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Temple Carrig School
General Guidelines for 2nd Year Parents
Thursday 24th September 2015
2nd Year Information Evening
1. The perils of Second Year!2. Raising your child’s chances of success3. Homework & Study4. Support Structures5. 2015 Issues6. Other Information and Reminders
The perils of Second Year!
Common 2nd Year Discipline Issues
1. (Uniform)
2. (Smoking)
3. Unkindness to others
4. Misuse of personal devices
5. Standards of work
6. Distracting others in class
Raising the Chances of Success
Raising the chances of success
1. BE AMBITIOUS!
2. Make a commitment to their education
3. Maximum Attendance in School
4. Fill in the gaps where performance is weak
5. Work in partnership with teachers
6. Homework & Study
7.
Homework & Study
Homework
Continuing academic work at home on a regular basis reinforces learning.
Parents can help a lot by making sure that all work set is completed, at home, to the best possible quality and in the best possible conditions.
Homework and STUDY
Homework should take 1.5-2 hours every weeknight and will comprise:
• Homework (set by teachers)
&
• Study (additional)
Homework Organisation
• Storage of digital resources:– Schoology, Microsoft 365– Each student will end up with a “Digital portfolio”
• Assignments will be posted on Schoology
• All work is equally important
New Help Available!
• Schoology messaging
– Teacher help
– Peer tutoring, student collaboration
• Internet
– Screencast tutorials
– Websites e.g. madamecarson.weebly.com
What is Study?
1. Organising notes and keeping up-to-date
2. Revising and self-testing
3. Researching
4. Reading ahead
There is a comprehensive Study Skills course on the TCG website
Challenges
• Big difference between Junior and Leaving Cert regarding what is expected of students
• Students can quickly learn to “coast” • Students need to learn to be more independent• Establishing a good work ethic and regular
study habits is crucial• Challenging more able students to go further• Supporting students with learning difficulties
Support Structures
Support Structures
• Form Teachers Altidore Ms Horgan
Avondale Mr Hurley
Bellevue MS BATTYE
Killruddery Dr Fitzroy
Powerscourt Ms Gibson
Tinakilly DR CATHCART
• Head of Second Year: Ms McCarthy
Support Structures
• Learning Support Team
– Ms. Hudson, Ms. McCarthy, Mr. Hurle
– Ms Dorcey, SNA
• A student can come and talk to ANY teacher
• The “i-Team” – for all your technical needs
Counselling Support
Internal
– Rev.Breen
– Mr Sheridan
External counselling service – Ann Prendergast
2015 Issues
2015 Issues
1. Thank you for your patience
2. Lockers
3. Lost Property
4. School Bus Transport
5. Prize Night
6. Extra-Curricular Activities
Information/Reminders
1. Sickness, Lateness, Absence, Leaving Early
2. Parents Parking
3. Litter – please bring it home!
Financial
Financial Matters
1. Administration Fee
Note: This includes 24-hour personal insurance cover
Financial Matters
1. Administration Fee
2. Voluntary Contribution
3. Tax Rebate
4. Extra-Curricular Activities Fee
5. Bursary Fund
The Yearbook!
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