Arklow CBSArklow CBSParent’s Parent’s

Evening Evening 2014/20152014/2015

Arklow CBSArklow CBS

• Mixed Ability Setup• Timetable – Co-Curricular

activities• Uniform• Book Rental Scheme -€130• Code of Behaviour • Policies (see website)• Website: www.arklowcbs.ie

Arklow CBSFacilities

• Canteen• Outdoor and Indoor

Basketball Courts• Football Field• School Library• 2 Science laboratories• Woodwork Room• Art Room• Technical Drawing Room• Computer Room

Arklow CBS Arklow CBS Code of BehaviourCode of Behaviour

We pride ourselves on having a safe all inclusive orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and promotes respect for

all.

Merit System – merits awarded to students for CooperationParticipationImprovementVolunteering Excellence.

Demerit System – demerits given to students for various breaches of the code of behaviour.HomeworkDisruptionCheekLate without reasonUniform

Arklow CBSPastoral Care

System• Form Master-Mr. Ryan

• Assembly – Once per Month

• Class Tutor – One per Class

• Lunch Time Arrangements – 1st Years stay in school

• Student Leadership – Student Liaison Officers & Student Council

Arklow CBSArklow CBS11STST Yr Core Yr Core CurriculumCurriculum

English 4Irish 4Mathematics 5History 2Geography 2Science 3Religion 3CSPE 1SPHE 1P.E 2I. T. 1

28 Classes

Arklow CBSArklow CBS11stst Yr Non - Core Yr Non - Core

CurriculumCurriculumFrench 2German 2 Technical Graphs / Material Technology 2 Business Studies 3

Music 2

Art 2 Tutorial 1 14 Classes

Arklow CBS Arklow CBS 11stst Yr Yr

AssessmentAssessmentAssessment:• Continuous Assessment

– Homework

• Subject Assessment – Classroom Exams

• Formal Assessment - Christmas & Summer Exams

Arklow CBS Arklow CBS 11stst Yr Yr ReportingReporting

Reporting: • Christmas and Summer

Reports• Interim Reports as

Required

Arklow CBSArklow CBSStudent AwardsStudent Awards• Student of the Year • Attendance **• Music• Art• Literary• Information

Technology• Athlete of the Year• Young Scientist• Golfer• Merits• Other awards as

decided by teachers

Arklow CBSArklow CBS Extra – Extra –

Curricular Curricular ActivitiesActivities•Soccer

•GAA •Basketball•Rugby•Hurling •Cross Country Running•Lunch time activities Computer club

Homework club Chess clubFifa Games

Arklow CBSArklow CBSSchool UniformSchool Uniform

• School Jacket• Grey Trousers • Grey jumper with school crest• Light Blue Shirt• Navy Tie• Black runners or shoes (must

be completely black-no stripes etc.)

• School Tracksuit

• Uniform check daily

Arklow CBSArklow CBSSchool DaySchool Day

We encourage all students to be in We encourage all students to be in prior to first bell in order that they prior to first bell in order that they

can get to their locker and get can get to their locker and get organised for the school day organised for the school day

ahead.ahead.

•First Bell 8.50First Bell 8.50•Class Bell 8.55Class Bell 8.553 x 40 minute class periods3 x 40 minute class periods•Small Break 10.55Small Break 10.55•Class Bell 11.05Class Bell 11.053 x 40 minute class periods3 x 40 minute class periodsLunch 1.05Lunch 1.05•First Bell 1.45First Bell 1.45•Class Bell 1.50Class Bell 1.503 x 40 minute class periods3 x 40 minute class periodsEnd of day 3.50End of day 3.50

Lateness is not acceptable.Lateness is not acceptable.

Arklow CBSContact with

Parents• Text System• School Reports• Parent – Teacher

Meetings• Phonecalls• Interim Meetings (if required)

• School Journal

Supporting your Supporting your son’s Educationson’s Education

Advice for parentsAdvice for parents Early days – nervesEarly days – nerves Dealing with teacher etcDealing with teacher etc Learning DifficultiesLearning Difficulties Extra CurricularExtra Curricular Balanced ApproachBalanced Approach Pastoral CarePastoral Care Health & SafetyHealth & Safety Homework & Study Homework & Study

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