Student Academic Progress

Homework

The PACE system is unique in that students have daily tasks which if not completed are required to be finished outside of school hours. This is an important discipline to learn or it eventually impacts on personal time management for late church, family and work life. It is essential that when parents sign diaries that this signifies an acknowledgment that any listed homework have been completed. An explanatory note should be written in the student diary if there is a satisfactory explanation for non-completion. NB It is imperative that parents be aware of children who are behind in their course requirements. The "PACE Prescription" will be filled in at the beginning of each term in the Student Diary. Parents are then fully informed about making decisions to supervise their children in doing the necessary extra work at night. This should involve directed study time with a parent or tutor supervising the study process.

Homework Detention

If students do not complete homework without a parental explanation in their diary, they will be expected to complete extra study time after school the next day. Parents will be informed of this detention by a school note home. NB If the work assigned is completed by the student making amends during the day and for that homework night, the detention will be excused.

Diaries

Students will write any homework into their diary. Parents are required to check that such work is completed and to then sign diaries - (also to indicate that diary has been checked). The communication page is not to be used to convey any comments of a sensitive nature. Please speak to the supervisor directly where there are concerns.

Congratulation Slips

Any PACE test results for the week will be recorded on this blue slip. The Congratulations slip is taken home at the end of the week. This should be an opportunity for parents to praise and encourage.

Detention Slips

Where a detention has been issued, these will be recorded on this yellow slip. This is an opportunity for parents to assume their corrective role and work in conjunction with the Supervisor in addressing the issue.

Term Reports

A report folder and results sheet will be issued each term. It should be noted that most students would be expected to receive an average comment (satisfactory achievement 'S') while an E (Excellent) indicates an exceptionally outstanding achievement that stands out amongst others in the group. The folder is returned the next term so it can be used as a reference for any points needing clarification. The school will then retain the folder until the following term report is due, at which
time it will again be sent home. Parents keep the report folder after the end of the year.

Parent Conference

Parents have the opportunity to meet with teachers in the second week of Terms two and three. An appointment is needed with staff over any other matter. This time will normally be after 3:25 pm. Under no circumstance should parents approach staff during class time or during breaks.