CODE OF CONDUCT
This code has met the approval of the school community at Meols Cop High School - students, teachers, support staff, parents/carers and governors. It sets out those rights and those responsibilities which apply to all members of the school community.
The code is relevant to key areas of school life:
1. Learning
2. Teaching
3. Where we learn and teach
4. Equal Opportunities
5. Supporting the School
CLASSROOM CODE
We will:
Arrive on time at lessons and with a good attitude
Bring the correct equipment, including books and homework
Keep to deadline
Follow instruction
Listen to the teacher and be co-operative
Raise our hands if we wish to speak - otherwise listen
Respect other students’ work, property and their right to learn
Ask if we don’t understand
Do our best
CODE FOR STUDENTS
I will:
Treat peers and staff with dignity, respect, kindness and courtesy
Ensure my attendance is excellent
Arrive on time each day
Never offend anybody with my language or behaviour
Take care of my own, other people’s and school property
Place all litter in the bins
Wear the School uniform smartly and with pride
Obey the rules
Behave well, allow teachers to teach and other students to learn
Avoid bringing valuables to school
Never use my phone in school
CODE FOR TEACHERS
I will:
Come to school regularly and punctually
Arrive at lessons on time to complete a ‘Strong Start’
Ensure that the Classroom Code is clearly stated and applied fairly and consistently
Prepare lessons thoroughly and teach to the best of my ability
Regularly assess, mark and record students’ work
Set and mark homework regularly
Apply a consistent and fair approach to dealing with students
Contact parents whenever necessary in a professional and approachable manner
Apply rewards and sanctions in a fair and consistent manner
CODE FOR PARENTS/CARERS
I/We will:
Encourage my child to keep to the Code of Conduct
Ensure that the correct uniform is worn each day
Show that I am interested in my child’s progress by attending Review Days and other school
events
Encourage my child to take responsibility for bringing the correct books, kit and equipment
Provide an environment at home in which good study habits may be fostered
Encourage my child to complete all homework tasks on time
Discourage part-time work which over-burdens my child
Contact the school if I become concerned about my child’s progress or welfare
Ensure I have the MyEd app so I keep up to date with school information
LEARNING
Students have the right to:
Good teaching
Clear guidelines about what they are expected to do and why (coursework requirements, homework deadlines, topic brief, assessment criteria etc.), how to carry out tasks and the standards expected
A range of opportunities for learning outside the classroom
Students have the responsibility to:
Make the best use of all learning opportunities available
Meet reasonable and clearly defined demands
Behave well, allowing teachers to teach and other students to learn
Help and encourage other students
TEACHING
Teachers have the right to:
Expect that all students will meet their responsibilities as learners at all times
Teachers have the responsibility to:
Plan lessons carefully and teach to the best of their ability
Regularly assess students’ work
Provide a wide range of opportunities for learning
Reward students for working hard and doing well
Apply sanctions fairly and consistently
Apply the same standards (e.g. punctuality and meeting deadlines) to students and themselves
Expect, help and encourage every student to achieve
WHERE WE LEARN AND TEACH
All members of the school community have the right to a safe and attractive school to work in.
All members of the school community have a responsibility to:
Protect the physical environment of the school (floors, walls, furniture, fittings and equipment)
Place all litter in the bins and baskets
Try to conserve heat, light and water
Try to improve the environment of the school
Respect all personal property
Help and encourage others to respect, protect and improve the school environment
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
All members of the School community have the right to:
Fair and consistent treatment
Freedom from discrimination
Freedom from physical and verbal abuse
Expect that problems will be dealt with supportively and sensitively
All members of the school community have the responsibility to:
Treat all others fairly and with care, consideration and respect
Challenge examples of discrimination (including teasing and inappropriate joking) and abuse
Adopt a consistent, sensitive and supportive approach to dealing with problems
SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL
All members of the school community have the right to:
Feel proud of belonging to Meols Cop High School
Be informed about what is happening in school
Have their views heard and taken into account regarding school policy
All members of the school community have the responsibility to:
Follow the agreed Code of Conduct
Encourage others to follow it
Give a positive image of the school, by word and deed, on all occasions