Home-School Agreement
A shared commitment between school, parents and students.
OUR PARTNERSHIP
Three Signatures, One Shared Goal
Haydon Bridge High School believes it is essential to foster a strong spirit of trust and cooperation between the school, parents, and students. The school is fully committed to the development of every individual, using the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience to guide all that we do.
We encourage everyone connected with the school community to strive to become the very best version of themselves.While the school’s core aim is to deliver an outstanding education for all, the focus is upon offering an environment that enables every student to develop as members of a larger, proactive community.
The Home-School Agreement, detailed below, sets out ways in which our school, parents and students each play their part to achieve this, working together to benefit the child.
As a STUDENT at HBHS I will:
- Be polite to other people in school and in the community; behave in an honest and sensible manner, showing respect for the fabric of the school and for my own and other people’s property.
- Approach school life with a resilient mindset and a positive attitude to learning.
- Consistently attend school on time.
- Wear the full school uniform and take pride in my appearance.
- Bring to school the appropriate equipment I need each day.
- Work hard in lessons to develop my abilities and endeavour to meet and exceed my targets.
- Complete all tasks set as well as I possibly can and hand them in on time.
- Be a good member of our community by telling someone if my friends are unhappy.
- Keep my computer password confidential and use the school’s computer systems according to the rules and guidance laid down, always following the teachers’ instructions.
- Follow the school’s approach to Online-Safety and not upload or post to the internet any pictures, video or text that could upset, offend or threaten the safety of any member of the school community or bring the school into disrepute.
- Respect and comply with our mobile phone/device policy.
- Respect and comply with our school behaviour for learning policy.
As a PARENT I will:
- Support all the policies and strategies that the school uses to keep a positive working atmosphere.
- Attend all parents’ evenings.
- Encourage my child to be positive about all aspects of school, including homework and the many other opportunities offered.
- Ensure that my child attends school consistently and punctually, providing school with a note to cover any absence, recognising the potential incurrence of a fine for term-time holidays.
- Ensure that my child wears full school uniform, takes pride in their appearance and brings the correct equipment for each day.
- Respond promptly to school requests for information.
- Inform the school of any concerns about my child’s education, attend meetings at school to discuss progress, learn about the work of the school and regularly update school of any factors which may affect my child’s performance or participation.
- Encourage and support my child to take part in extra-curricular activities.
- Help to keep the school grounds and surrounding roads safe by being aware of the speed limits around and on the school site, including any parking restrictions.
- Always communicate with all school staff in a mutually respectful way.
As a MEMBER OF STAFF at HBHS I will:
- Deliver a high quality, exciting curriculum.
- Treat all students as unique individuals, building on their strengths and developing their resilience.
- Provide an ordered, caring and supportive environment which celebrates diversity and equality.
- Provide for the academic, social, physical and personal development of everyone.
- Keep the family informed of student’s progress and achievements.
- Offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Ensure that all staff members act as role models to the student community, set high expectations and set clear boundaries. Use rewards and where necessary the school consequences in a consistent way.
- Set regular homework tasks.
- Always communicate with our families in a mutually respectful way.
- Expect high levels of good behaviour where students show respect for others and take responsibility for behaviour.
By WORKING TOGETHER, we will therefore provide:
- The encouragement your child needs to be the best they can be.
- The environment for your child to aim high academically and become a happy, self-confident and responsible member of the community.
- A safe and secure environment where your child can grow and develop.
- An open and respectful communication system to encourage positive relationships.
- A consistent approach to address behaviour issues.
- An ethos of mutual respect for people of all cultures and communities.