Home School Agreement

This agreement has been drawn up in consultation with students, parents, staff and governors and all students and parents are requested to read, agree and sign it when they join the school.

Parent/Carer – I/We will:

• Ensure that my child goes to school regularly, on time and properly equipped
• Ensure that my child wears full Everest uniform appropriately
• Support the school policies and guidelines for behaviour and health and safety
• Support my child in checking that homework is done
• Attend scheduled meetings to discuss my child’s progress
• Get to know about my child’s life at school, encourage my child’s involvement
• Contribute to the community celebration commitment in praising my child’s successes
• Let the school know of any concerns that might affect my child’s work or behaviour

Everest Community Academy – We will:

• Contact parents if there are problems with a student’s attendance or punctuality
• Let parents know of any concerns regarding their child’s work, behaviour or health
• Send home regular reports on student progress
• Set homework for students to consolidate knowledge and encourage independent learning
• Arrange opportunities for parents to meet with teachers to discuss their child’s progress
• Keep parents informed through frequent communication including newsletter, parent forum and notices

The Student – I will:

• Take learning seriously and take pride in my own and other students’ successes
• Attend all lessons/interventions on time
• Bring all the equipment I need for learning every day
• Wear the full Everest uniform and be tidy in appearance
• Follow the school rules including but not limited to health and safety
• Do all my classwork and homework as well as I can
• Utilise opportunities afforded to me and commit to enrichment activities
• Respect the school environment, keeping it free from litter and any damage
• Show respect to staff and other students, be polite, helpful and supportive
• Represent the school with pride and behave courteously in our community