CONTENTS Message from the Principal 3 What‟s different about High School 4 Our Statement of Purpose 5 Staff and Term Dates 6 Daily Routine 7 Tips for Students 7 Tips for Parents 8 Succeeding at High School 9 General Information 10 People who can help you 12 Behaviour Expectation 14 Student Organiser and School Policy 17 Learning Areas and Subject Descriptions 18 Special Education 25 Workplace Health and Safety 26 2 Message from the Principal Mareeba High has a proven history for being a good all round performer. We are proud of our academic standards, contemporary curriculum, cultural richness, professional teaching, innovative practices, sporting champions and creative brilliance, all within a disciplined and caring environment. Mareeba State High School is a modern secondary high school located in a picturesque, safe, rural setting. The ideal size of the school of 800 students provides for a more personal and individual approach for all students whilst maintaining the full range of curriculum offerings. The school focuses on students having high personal expectations and continues to experience wonderful academic results for our graduating senior students. Seventy-four percent (74%) of our OP eligible students received an OP Score between 1 and 15, with eight of these gaining an OP Score of one over the last 5 years. Ninety-five percent (95%) of our students wishing to continue onto University Education were successful in receiving their preferred choice in 2013. Also in 2013 eight-three percent (83%) of our graduating seniors also were successful in gaining a VET qualification meaning they are also work ready. Mareeba State High School promotes School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships as a pathway into the various trades. We currently have 65 students signed up into a School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship helping to ensure the career of their choice. This has been achieved by developing strong industry links through a range of vocational subjects offered at Mareeba High and the business community. Other examples of our innovative practices are the successful Gifted and Talented Program, Instrumental Music Program, Performing Arts Excellence Program, Rugby League Engagement Program and Literacy and Numeracy Programs. Ability grouping in core classes in all year levels reinforce our academic focus. Students at Mareeba State High are taught by a very professional staff operating to an agreed set of understandings about teaching and learning and undertake regular professional development of teacher learning to maintain a cutting edge in education. We are very proud of our school and we are sure that Mareeba State High School will provide the desired educational program you seek. Welcome to the Mareeba State High School family. Jo Soothill Principal Jasper Street Mareeba PO Box 1079 Mareeba QLD 4880Telephone 07 4086 2777 Fax 07 4092 3915 E-mail the.principal@mareebashs.eq.edu.au Web ttp://mareebashs.eq.edu.au 3 Dear Student, Parents and Carers This booklet has been prepared to introduce you and your parents to aspects of life at Mareeba State High School. We hope that it will help you to understand more about the High School - both academically and socially - and help you to settle in quickly and happily. Mareeba State High is your school. Everything in the school is planned, provided and organized for you. We want you to have every opportunity to benefit from the many excellent experiences available to you at this school. Our school is a school of which we can all be proud. Past teachers and students and those who are here now have worked hard to establish high standards and high ideals. We hope that you will support your school with loyalty and enthusiasm and help us to continue in our pursuit of excellence. Welcome to Mareeba High School Jo Soothill Principal What's Different About High School? At present, entering high school may seem a very big step - but really it isn't. Entering high school represents another step in your education - a process which goes on throughout your life. No doubt, you have heard rumours about high school. Friends, relatives and neighbours may have told you many stories. You may now be finding it difficult to tell fact from fiction. HERE ARE SOME FACTS: * You will be treated as a young adult with ideas and beliefs of your own. * YOU are responsible for your own actions and conduct. * You will be expected to make your own decisions. * You are expected to be in the right place at the right time with the right materials. * You will be treated in a personal, friendly way and you will be expected to be courteous and friendly in return. * You will be attending different classes, in different rooms with a variety of teachers. * You will be encouraged to discover your talents, develop them and perform them to the highest level possible. * You will be guided, with help from many people, into your future career. 4 Mareeba State High School values “Building a better future together” Vision 1. 2. 3. 4. Community At Mareeba SHS we recognise and promote achievement by all students. At Mareeba SHS we value accountable and consultative decision-making processes by parents, staff and students. Mareeba SHS values an environment which fosters the skills that enhance life long learning for active community participation. Mareeba SHS values staff who have an active involvement and visible presence both within the school and the community. 1. 2. 3. 4. Mareeba SHS is committed to constructive communication between staff, parents, administration, students and the wider community. Mareeba SHS has a clear vision which is promoted in and supported by the wider community. Mareeba SHS believes in the development of community values through academic, social, cultural and sporting opportunities. Mareeba SHS is committed to community partnerships and active involvement within the community. Outcomes 1. 2. 3. 4. The Mareeba SHS community values the broad aspects of school life, which contribute to students becoming active citizens and life long learners. At Mareeba SHS opportunities are provided to achieve and celebrate success. The staff and students of Mareeba SHS reflect the current ideals and the practices of Education Queensland. At Mareeba SHS our school community embraces its rich diversity of personal identity, spirituality and cultural backgrounds. Teaching and Learning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Design At Mareeba SHS we are committed to a supportive school environment that provides opportunities for all students to work towards their full potential. At Mareeba SHS we promote and encourage excellence in teaching and learning by recognising and sharing successful practices. At Mareeba SHS teachers and students value basic literacy and numeracy skills as a foundation for development across the curriculum. At Mareeba SHS we are committed to the integration of information and communication technologies in all subject areas. Mareeba SHS values professional development which will help teachers better meet the needs of our student population. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 Mareeba SHS effectively generates and manages resources to provide an aesthetically pleasing and productive learning environment. Mareeba SHS is committed to behaviour management practices that develop a safe, responsible community. Mareeba SHS values a flexible curriculum structure catering for the needs of all. Mareeba SHS’s use of time, space and technologies is reflective of the school vision and responsive to staff and student development needs. Your School's Administrators Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Business Services Manager Ms J. Soothill Mrs T Seidenkranz Mr P Charles Mrs P Evans Heads of Department English and Social Science Mathematics Science Visual and Performing Arts HPE/Home Economics Technology Senior Schooling Junior Schooling Special Education Student Behaviour Mr D. Jones Mr T. McClelland Ms M Lindsay Ms K. Lambert Mr C Stewart Mr K Johnson Ms J Walker Mr C. Keating Ms M Sturgiss Mr K Seidenkranz and Ms M Riber Support Services Guidance Officer Teacher Librarian Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator Community Education Counsellor Text Hire and Resources School Nurse Youth Support Worker First Aide Ms H Bensted Mrs L Daly Ms C Ellacott Ms G Archer Mrs L Gibb Mrs C Gray Ms S Weinholz Mrs M Ellis and Mrs M Pell th OPENING DAY: School re-opens on Tuesday 27 January 2015 for Years 7,8 and 12 only. Students will be called to a parade at 8.50 am. Term Dates 2015 Term Dates Length Term 1 Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April 10 weeks Term 2 Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June 10 weeks Term 3 Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September 10 weeks Term 4 Tuesday 6 October – Friday 11 December 10 weeks About this Information Booklet This booklet outlines many of the opportunities available at Mareeba State High School. We hope it will help you and your parents choose the educational program that is best suited to you. Choosing a school is a very crucial decision and we hope that the information provided helps you in your deliberations. All general information is outlined in the Enrolment Information Booklet; contained in this package. We cannot outline all the positive learning experiences we provide in this booklet. Should you require more information please telephone the school on 4086 2777. Further information about Mareeba State High School and its policies can be found at www.mareebashs.eq.edu.au 6 School Daily Routine Time 8.40am Activity Warning Bell 8.50 – 9.00am Parade / CARE Class Period 1 Period 2 Recess 1A Recess 1B Warning Bell Period 3 Period 4 Recess Two Warning Bell Period 5 9.00 – 10.00am 10.00 – 10.55am 10.55 – 11.15am 11.15 – 11.45am 11.40am 11.45 – 12.40pm 12.40 – 1.35pm 1.35 – 2.05pm 2.00pm 2.05 – 3.00pm Notes Students move to Parade at Hall or Classroom for CARE. (10 minutes) Roll marking in class. Roll marking in class. Lunch in eating area Tuckshop Open Roll marking in class. Roll marking in class Whole School (30 minutes) Tuckshop Open Roll marking in class. PARADE for the whole school is held every Tuesday at 8.50 in the Hall. YEAR PARADES are held once per week for each year level. CARE CLASSES are held every other day and are of 10 minutes duration in which rolls are marked and notices read. They occur before Lesson 1 from 8:50 – 9:00am. Your Care Teacher will keep watch over your general well-being and is your first point of contact for any issues. Your Care Teacher will check your records of progress, supervise your uniform, good manners and conduct, watch your attendance and punctuality. If your Care Teacher thinks it necessary in your interests, your parents will be contacted. Useful Tips for Students Starting high school can be a big deal but here are some tips that will help you as you move from primary to secondary school. What can I do while I’m still in Year 6 or 7? Talk about high school with your friends and other Year 6 or 7 students They may be feeling the same as you and chances are someone in your school will be going to the same high school as you. See if you can talk to someone who is already in Year 8 at high school Anybody‟s big brother or sister will do. Who knows, they might actually know something you don‟t! Talk things over with the people who care for you most Ask a few questions about the school you will be going to, like what types of subjects you can take, sports you can play and other activities you can be involved in. Try to check out your new school before hand It will pay to know where Year 7 and 8 parade is held, what the classrooms look like and where the tuckshop and toilets are located. Attend transition days offered by the high school. 7 What should I do when I start Year 7 or 8? Don’t panic! Write things down as they come to mind and talk to your parents, friends or teachers about your concerns. Check out your school organiser – it is full of useful stuff. Stick to a routine This will help you get everything done that you need to get done in a day, especially homework and assignments, and still leave you with time to spare. Your school organiser will help you organise your week. Try to relax Going to high school is a learning experience. You are not supposed to know everything before you get there. It is okay to have questions. Talk through any problems with your teachers or year co-ordinator. These people want you to succeed, but they aren‟t mind readers. If there is something you are concerned about, let them know. Get into things Sport, music, drama, competitions, public speaking – there will be plenty to do before and after school as well as on the weekend – and a whole group of new friends to meet. Find out about your student council and read your school newsletter to keep in touch and stay informed. Enjoy yourself Look at the positives of being at high school – new school, new teachers, and more choice in what you study. Useful Tips for Parents Starting high school is a big deal for students. It can be a trying time as they learn the ropes and get accustomed to the high school environment. These tips can help you help your child make that move into high school as smooth as possible. What can I do while my child is still in Year 7? Do some homework Find out information about the high school your child will attend, such as subjects offered and sports played that meet your child‟s needs and interests. You may also need to give some thought to travel arrangements and care before and after school. Also take some time to learn about the physical, mental, and emotional changes that all adolescents go through as this can effect how your child will handle the move to high school. Build relationships Many high schools have orientation programs to help with the transition process. Attending an orientation evening at the school will give you a valuable opportunity to meet with teachers and administrators, as well as check out school facilities and get an idea of the school layout. Increase your child’s self-reliance So much more is expected of students at high school. By gradually increasing their level of responsibility at home, and communicating your expectations to them, you can help them develop selfreliance and coping skills that will kick-in during those critical first few weeks of Year 7 o 8. Remind them about the transitions they have already gone through and the strategies that helped them in the past. Encourage them to talk to their friends about the changes ahead. Provide encouragement. Some adolescents will surprise you with their resourcefulness and strength during stressful times. Others benefit from having someone there to give a cheer or a smile from the sideline. Encourage your child to develop strong links with social, sporting or community-based groups – this will boost their chances of succeeding in other areas of life. 8 What should I do once my child starts Year 7 or 8? Get involved Soon after school starts you will be invited to your first parent-teacher meeting. This will be an important opportunity to discuss your child‟s progress and talk about any concerns you or your child‟s teachers might have. Help establish and maintain routine This is an ongoing process that starts from day one at high school. It is especially important to establish and maintain a regular homework routine as more after school study is expected of high school students. Listen Provide your child with opportunities to express their feelings about school, sports, drama, friendships or any other topic, and take a genuine interest in what they say. Play your part Parents and guardians play an important role in the life of a school. As well as being your child‟s biggest fan and supporter, you can play a part in the quality of schooling your child enjoys: Join the parents and citizens association; Put your hand up for school activities like sporting events, trips and camps; Volunteer at the canteen or in the classroom; Offer to pass on your vocational or other skills to students. How To Succeed At High School Study Habits It is important that you start good study habits right from the beginning of high school. If you do this, you will find the work you do at high school much easier and more enjoyable. It will stand you in good stead right throughout your high school career. Make sure you use the school‟s Student Organiser to keep track of what each subject requires each night. A school organiser is given to all students at the beginning of the school year. Work out a study programme and stick to it! Work out a personal timetable for homework that suits your lifestyle and family. Spend at least 10 minutes a night on each of the subjects you have had that day and spend no more than one and a half hours a night altogether. In your study programme there should be time for set homework assignments, revision of the day‟s work and regular revision of past work. Study Effectively Realise that study will produce results. Find a place to study that has good ventilation, good lighting, no distractions. Make this your study corner. Do active revision (scan the work – ask yourself questions – look for the answers – record notes – revise notes). Do active memorising (say the work several times until you know it – discuss the work with a mate – test yourself by writing down what you‟ve learnt – retest it till you know it). Construct summaries of textbook work to learn. Learn vocabulary and spelling. 9 Academic Performance Student levels of achievement are monitored within the Senior and Junior School. Mandatory completion of all assessment tasks is a high priority at Mareeba State High School and every opportunity is given to all students to succeed. Assessment Mareeba State High School‟s assessment policy requires all students to submit all pieces of assessment. Exceptions to this rule are only possible through detailed consultation with relevant Head of Department. At the beginning of each semester, every student is given an „Assessment Calendar‟ which outlines all tasks, the date given and draft and final dates of submission. Strict guidelines published by the school govern this process. Failure to complete assessment work will result in consequences. General Information OFFICE HOURS: 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8.00 am – 3.15 pm Tuesday SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: 4086 2777 SCHOOL EMAIL: info@mareebashs.eq.edu.au A school calendar with important term dates will be mailed out to you in the first few weeks of school. Student Illness and Accidents: If a student claims to be ill in class, the teacher will send the student to Student Services immediately, accompanied, if necessary, by another student. The staff will place the student in the sick room and if necessary contact the ambulance and contact the parents. If an accident occurs to a student anywhere in the school or while on a school excursion or at sport outside it is school policy to call the ambulance to treat the student if necessary, but this decision will be made by First Aide Staff. Students who are required to take medical drugs while at school must leave them in Student Services during the day. The student is to go to Student Services at the appropriate times and the tablets/medicine will be dispensed by the staff. A record of the student‟s name, form of table/medicine, nature of illness is kept by staff in a special Medical Register. Conveyance Allowance: This is paid to parents who must convey students 4.8 kilometres or more to school, or 3.2 kilometres or more to the nearest school bus service. Parents must apply for this allowance. Parents’ & Citizens' Association: All parents and friends are urged to assist in promoting the welfare of the school by becoming active members of the Parents' and Citizens' Association. Meetings are held in the school library at 5.30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. School Tuckshop: The school tuckshop is staffed by permanent staff and volunteers and operates each day of the week. Parents of new students are asked to make themselves available for the tuckshop roster if it is at all possible. This assistance would be very much appreciated. All profits from the Canteen accrue to the funds of the Parents‟ and Citizens‟ Association. 10 Property: All school property should be treated with respect and care. It is the role of every student to keep the school grounds clean and tidy. Chewing gum, the use of correcting fluid and aerosol cans are not allowed in the school. Students should not bring valuable articles to school e.g. cameras, MP3‟s, mobile phones, as no responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage. LABEL ALL BELONGINGS INCLUDING CLOTHING. Lost Property : Students should check regularly at Student Services to determine if the lost item has been located. Homework: Homework is an essential part of school work. A student organiser is provided and home tasks should be recorded daily and need to be undertaken conscientiously. Years 7 and 8 students should be completing at least 15 minutes per subject. Collection/Payment of Money: Student Services is responsible for collection of all monies. The books are examined by the school auditors and are a legal document. It is essential that parents ensure that all Student Resource Scheme charges are paid as early in the year as possible, so that materials can be bought and paid for. Office staff will issue a receipt for all monies collected, this includes excursions, hire charges, etc. For further details see the Office Staff. Payment of Money: If a student is required to pay for something at school he/she takes the money to Student Services. A receipt will be issued and name and amount recorded. Hygiene: Students are expected to observe all rules for personal hygiene and good grooming. Late Arrival of Students: Students who arrive at school after the commencement of school must first report to student services to have the Roll adjusted. If student is going to be late the parent/guardian must phone the office or send in a note. A late note must be taken by the student for admission to class. Repeated lateness of this nature will result in consequences for the students. I.D. Photos: Students will have photographs taken and ID cards issued. If a student should lose or misplace his/her card they will have to pay $5 for replacement. School Fees: Parents have the option of joining our Student Resource Scheme. This provides for the hire of all textbooks and resources needed for all year levels. Full details of membership are available upon enrolment. 11 People Who Can Help You CARE TEACHER: The Care Teacher will help you if you are upset or in trouble. He/she is one of the people at a school who will be supportive of your needs. If you have any problems, go to your Care Teacher first. LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES: Mareeba State High School provides Learning Support Services for students experiencing difficulty accessing the curriculum. Support options are tailored to meet their individual needs, varying from alternative teaching and assessment strategies and in-class support. Students are encouraged to initiate requests for support from the Learning Support Staff. All support personnel welcome parent contact and encourage you to meet with them to discuss any concerns you may have. Please phone Ms Michelle Sturgiss on 4086 2777 for further information. GUIDANCE OFFICER: The school‟s Guidance Officer, Mrs Hazel Bensted can assist with: Physical Health – health problems eg drugs and referrals Social Health – friendships/being bullied, communicating with teachers, parents and students, peer pressure, solving clashes, careers and educational issues. Emotional Health – coping, adjusting to change, new students, student experiencing behavioural difficulties, grief and crisis counselling, home problems, subject difficulties, relationship problems, bullying, fighting, aggressive behaviours, self-esteem building through problem solving and decision making, referrals for many of these. Spiritual Health – focussing on purpose: fullness in beliefs, achievement. HOW? Advocating/talking on students behalf to teachers, parents, other students. Empowering students with skills to cope/problem solving. Providing a wider knowledge base on issues. Refer to other agencies for in-depth, confidential work. Counselling individuals and groups. Team work with Behaviour Centre, U/18 Mental Health, Family Services, Alcohol and Agencies, Rape Crisis etc. Career Education and Guidance. Drug YEAR CO-ORDINATOR: Each year level has a Year Co-ordinator who assists with looking after students at Mareeba High School. You will meet with your Year Co-ordinator once a week at your Year Level Parades. Find out who your Year Co-ordinator is and where you can find him / her if you need to talk to him / her. They are interested in supporting you to succeed. COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNSELLOR: As part of student support services, Mareeba State High School has a full-time Community Education Counsellor (CEC). The CEC, Ms Geneveive Archer, supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the school, parents/guardians and the wider community, as well as giving support to the rest of the staff. Home visits are done as much as possible but, if parents/guardians do have any concerns and cannot get to the school for whatever reason, a home visit can be arranged. The CEC is also only a phone call away, and can be contacted through the school. Students are encouraged as much as possible to visit and talk with the CEC if they have any problems of concern. The CEC is located in Student Services and is available to talk to any parents/guardians or community members five days per week and is generally available from 8.00 am until 4.00 pm. SCHOOL CHAPLAIN: The School Chaplain can attend to any spiritual needs of our children and is also available for prayer meetings and counselling. School Chaplain is located in Student Services. HEADS OF DEPARTMENT: These teachers are responsible for the different subjects taught in the school. If you have a particular concern about one of the subjects you study they will be able to help you with your enquiry. 12 ADMINISTRATION: The Principal and the two Deputy Principals are responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the school and for co-ordinating all activities and policies required to run a school the size of Mareeba State High School. They are also able to help you with your enquiries or concerns. SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE: The School-Based Youth Health Nurse, Nr Chris Gray, works with students, their families and school staff to promote healthier school communities. The SBYHN works with students, staff and parents to: Address issues about health and well- being. Creates a supportive, healthy school environment. Connects people to other support services inside and outside the school. The Mareeba SBYHN can provide information, support or referral on any of the following: Health and well-being Relationships Personal and family problems Smoking, alcohol or drug use Sexual health Healthy skin Feeling unhappy or stressed Puberty, growing up Healthy eating, exercise, weight and eating problems For further information about the SBYHN program, or to contact the SBYHN for support or information, please contact the school. SCHOOL-BASED POLICE OFFICER: The School Based Police Officer, works with students and staff in a proactive manner to encourage positive behaviours. INTER-YEAR LEADERS: Inter-year Leaders are Year 12 students who work with and help year 7 and 8 students. They become the Year 8 „buddies‟. Year 8 students can ask the Inter-year Leaders for assistance for all things from school work to friendship problems. Inter-year Leaders wear a badge that clearly identifies them and year 7 and 8 students meet the Inter-year students on transition days. TEACHER-LIBRARIAN: The Teacher Librarian is Mrs Daly and the Library is open from 8.00 in the morning and throughout the day. The Library will be an important part of your school life at Mareeba High. You will often have library lessons for your different subjects. Early in the year, there will be library orientation lessons during which you will become familiar with various aspects of research and how to access various resources for leisure reading. So come in and look around. You are welcome to borrow books from the first day. If you need assistance with choosing something to read or with research we're happy to help. 13 MAREEBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENT BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATION MATRIX All Settings We are Respectful We are Organised We are Learners We are Safe Classrooms Show pride in our school and represent it positively Help others Use a respectful voice and manner Wait our turn to speak Respect others rights to learn and teach School Grounds Look, listen and follow staff instructions Use appropriate language Accept difference and show tolerance Be honest and take responsibility for our own actions Show courtesy and consideration for others, their property and the school environment Bring required equipment. Be on time Be in the right place at the right time Wear uniform correctly new things Line up quietly outside the classroom Arrive prepared Complete set tasks to the best of Complete all required tasks Keep an open mind and a positive attitude Ask for help if unsure Give our best effort Model positive behaviours to allow others to learn Care about our own learning Stay on task Do our personal best Strive to achieve our best in all class work, homework and assessment Learn and are engaged our ability and on time Participate in all activities and try Attend all lessons Look out for others and seek help Keep our hands and feet to ourselves Use equipment for intended purpose Keep valuables in a safe place Look after property and our environment Show self-control Follow the safety rules of activities Show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others Sit, stand and move in a calm orderly manner. Treat all equipment with care as demonstrated Be considerate of others Stay in approved areas Participate in organised activities Follow safe practices Show good sportsmanship Keep areas clean Enjoy a relaxing and safe break Report hazards to staff Look out for others Stay alert to unauthorised visitors Use breaks to assist in learning Respect others belongings Keep to the left of the walkways and stairs Care for the environment Be courteous towards staff and Place litter in the bin Maintain personal boundaries students Monitor and maintain noise levels Queue in a safe manner Respect the outdoor eating Have orders and payment ready Learn road rules and public Encourage others to act in a caring way transport rules Apply road rules around vehicles Learn and apply student driver Board the bus in an orderly fashion policy Go directly into the school grounds on and inform teaching staff e.g. library, tutorial Move purposefully between classes Tuckshop & Eating Areas Make healthy choices environments Before & After School Respect personal space Keep area tidy Speak politely Travel to and from school directly Treat all property respectfully arrival 14 Behaviour & Consequences MINOR Level 1 POSITIVE Level 0 Student Behaviour Attending every day On time On task & giving your best effort Following staff directions Using appropriate language Being honest and taking responsibility Showing courtesy & consideration Be in the right place at the right time Participating in activities Sharing with others Wearing the uniform correctly Representing the school positively Modelling positive behaviours Following class & school rules Calling out Late for class Not meeting Uniform / hair / makeup expectations Off task / Work incomplete Not meeting assessment deadlines Failing to bring equipment (eg pens, textbook) Disrupting Learning Rude to others Littering Giving inappropriate displays of affection Not following minor health and safety Eating and drinking in the classroom (water OK) Not following teachers instructions Making undue noise (eg. tapping pencils ) Using inappropriate language (eg conversational swearing) Moving around the school in an unsafe manner (eg running) Chewing gum Using aerosol deodorant Missed class detention / consequence Actions Staff Follow-Up Staff actions could include: Praise and encouragement Positive feedback to students Trust Rewards and vouchers Certificates Stickers Recognition on parades, newsletters & newspaper Displays of student work / achievement Leadership opportunities Positive feedback to parents Postcard home On One School: Staff actions should include a process to De-escalate the behaviour and could include: ESCM’s (Micro skills) Give choice / warning Verbal correction Apology Post lesson discussion Seating Plan Contact/phone parents Verbal negotiation Reminder of classroom expectations In-class separation or isolation In-class detention Litter Duty with a teacher on PGD Buddy Class On One School: 15 Record Positive Print One School Certificate Record Parent Contact Refer to HOD, Year Co or DP for formal recognition Record the Incident (Do not refer) Record Parent Contact May seek advice from: Colleagues HOD / HOSES Year Coordinators SSS – support services WILFUL Level 2 Student Behaviour Actions Sustained repeated Minor behaviours that were documented and dealt with Middle Management initiated actions could include: in Level 1 using the Possible Actions Parent contact Mediation or restorative conference Referral for assessment and specialist support (SSS / Using deliberate inappropriate language (ie aggressive, racist, sexist) MLC) Behaving aggressively toward others (harassment-victimisation) Individual Behaviour Support Plan Inciting fights (inc. electronic messages) Recess or after-school detention Leaving class without permission Interagency referral Leaving the school grounds without permission Detention Room Reflection Plan Truanting Monitoring Card Using ICT’s & Electronic devices inappropriately Suspension Swearing at other students Re-entry Plan Bullying (inc. cyber) Spitting Repeatedly refusing to follow reasonable teacher direction Repeatedly failing to attend a teachers detention Sustained repeated Wilful behaviours that were documented and dealt with in Level 2 using the Possible Actions Staff Follow-Up On One School: Record the Incident (Refer to appropriate HOD) HOD to record parent contact Which HOD to Refer to: HOD Faculty (Curriculum issue) Head of Junior School (Behaviour issues) Head of Senior School (Behaviour issues) ONLY Refer to ONE person to action Admin initiated actions could include: Suspension in line with Queensland Department of Education, Training and The Arts Policy SMS-PR-021: Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment Referral to SSS to review Individual Behaviour Support Plan Police notification Restorative conference on return from suspension Recommendation for exclusion or Behaviour Improvement Condition in line with Queensland Department of Education, Training and The Arts Policy SMS-PR-021: Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School Environment Re-entry Plan Cancelation of Enrolment (Attendance & Participation) On One School: MAJOR Level 3 Record the Incident (Refer to HOD/DP) Refusing to follow HOD / DP instructions Physical assaulting others inc. students & staff HOD/DP to record parent contact Possession of pornographic images Using electronic devices to record without permission Referral Options: Possessing, supplying and / or using drugs Head of Junior School Stealing Head of Senior School Vandalising – wilful damage DP Student Services Possessing and / or using Weapons Swearing directly at a staff member Throwing objects eg. Water bombs, rocks ONLY Refer to ONE person to action Smoking Threatening a staff member Repeated non-compliance with the Electronic Device Policy Repeated non-compliance with the Student Services consequences Consequences depend upon factors such as the prior history of the student, circumstances of situation with student and impact upon the good order and management of the school. Considerations may also include Individual Support Plans. Subsequent suspensions for similar behaviour will increase in length each time. 16 Student Organisers – School Policy Every student is supplied a student organiser (diary). It is essential that all students at Mareeba State High have an organiser with them each day. This diary is necessary for a number of reasons: Information on our school expectations, rules and policies. Keeping of the students‟ timetable – this is used every lesson by students to ensure that they know which subject they have next, and where the room is for that lesson. Map of the school which enables students to find particular rooms or staff. Homework for their subject. Due dates for assignments. A successful student is a well organised student with an up to date organiser! Students also need the organiser for entering the dates for important events. Information for CARE class Pass out record if students need to leave the room eg toilet A STUDENT ORGANISER SHOULD NOT CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: - pictures - graffiti - obscene language/rhymes/poems/notes etc Please check your student’s organiser regularly. You can use this to communicate with teachers. 17 Learning Areas All subjects come from the Australian National Curriculum. Content descriptions form the basis of what is taught in each learning area from Year 1 through to Year 10. The Learning Areas are: Maths English Science Technologies – Industrial Technology, Graphics, Business and Information Technology Arts – Dance, Drama, Visual Art, Music, Digital Imaging Health and Physical Education – Health, Physical Education, Home Economics Languages– Italian, Japanese Humanities and Social Sciences – History, Geography Subject Descriptions In Year 7 and 8, students have a subject arrangement as follows: Student study all subjects listed below. Students are given a choice for the Language they wish to study. CORE Subjects (all year) English Mathematics Science Health and Physical Education Social Science – History and Geography (one semester of each) Italian, Japanese or Project Language Elective Subjects (rotation) Art Drama Dance Music Home Economics Textiles Food Studies Manual Arts Industrial Technology & Design Graphics Business & Technology On the first day of school you will receive a timetable that shows your lessons, lesson times, teachers and rooms as indicated in the table above. 18 The Arts The Visual and Performing Arts are dynamic, practical and creative subjects. At Mareeba SHS we offer a full range of Arts experiences for your student with specialist teachers. The Visual and Performing Arts challenges students to be creative, work collaboratively in teams and solve complex problems. Dance Students in this subject are assessed in creating movement sequences, performing dance works and responding to dance. Students are given the opportunity to perform the skills they have learned. Students are encouraged to develop their own dance works both individually and in-groups. Drama Drama provides students with the opportunity to build selfconfidence. Students learn a variety of skills during their introduction to drama. Students will improve their public speaking proficiency, learn how collaborate with other students and perform scenes from scripted and improvised scenarios. Visual Art In Visual Art students learn about the elements and principles that underpin art making processes. Students have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of media. Experiences may include; drawing, painting, print making and sculpting. Students learn how to solve visual problems effectively. Music Music provides students with the opportunity to learn how to play musical instruments. Classroom experiences focus on practical lessons that focus on the keyboard and drums. Students have the opportunity to work collaboratively and perform. Media Students in this subject are introduced to digital media such as digital image capture and manipulation. Students use the industry standard Adobe Photoshop image editing software to edit, manipulate, add special effects and effectively present digital images. 19 Technologies Manual Arts Industrial Technology and Design Industrial Technology and Design at Mareeba SHS is an introduction to Industrial and Technical skills. Students use various tools, both hand and machine, while working with materials such as wood, plastic and metals to make small projects which are of practical use. Graphics Graphics is an introduction to the skills needed in the Industrial and Technical world of graphical communication. The creation and understanding of graphic presentation is the language used worldwide in any practical situation. Skills such as neatness and accuracy are taught and reinforced, making the skills of graphics applicable to all subjects. Home Economics Food Studies Home Economics class work is based on one rotation of food studies and one rotation of Textiles study. In Food Studies, students participate in practical cooking lessons to learn basic cooking skills and nutrition. They cook a range of foods to gain basic cooking skills. They also examine healthy food options and the short and long term consequences of their food choices. Textiles For one rotation of textiles, students learn how to operate the sewing machine and perform basic sewing and machining skills including; sewing seams – straight, curved and corners when they complete a draw string bag. This course aims to develop some basic life skills which they can use and build on throughout school and beyond. 20 Business and Technology Business and Technology teaches students crucial skills they can use and build on during their years at high school and beyond. Students will be trained in the use of various software and a range of presentation techniques including Word documents, Powerpoint presentations and spreadsheets. Opportunities will be provided for students to learn about internet research skills and potential traps, and the components that make up a computer. Literacy and numeracy are key elements of Business and Technology and will be developed through real-life applications such as creating and managing a budget. Mathematics The purpose of mathematics in Junior schooling is to provide all students with the mathematics required for numeracy and the introduction to specialist mathematics for those students likely to pursue professions where further mathematical knowledge is required. Year 7 and 8 students will be working on the Australian Mathematics Curriculum via our Pearson Mathematics teaching program. Strands of number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability will generally be assessed twice per term. Students will be organised into flexible ability classes according to their levels of attainment on a range of assessment instruments. As well as end of unit internal assessment, students will be encouraged to enter the three Australian Maths Competitions held in Semester 2 each year. Students will also begin preparation for the NAPLAN assessment which they are required to sit in term 2 of years 7 and 9. Science Science education at Mareeba State High School aims to expose students to a myriad of science topics and issues that they will face at a local and global level as active community members. A key aspect of the junior science program is to show them the skills required to work safely in a laboratory as well as identify important science equipment. They will perform experiments regularly over the year on a range of topics including biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy and earth science. Students will be assessed once a term through experimental work, projects, exams and class research tasks. They will use a text book in class and for homework with the teacher also using digital resources from the National Science Curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in extra science activities throughout the year such as science club once a week in lunch hours, a wide range of competitions as well as access to visiting science several times a year. 21 Social Sciences: History and Geography In the Social Sciences (previously known as Studies of Society and Environment, or SOSE), students will complete one semester of History and one semester of Geography each year. Students will develop the knowledge, processes and attitudes necessary to understand: (a) past ideas, events and actions (b) social, natural and build environments (c) the ways people form groups and develop culture (d) human experience in various economic, business, ecological, legal, political and government systems. History History is organised into two strands: Historical Knowledge and Understanding and Historical Skills. History involves students engaging in background or bridging studies and more detailed depth studies of specific eras and events in a range of historical contexts. Year 7 Year 8 Unit 1 Investigating the Ancient Past an overview of this period of history and the tools, techniques, methods and evidence used by historians to investigate this period of time Western and Islamic World: Middle Ages an in-depth investigation of the key beliefs and values that shaped the Medieval World, and the interactions between the Catholic Church and Islam during this period Unit 2 Mediterranean World: Ancient Egypt an in-depth study of the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt and its legacies with emphasis on key features of ancient societies Asia-Pacific World: Japan under the Shoguns an in-depth investigation of the key beliefs and values influencing life in shogunate Japan including social, cultural, economic and political features under the Tokugawa Shogunate Unit 3 Asian World: Ancient China investigating the legacies of ancient societies, especially examining the continuity and change in the social and political organisation of ancient Chinese society Expanding Contacts: Spanish in the Americas investigating the causes and effects of contact between societies in this period; including an overview of the emergence of ideas about the world and the place of people in it by the end of this period (Renaissance, Age of Discovery) Geography Geography is organised into two strands: Geographical Knowledge and Understanding and Geographical Inquiry and Skills. These strands are interrelated and each unit studied integrates a range of activities to engage students in the content, skills and processes required. Year 7 Year 8 Unit 1 Water in the World focuses on water as an example of a renewable environmental resource; its availability, management issues and associated hazards Landforms and Landscapes studies of geomorphology, the management of specific landforms and landscapes, and the hazards associated with these Unit 2 Place and Liveability examining factors that influence the liveability of a place, the services and facilities needed to support and enhance our lives, and the planning and management required to maintain these standards Changing Nations investigating the changing human geography of countries revealed by shifts in population distribution; urbanisation issues and migration All units in Geography use studies drawn from Australia, countries of the Asia and Pacific region, and countries from other regions including Europe, Africa, Western Asia and the Americas. Students are assessed in History and Geography using a range of techniques that develop in complexity and requirements over time, as they develop their knowledge and understanding and prerequisite skills over the course of study. 22 Health & Physical Education (HPE) In years 7 and 8 students participate in a range of activities focussing on foundation skills in a variety of sports as well as building upon the knowledge of HPE and improving students‟ health and fitness. All practical work is a compulsory part of this subject. Topics covered include: - Bullying - Basic first aid and water safety - Drug Education - Dancing - Sport Participation - Athletics - Swimming - Team sports Students must wear a Mareeba SHS Sunsafe hat for all outdoor activities. English English is a core subject derived from the Australian Curriculum and C2C resources. The English curriculum is built around three interrelated strands: Language, Literature and Literacy. The units undertaken in a course of study in English integrate elements of these strands. In Years 7 and 8, students communicate with peers, teachers, individuals, groups and community members in a range of contexts. Students will engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment by listening to, reading, viewing, interpreting, evaluating and performing a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts in which the primary purpose is aesthetic, as well as texts designed to inform and persuade. These include various types of media texts (newspapers, magazines and digital texts), early adolescent novels, non-fiction, poetry and dramatic performances. Students develop their understanding of how texts, including media texts, are influenced by context, purpose and audience. In this course, students will create a range of imaginative, informative and persuasive types of texts, for example narratives, procedures, performances, reports and discussions, as well as beginning to create literary analyses and transformations of texts. Students will undertake a course that includes the following focus areas and tasks: Year 7 Introduction to a new school and classmates Analysing persuasion in media texts Persuading through motivational speaking Reading and creating life writing: biographies & memoirs Reading and interpreting literature about Australia and Australians Exploring perspectives in poetry and songs Year 8 Introduction to a new school and classmates Analysing representations of teens in news media texts Analysing and responding to teen issues in a novel Representing the human experience Understanding how texts communicate ideas about values Analysing visual texts: graphic novel and film Students will also undertake a wider reading program developed in conjunction with the Library. 23 Languages All Language subjects are one year in duration. Italian This subject introduces students to the Italian language and the wonderful culture of Italy. Students will have opportunity to explore topics such as „Fashion‟, „Sport‟ and „Food‟. These topics immerse students in the Italian language and cater for diverse levels of student abilities. Students will develop their language skills in conversational Italian. Students will also learn how to write using the correct grammar and pronunciation. Japanese Japanese introduces students to the intricacies of this fascinating Asian language. Students study a range of topics including „Making Introductions‟, „Family‟, „Food‟ and „Travel‟. These and other topics will engage students with language structure and cultural understanding of the language. Students will learn the basics to hiragana text, and use these skills in a range of written, spoken and listening contexts. Students will be assessed on their abilities to use correct grammar and pronunciation of Japanese in a range of situations. Project Language Arts Students not studying Italian or Japanese will undertake a course in Project Language Arts if it is decided that they would benefit from further Literacy assistance. (Parents are notified if their child will be placed into Project Language Arts). This subject involves students with reading, comprehension strategies, spelling improvement, problem-solving and creative writing activities. Students involved in Project Language Arts receive additional support to progress them through the literate requirements of high school. 24 SPECIAL EDUCATION @ MAREEBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL At Mareeba State High School we value ALL our students and we aim to meet their educational needs through quality programs that are individual, flexible and inclusive. Through the Multi Learning Unit, known as the MLC, students with disabilities and their families are supported. The disability, or impairment, areas are as follows: Intellectual Impairment Physical Impairment Autism Spectrum Disorder Visual Impairment Speech Language Impairment Hearing Impairment Some students may have Multiple Impairments - a combination of these. The MLC is staffed by Special Education Teachers and Special Education Teacher Aides and is managed by the Head of Special Education Services known as the HOSES. Students with Disabilities may be supported in mainstream classes by these staff members. Programs are developed to support students to access the curriculum through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. Students access the curriculum in mainstream classes, in the MLC or in a combination of both. Programs in the MLC include: Literacy Numeracy Life and work skills Technology We also provide community based programs designed to assist students in their transition from school to post compulsory schooling life. These include: Fitness programs Shopping Work Experience MLC staff members cooperate with other resource people and agencies to ensure quality programs for students. These include Advisory Visiting Teachers, Therapists, Autism Queensland, the Cerebral Palsy League, Tableland Employment Agency, Mareeba Flexi Respite, and Disability Support Queensland among others. 25 Workplace Health and Safety – additional requirements Home Economics Students attending Home Economics classes must wear hair tied back. A small head-band (in school colours maroon or blue) or elastic band to keep hair away from their faces is suitable. Aprons are required. Jewellery must be removed during practical lessons. Manual Arts For PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY subjects, in WORKSHOPS students with long hair will be required to have it restrained at all times. Students must at all times, wear safety glasses. Science Science laboratory work requires that students‟ feet be adequately covered to prevent accidental burning, injury from sharp objects or infection from some cause. Students must wear safety glasses during experimental activities. These will be provided by the Science Department. Students may be required to tie back long hair where it is likely to be a fire hazard or come into contact with corrosive materials. During field studies, students will be expected to wear a hat and covered shoes. 26
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