Expectations Of BehaviourThe overall expectation is that each student will behave in a way, which does not infringe on the dignity and learning opportunities of others. Respect for self and respect for others are the basic guidelines emphasised within the College. All forms of bullying will be dealt with severely. No student shall interfere with the learning of other students. The ‘Fair Rule’ is in place to ensure that this does not happen. An explanation of the ‘Fair Rule’ is published in every classroom. Respect for others includes:
Respect for yourself includes:
Respect for the physical environment, buildings and grounds of the College.
Infringement of any part of these guidelines may result in being Stood Down, being put on to an after school detention for serious offences, or a lunchtime detention for lesser infringements. If students wish to discuss any of these sanctions they should make an appointment to see their Dean or a Deputy Principal. AbsenceIf a student is absent, a parent or guardian must either:
As the teaching day begins at 8.45am your daughter needs to be at school and ready for class by 8.40am. If your daughter is persistently late, she may be asked to make up the missed time during her lunch break. Students will be required to bring a note from Parent/Caregiver to the School Office when they return. Attendance At ClassesStudents are expected to attend all timetabled classes and to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to effective learning. All students are expected to complete all homework, assignments and assessment pieces and to revise their lessons regularly. Students may be referred to a member of the Senior Management Team’s office for disruptive, uncooperative and/or ‘nuisance value’ classroom behaviour. Bus ProceduresAll students using school buses are under the leadership of Senior students. At 3.15 pm students are to wait on the top court (with the exception of those students whose bus stops across Shakespeare Road) until the duty teacher calls the bus line. Any student who joins the line must go to the back. When called, the students are to move in an orderly line to the bus. Whilst waiting to board the bus students must stay in their line alongside the loading bus. Students are reminded that good standards of behaviour are expected on all buses. To access bus times please go to www.maxx.co.nz and select ‘school buses’ only by unticking the other options. CellphonesStudents are permitted to have cellphones at school. They must remain switched off in class unless the classroom teacher gives specific permission for phones to be used. Any phone used without permission in class will be confiscated and will be able to be picked up by a parent between 8.30am-4.00pm at the School Office. Inappropriate use of cellphones before school, at interval or lunchtime will be dealt with severely and may be referred to the Police. Concerns And Complaints – Advice To StudentsProblems are always best dealt with quickly and directly SO talk to the teacher concerned, explain your concern reasonably and try to resolve it. You might have to listen too! Here are some guidelines if you feel an issue is not being resolved. For concerns with...
How to make the complaint:Choose someone who you trust. If your concern is of sexual or racial harassment you should go to the Guidance Counsellor. If you’re not happy with the resolution of the complaint you made, make a written formal complaint addressed to the Principal. She will discuss it with you and anyone else concerned, taking details in writing before resolving the complaint with you. A very serious complaint about the management of the school can be addressed in writing to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and given to the school office. The Board will then investigate it, in consultation with the school’s senior administration. After the resolution the Board will send you a written response. Contact DetailsPlease keep us informed of any changes of address so that important school information and examination results reach you. To do this please click here Daily NoticesThe daily notices are an important channel of communication within the school. They are read during your form time and are posted continuously on various notice boards around the school. It is your responsibility to be well informed about the various matters included in the daily notices. DetentionDetentions may be given where appropriate. Detentions must be completed. Where the detention is outside normal school hours, a letter will be sent home. Students who do not complete detention will be put on an after school detention. Emergency EvacuationAs per instructions in classroom. The Fair RuleAs a student at Carmel College you have the right to work and learn to the best of your ability and to be free from disruptions. Your teachers also have the right to teach without being interrupted so that all students can experience academic success. To make sure that all students are able to learn to the best of their ability the following rules apply to ALL students at Carmel College.
These rules will be displayed in all classrooms to remind you what is expected of you. If you break the Fair Rule:
REMEMBER: Classroom learning = Life chances. You do not have the right to steal the life chances of other students by unfair or disruptive behaviour. ID CardsGirls must carry their ID cards with them at all times . These cards are used for signing in and out as part of our electronic absence system, as a Library card and as ID on buses. Girls can continue to use their 2011 ID card until new ones are issued for 2012. The cost is $6.00 and will be added to your school account. Leave PassesStudents are not permitted to leave the college grounds during the school day without a formal leave pass. Having arrived at school in the morning, students are required to stay on the grounds at all times. To apply for a leave pass you must bring a signed note from home explaining why you need to leave the College grounds and have this signed by the Deans or a member of the Senior Management Team. The signed note is then taken to the front office during morning interval and the leave pass is collected. All students must sign out and sign in at the School Office on their return to school. LockersLockers will be available for new students by Week 3 of the new school year. The cost is $25.00. Locker Contract Forms can be downloaded HERE A refund of $5.00 is given when the key is returned at the end of the year. Lost PropertyAll lost property should be taken to the School Office where it can also be viewed. MassMasses celebrated during the year are the Dedication Mass, Carmel Day Mass, Leavers’ Mass. All students are expected to attend. Week day Mass is celebrated fortnightly on Wednesday at lunchtime in the AV room. Liturgy of the Word and Communion is held on the alternate Wednesday at lunchtime in AV room. Reconciliation is held once a term. Option ChangesStudents who wish to make an option change must see their Year level Dean. Out Of BoundsEntry to the school should only be through the pedestrian gate by the traffic lights in Shakespeare Road. All students must remain in those areas of the College grounds that are easily supervised by the duty teachers. The boatshed, behind the gym, the bottom field, and the lake foreshore are considered to be out of bounds at all times unless you are being supervised by a member of the staff. Personal PropertyPlease ensure that all your personal property is clearly and permanently named and that you leave it in a secure place at all times. Unfortunately classrooms can no longer be considered as safe places. Lockers are available for all students to hire. Lockable lockers are also available in the gym for your use during PE periods. You need to supply your own padlock. Whilst the staff make every effort to ensure the safety of your personal possessions you need to be aware that frequently there is a dishonest person around. Please be sensible and do your part to prevent stealing. Should you need to bring a large sum of money to school, please hand it into the School Office for safe keeping. If you suspect that you have had property stolen please report this to a member of the Senior Management Team as soon as possible. You are reminded that iPods, digital cameras and other electronic equipment are not permitted at school unless required for teaching purposes. In that case, use is restricted to that class. At any other time, these items will be confiscated and may be picked up by parents during School Office hours (8.30am – 4.00pm). Please Note: That the use of photographic equipment in the school requires permission as stipulated by the Privacy Act. PunctualityStudents are expected to be in class for the start of each period. Students are reminded that the school day starts at 8.45 am. In circumstances when a bus is late students must swipe their ID Cards at the School Office and a Late Pass/Bus Pass will be issued to the student for them to show to the teacher when getting to class. If the student does not have a card, their name will be taken. Detentions are issued for persistent lateness. Respect For The School EnvironmentAll students are responsible for ensuring all litter is disposed of including biodegradable items in the bins provided. When the grounds are left littered the following lunchtime will be shortened. In the interest of hygiene birds are not to be fed. School CounsellorStudents are encouraged to use the services of the Counsellor. School ChaplainThe role of the Chaplain is to provide Spiritual support and nurturing for the students of the College. She is available on a part time basis. StationeryStationery is not sold at the school (only subject workbooks) but you can buy stationery via internet, mail order or by going into an OfficeMax store. The link is www.myschool.co.nz and follow the instructions and they deliver to your door. Student Use of School PhoneThere is a phone available for student use in the School Office which is charged at 20 cents for a local call and 50 cents for a mobile call. TwinkIt is school policy that no Twink will be used. This endorses NZQA Exam Policy. UniformYear 7-12 students are expected to wear the full uniform as specified in the College Prospectus. One set of ear studs or sleepers is the only jewellery permitted. All cultural and/or religious emblems must be worn inside the blouse. (Rings are not permitted except Y12 and 13) All other jewellery will be confiscated and returned at the end of the term, unless a parent/guardian collects it. Formal uniform (skirt/blouse/jumper) is required to be worn on all school outings and formal occasions. Students who have a legitimate reason for wearing a non-regulation item for a short period must have their parent write a note, which is to be handed into a member of the Senior Management Team on arrival at school and you will be issued with a Carmel College Uniform Pass which you must carry. Whenever possible you will be given the correct item to wear until your own item is attended to. Use Of ClassroomsAll students may use their form rooms before school. At morning break and lunchtime students are to be outside unless it is wet. On wet days students (Years 9-11) must use the Hall at interval and lunch time. Use of School Computers and Electronic EquipmentStudents must be supervised by a member of the staff when using school computing or electronic equipment. Students may not use equipment for personal use. This includes use of email and chat rooms. Printing – Every student will need to pay for their printing, 5 cents for black and white A4 and 25 cents for colour. At the beginning of the year printing accounts for new students will be loaded with 20 cents (4 pages). Once this is used up the student will need to go to the School Office at lunch time only where they can pay and add money onto their account to enable them to do more printing. There is a minimum $2 charge for this top up. Use Of The Sick BayStudents who feel unwell must report to the School Nurse or the School Office. If a student requires any medication this will be attended to by the school nurse. Under no circumstances may students help themselves to any medication. When a student is unwell and needs to go home the school nurse will contact parents or guardians. Students are not to contact parents on cellphones. Use Of Student CarsSenior students who hold a Driving Licence must complete a ‘Permission to Drive’ form. This form may be collected from a member of the Senior Management Team. Students may not park their cars in the College grounds during school hours or use their car during the school day unless correct ‘leave’ procedures are complied with. ValuablesAny item of value brought to school (including money) should be left at the School Office for safe keeping. Visitors To Carmel CollegeFor safety and security reasons, all visitors to the school MUST first sign in at the School Office before proceeding further. Car parking is unavailable on the school grounds but is available in surrounding streets and in the bus bay directly outside the school between 9.30am and 2.30pm ONLY. Some General Issues
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