. . . to Learn

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Parental support is essential if pupils are to maximise their potential across the curriculum.  The following are some strategies that you could use at home to help your child learn:

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• check Pupil Organiser every night to ensure homework is complete and sign on a weekly bases;

• ensure your child is organised in that they have the correct books and equipment for the next day;

• children should have a quiet working environment when completing homework or studying;

• if a child is having difficulty with a subject inform the school by contacting the Form Teacher or Year Head.

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. . .  to Attend

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Given the strong link between full attendance and achievement it is vital that you:

• ensure that your child attends school every day, unless there are exceptional circumstances eg. child is genuinely ill, bereavement etc.  If your child has been off school, they should bring a note signed by you and stating the reason for absence on their first day back.  Please also encourage your child to catch up on work they have missed;

• ensure that your child arrives to school on time each morning;

• avoid making appointments for your  child during the school day, unless absolutely necessary;

• avoid unauthorized holidays during term time.

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. . .  to Behave

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• Set high expectations for your child’s behaviour and effort in learning and communicate these to them regularly;

• encourage your child to take personal responsibility for their behaviour, and advise them to report issues of concern to a member of staff;

• accept that the school’s Behaviour Management Policy is applicable to all pupils, including your child, on enrolment at Castlederg High School.

• reinforce the management of behaviour issues in school by implementing an appropriate response and sanctions at home.

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. . . to Cope With Exams

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• Ensure that you are aware of key assessment/examination dates for your child;

• ensure that your child has created a revision timetable well in advance and follows it in preparation for their exams;

• provide a suitable quiet study area at home;

• ensure that your child revises thoroughly for key assessments and exams;

• support your child through the revision period by giving encouragement, and ensuring they take rest breaks ,eat healthily, get exercise and sufficient sleep;

• ensure that your child does not have too many commitments outside of school that may impact negatively in their time available to study.

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. . . to Plan for Their Future

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• Help your child to see the connection between doing their best at school and their future career prospects/quality of life;

• ensure that your child has set realistic goals and that they are focused on achieving them;

• discuss their future education and career aspirations with on them on a regular basis remembering that these may change through time.

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