SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS

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Tolworth Girls’ School Sixth Form Conduct Charter

Three Simple Rules

1. I will use my abilities and efforts to produce the best work I can.

2. I will be considerate, co-operative and supportive towards staff, students & visitors.

3. I will help keep the school a pleasant, effective and orderly place in which to learn.

To use my abilities and efforts to produce the best work I can.

I must:

• Attend school every day on time.

• Arrive on time for lessons, with the necessary books and appropriate equipment.

• Listen carefully when required.

• Sit in the seat allocated by my teacher and do not leave it without permission.

• Fully complete the work set to the highest possible standard.

• Ask for help when I need it and wait patiently if the teacher is busy.

• Accept both praise and constructive criticism towards improving my work

• Complete homework and hand it in on time. If I cannot do it, ask my teachers for help as soon as

possible and accept help outside of usual lesson time.

To be considerate, co-operative and supportive towards staff, students & visitors.

I must:

• Follow the instructions given by school staff.

• Avoid confrontation with staff and Students.

• Take responsibility to discuss any concerns with my teachers, Tutor or Head of Year.

• Do nothing to hurt others through word or action. If I see this happening to others I will tell a teacher.

• Bring appropriate equipment to school; nothing that might cause harm or damage.

• Contribute to the best of my ability when working in groups.

• Be tolerant and supportive of others in difficulty.

• Appreciate the achievement of others.

• Show courtesy to others and avoid using inappropriate language or conduct.

• Follow all instructions from members of staff without argument.

• Attend detentions and co-operate with any consequences of poor behaviour.

• Keep my mobile phone switched off and out of sight when outside of the Sixth Form Common Room

To help keep the school a pleasant, effective and orderly place in which to learn.

I must:

• Respect the school building, furniture, equipment and resources.

• Follow the school’s E - Safety and ICT acceptable usage policies.

• Respect the school environment and not cause any damage or deface any surface or display.

• Never use the green emergency buttons to leave the buildings. Fines will be in place.

• Walk quietly, calmly and safely in the corridors and on the stairs, keeping to the left when possible.

• Follow the up and down signs on the stairs.

• Wait sensibly outside classrooms until admitted by a member of staff.

• Follow the rules about use of the playgrounds and out of bounds areas.

• Wear appropriate clothing as listed in behaviour guidance.

• Bring only the personal property I need. I must not bring valuable items to school.

• Not wear headphones when moving around the school.

• Only consume food and drink at times and in areas allowed. Chewing gum is not permitted.

• Not smoke, consume or be in possession of intoxicating or dangerous substances.

• Dispose of litter properly, in the bins provided.

• Tap in and out of school when going off site.

• Be polite and considerate towards people living near the school and those I meet on the way to and from school.

Sixth Form students are expected to be dressed appropriately for school, as we would expect from lower school students on a mufti day. Whilst they are not expected to wear formal office wear, they should look neat and presentable, as they would for a casual job.

General guidelines

 All TGS students must wear their lanyard at all times – this is the only compulsory uniform item for Sixth Formers

 Coats/jackets should be removed whilst in lessons

 Make-up is permitted but should be moderate and natural in appearance

 Jewellery and/or a watch may be worn unless safety reasons prevent this from being possible. Items of valuable personal jewellery worn at school and subsequently lost or damaged will not be replaced or repaired by the school.

 For male students, a clean-shaven appearance should be maintained. Where an established beard or moustache exists, it should be maintained in a neat, tidy and consistent fashion.

 Good personal hygiene should be maintained at all times.

Students should not be wearing the following at school:

 excessively ripped jeans

 low-hanging trousers or jeans

 thin ‘see-through’ leggings

 short crop tops which show the stomach

 strappy or low-cut tops

 short miniskirts, dresses or short cycling shorts (students should follow the same guidelines as with the TGS uniform skirts)

 any thin item of clothing which allows the underwear to be seen through it

 clothing bearing offensive wording, logos or images

 open sandals or excessively high heels that present a high risk to personal safety

 excessive facial jewellery is not permitted

Dress code infringements

1. Any teacher/staff member is within their rights to challenge students who are not dressed appropriately for school.

2. If a student is not following the dress code, the teacher/staff member will make contact with the student’s tutor or Head of Year to inform them of the issue.

3. If the student is not able to rectify the situation (by putting on a jumper, changing, etc.) and the teacher/staff member feels it is necessary, the Sixth Form team will decide whether the student needs to be sent home to change and the student’s parents/carers will be notified of the issue.