KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL - Moray

1 KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCHOOL Road, KEITH , Banffshire AB55 5GS Tel: 01542 882461 Email: 2018/2019 1 KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCHOOL handbook SESSION 2018-2019 Date of Issue: December 2017 This SCHOOL handbook has been prepared by the Head Teacher, Staff and Parent Council of KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL , and follows guidelines set out by The Moray Council. Disclaimer : The information contained within this SCHOOL handbook is correct at the time of publication, and is updated annually. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Contents 2 Moray Council Vision and Aims 4 Welcome to KGS 5 SCHOOL Aims 6 SCHOOL Charter 7 SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL Calendar 8 SCHOOL Hours 9 Assemblies 10 SCHOOL Roll 11 SLT 12 Guidance 13 SCHOOL Staff 15 Additional Support Needs 17 Prefects 19 SCHOOL Library 21 SCHOOL Meals 22 KGS Parent Council 24 Student Voice 25 How to Raise a Concern 29 Primary Liaison 30 SCHOOL CURRICULUM

2 Curriculum for Excellence 31 S1-3 Curriculum 32 Senior Curriculum 33 Courses and Exams 34 16+ Learning Choices 36 EMAs 36 Course Costs 37 Subject Changes 38 Assessment 38 Target Setting 39 Homework 39 Exam Results 40 Report Cards 40 Parents Evenings 40 Communication with Parents 41 Skills for Learning, Life and Work 42 Activities Days & Interhouse Days 43 SCHOOL Clubs 44 Out of SCHOOL Activities & Insurance 46 Travel Costs 46 3 PAGE PROCEDURES Behaviour in SCHOOL 47 SCHOOL Uniform 49 Clothing Grant 49 Attendance 50 Punctuality 50 KEITH Against Bullying (KAB)

3 51 Illness & Accidents 52 Medicines in Schools 52 Child Protection 52 Mobile Phones 53 Physical Intervention 53 Religious Observance 53 Transferring Educational Data about Pupils 54 Data Protection Act 55 SCHOOL Transport 55 Adverse Weather SCHOOL Closures 55 SCHOOL handbook APPENDIX A 56 National Benchmarking Measure: Leaver Initial Destinations National Benchmarking Measure: Improving Attainment for All National Benchmarking Measure: Attainment versus Deprivation National Benchmarking Measure: Literacy and Numeracy National Benchmarking Measure: Literacy National Benchmarking Measure: Numeracy KEITH CATCHMENT AREA MAP 4 Moray COUNCIL VISION AND AIMS Education and Social Care is a single, integrated department which brings together Education; Social Work support for Children and Families; Community Care services for adults; and Lifelong Learning, Culture and Sports.

4 Our Vision Ambitious to Achieve Excellence Together Our Aims Ensuring people s outcomes remain at the heart of what we do Ensuring effective partnership working Supporting, enabling and encouraging people, their families and local communities to achieve what is important to them Actively promoting early intervention Delivering accessible, consistent, equitable and high quality services Using our resources effectively and targeting our capacity appropriately and efficiently Engaging and involving through effective communication with everyone we work with Promoting equality Sharing and using our information openly and fully Creating a culture of self evaluation and continuous improvement Mr Laurence Findlay Corporate Director (Education & Social Care) The Moray Council High Street Elgin IV30 1BX 01343 563374 Website.

5 5 WELCOME TO In this SCHOOL handbook we hope to give parents and pupils a picture of our SCHOOL , our philosophy, our aims and all the resources, activities and most importantly people who come together to make KGS a happy and successful SCHOOL . We hope you will find this informative and that you will gain an understanding of how we try to give each individual young person the opportunity to develop their skills, abilities and interests in the fullest way possible so that when the time finally comes for them to leave, after four, five or six years, they look back fondly on their time with us and go out confidently into the world equipped with the academic qualifications and personal and social skills which will allow them to make the most of the rest of their lives.

6 There is a great deal of information in this handbook , but even at its best it is just words. Should you want to see for yourself, we are always happy to welcome you to have a look round or to have a chat. Just give us a ring and we will make arrangements. This invitation applies to all parents but in particular anyone considering sending their child to the SCHOOL . Jamus Macpherson Rector SCHOOL ADDRESS SCHOOL Address: KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCHOOL Road KEITH Banffshire AB55 5GS Tel: (01542) 882461 Absence Line: (01542) 880171 E-mail: Website: The SCHOOL Snow Information Line Number is: Tel.

7 0870 054 9999 (Pin Code: 031040) Calls to this number will be charged a 2p per minute service charge plus your call providers access charge. 6 SCHOOL AIMS The Vision, Values & Aims of KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL were developed in partnership with pupils, parents and staff. They were reviewed during session 2015-16 to ensure they are still relevant and able to influence all that the SCHOOL does over the coming years. KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL Working Together across the KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL Community to be Aspirational Healthy Respectful and Responsible 7 8 SCHOOL INFORMATION SCHOOL CALENDAR FIRST TERM TERM BEGINS Tuesday 14th August 2018 TERM ENDS Friday 5th October 2018 Autumn Holiday Monday 8th October 2018 to Friday 19th October 2018 SECOND TERM TERM BEGINS Monday 22nd October 2018 TERM ENDS Friday 21st December 2018 Christmas Holiday Monday 24th December 2018 to Friday 4th January 2019 In-Service Days Monday 12th November

8 2018 Tuesday 13th November 2018 THIRD TERM TERM BEGINS Monday 7th January 2019 TERM ENDS Friday 29th March 2019 Mid Term Holiday Friday 8th February & Monday 11th February 2019 Spring Holiday Monday 1st April 2019 to Friday 12th April 2019 (Good Friday) Friday 19th April 2019 FOURTH TERM TERM BEGINS Monday 15th April 2019 TERM ENDS Friday 28th June 2019 May Day Holiday Monday 6th May 2019 In-Service Days Thursday 16th May 2019 Friday 17th May 2019 Occasional Day Holiday Monday 3rd June 2019 9 SCHOOL HOURS Session 2017/2018 The SCHOOL day currently begins at and ends at Tutorial Lunch Period 1 Period 5 Period 2 Period 6 Interval Period 3 Period 4 Session 2018/2019 Monday Friday Monday Thursday only Period 1 Period 6 Period

9 2 Period 7 Interval Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch SCHOOL closes at on Friday. The canteen will be open until when buses arrive. 10 ASSEMBLIES A regular pattern of assemblies takes place in the SCHOOL hall as House Groups or Year Groups. Assemblies are led by staff and pupils. Pupils in each group go to the assembly rather than their normal tutor time or UPS. An assembly programme is published each term. Topics that are covered include: Presentation of awards and merit certificates Discussion of relevant local, national & international issues SCHOOL events and competitions News from SCHOOL committees ( charity campaigns) House Events Presentations from Chaplains and other speakers on SCHOOL Value themes.

10 In addition, assemblies will be organised for special events ( Remembrance Day) or for the Guidance Staff and House Captains to speak to everyone in their house. 11 SCHOOL ROLL KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL serves a largely rural area that borders the catchments of Buckie High, Milne s High SCHOOL , Speyside High SCHOOL , Banff Academy and the Gordon s Schools at Huntly. The traditional industries and employers have included farming, textiles and distilling. However, the downturn in all these sectors has led to increased social pressure for many, including the need for leavers to look increasingly outside the area for employment.