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Parents are key partners in the education process, and Staughton College provides the following information to assist parents in supporting their daughter/son and the college during the years of secondary schooling.
Parents can expect that:
- Their child receives a high quality education
- The college will support and enhance the educational and social development of students
- The college will apply VCAA rules fairly and consistently
- The college will apply DEECD rules fairly and consistently
- The college will provide regular and detailed information/feedback to parents regarding student progress
Parents can support the college by:
- Ensuring that students attend all lessons every day, with the correct materials
- Ensuring that students arrive to school on time in full school uniform
- Verifying all reasons for student absence and/or lateness , either in writing, in person or by telephone
- Encouraging balance. Monitoring student “screen time” (computers, television, etc) to minimise issues such as cyber bullying and set aside at least 30 minutes a day to encourage, model and practice reading at home (magazines, newspapers, library books etc.)
- Ensuring that any homework or revision is completed as stipulated and on time
- Minimizing the disruption to student learning, such as extended family holidays during the term
- Contacting the relevant Year Level Co-ordinator if there are any well-being or academic concerns
- Keeping contact details up to date by contacting the office with current mobile numbers and email addresses
- Responding to all letters, emails, phone calls and SMS regarding student progress and attendance
- Signing up to receive our Parent Newsletter electronically
- Supporting the college in relation to decisions made regarding breaches of the college Engagement and Well-Being Policy, VCAA rules or DEECD policy
- Attending Parent Teacher interviews and other college events to maintain effective communication channels
- Ensuring students maintain a balance between school, recreation/leisure and part-time work