo Edmodo is an educational technology company offering a communication, collaboration and coaching platform to schools and teachers. The Edmodo network enables teachers to share content, distribute quizzes, assignments, and manage communication with students, colleagues, and parents. Students will require a school email address. Teachers will assist with this set up in school in Sept 2019.

41. Microsoft Students to receive access to Microsoft Office suite. Teaching groups to be set up which will allow interaction with teacher. Project work/ essays/ preparation for CBA’s can be accessed by students.

42. First Year Survey (Difficulties) Finding Rooms Remembering Books and Homework Making new friends Using Locker Tests/Exams Heavy school bag Bigger boys Getting up in the morning

43. First Year Survey (Enjoyed most) New Subjects New Friends The Craic Sports (PE and school teams) Good Teachers Lunch Time / The Canteen Moving around to different rooms School Tour