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Fleetwood High School Welcome pack Year 7 2020 - 2021
Welcome pack Year 7 2020-2021
Welcome to the Fleetwood High School Family,
This information pack is to introduce yourself and your families to
Fleetwood High School.
We will be working with your primary schools and teachers to make sure your
transition is as seamless as possible during these uncertain times.
I’m sure you will be wondering about life at Fleetwood High School. The aim of
this booklet is to give a brief introduction to what to expect in September. I
hope this booklet answers many of your questions you may have about
secondary school.
This booklet gives you information about the year 7 team, what your timetable
may look like in September and lots of other useful information.
All the staff are looking forward to meeting you all soon.
Richard Barnes Olivia McKell
Headteacher Head of Year 7
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Contents Page
The Fleetwood Way 4
The Year 7 team 5
Learning equipment list 5
A week at Fleetwood High School 6
Form time 7
Rewards 8
Keeping in contact with parents 10
Frequently asked questions 11
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The Fleetwood way
Rights
• Feel safe and secure;
• Learn and make the most of our lives;
• Be treated with respect.
Responsibilities
To guarantee that we feel SAFE AND SECURE we should:
• ALWAYS go to a member of staff to sort out conflicts or arguments;
• ALWAYS tell someone when we feel unhappy or have a problem;
• ALWAYS move sensibly around the building.
To guarantee that we all LEARN AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUR LIVES we should:
• ALWAYS allow others to focus on their learning;
• ALWAYS stay silent when a teacher is talking;
• ALWAYS arrive to lessons on time and with the correct equipment.
To guarantee that we are all TREATED WITH RESPECT we should:
• ALWAYS welcome visitors and guests to our community;
• ALWAYS wear our FHS school uniform with pride;
• ALWAYS look after the school environment;
• ALWAYS think about the effect hurtful comments may have on others.
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The year 7 team
Part of the support we give to students at Fleetwood High School is a
team of staff dedicated to each year group.
The year 7 team includes;
Head of Year 7 – Miss McKell
Assistant Head of Year 7 – Mrs Thompson
Assistant Headteacher and SENCO – Mrs Hibbert
Primary transition manager– Miss Walsh
Form tutors
Our experienced team will always be there to help and support the students.
Should you require any assistance or have any queries regarding the school’s
provision for your child, please call the school and ask to speak to a member the
Year 7 team, if we are not available please leave a message and we will get back
to you as soon as possible to.
Learning equipment list
As part of life at Fleetwood High School you will be responsible for bringing
equipment into school. Your form tutors will complete equipment checks in
form time.
You will need to bring the following from September;
School bag – big enough to carry books to and from home for homework
and equipment needed for learning e.g. pencil case, PE kit (on the days
you have PE).
Pencil case – which must include at least two black pens, a pencil, a ruler
and an eraser. Optional items include a calculator, coloured pencils.
Planner – students will be given their own FHS planner on their first day in
September. This is to record homework and any correspondence between
school and home.
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A week at Fleetwood High School
When you arrive at Fleetwood High School you will have lots of
different subjects and teachers. You will be given a timetable on your first day
of school which will tell you when you have each subject, your teachers and the
room you will be in.
Each lesson is 1 hour long, you have a 20-minute break in the morning and a 40-
minute lunch time.
Timetable each day
8.35 – 8.55 Form time
8.55 – 9.55 Period 1
9.55 – 10.55 Period 2
10.55 – 11.15 Break
11.15 – 12.15 Period 3
12.15 – 1.15 Period 4
1.15 – 1.50 Lunch
1.50 – 2.55 Period 5
When you first start you will go to break and lunch earlier than other year
groups so you can familiarise yourself with the canteen and get something to
eat or drink before the other year groups finish their lessons.
Subjects
In year 7 you will get to experience a wide and varied curriculum. You will a set
number of lessons in different subjects each week.
Mathematics – 4 lessons a week (total of 4 hours a week)
English – 4 lessons a week (total of 4 hours a week)
Science – 3 lessons a week (total of 3 hours a week)
Humanities (History, Geography and Religious Studies) – 4 lessons a week (total
of 4 hours a week)
Modern Foreign Languages – 2 lessons a week (total of 2 hours a week)
Computing - 1 lesson a week (total of 1 hour a week)
Design Technology (Art, Food technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials) - 2
lessons a week (total of 2 hours a week)
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Music - 1 lesson a week (total of 1 hour a week)
Drama and Dance – 1 lesson a week (total of 1 hour a week). You will
complete half a year of drama and half a year of dance.
Physical Education - 2 lessons a week (total of 2 hours a week)
Citizenship – 1 lesson a week (total of 1 hour a week)
Form time
You will start each day at Fleetwood High School with a twenty-minute form
time with your form tutor.
This gives you time to ask any questions you may have, discuss any problems
and get to know other students.
During form time you will complete a range of activities including literacy tasks,
attendance work and equipment & uniform checks.
For one form time each week you will be in assembly. Assemblies are led by
your Head of Year, Heads of Houses and other teachers.
Your form tutor will be you first port of call for any issues, problems or worries
students or parents have.
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Rewards and the house system
At Fleetwood High School students are rewarded for effort,
achievement and for exceed our expectations.
As a school we think that a pupil, whose achievements are recognised in any
way, whether publicly or in private, is more likely to make a positive impact
within the school’s community.
The idea of the reward system is to encourage all pupils to aspire to high
standards in everything they do, and then make sure you do their best in all
years through school
It is vital we celebrate, at every opportunity, the successes, progress and
improvements of the pupils.
As a School we offer a range of rewards to:
Recognise the value of pupils’ achievements, progress, effort, service and
leadership within the School
Give positive encouragement to pupils to succeed and to contribute
Enhance pupil/staff relationships within the school
Improve a pupil’s sense of self-confidence and worth.
We use the following rewards to do this:
Rewards Sticker Points – These are given out in all lessons for students
who have done the best they possibly can in that lesson
Department rewards – praise post cards, telephone calls, verbal praise
End of Term Awards in assemblies
Whole School Rewards and Single Events
House System
At Fleetwood high School we divide all students up into 4 houses. The names of
these houses are based on famous Fleetwood landmarks or people. All students
in the school to be divided into equal ability houses
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House name Colour Head of House
Euston Yellow Mr Morton
Mount Green Mrs Brookfield
Hesketh Red Mr Parkinson
Marine Blue Miss Ioje
Each student will gain house points for stickers won and any other excellent
work or behaviours demonstrated at school. There will also be house
competitions through the year where you will get to compete with your house
to win points. The reason we have houses is to give;
• Sense of belonging within the school community
• Opportunities to develop social, intellectual, physical and practical skills
• A sense of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom
• Fun and excitement through competition
• Opportunities for leadership
• Awareness of individual and collective responsibility
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Keeping in contact with parents
Parents play a crucial role in ensuring their child achieves at the
highest level, meets their targets and makes the most of their opportunities at
school.
As we prepare for your child to start at Fleetwood High School we will sure all
updates and important events with you. We will will keep you updated through;
Fleetwood High School website – we have a produced a transition zone
where we will upload any important information and letters, activities for
your child to complete in preparation for September and teacher profiles
so you can familiarise yourself with your new teachers.
www.fleetwoodhs.org.uk
Letters to keep you up to date with any important information or events.
Parents evening – we hold an event every year where we invite parents
and students in to meet the Headteacher and the year 7 team including
form tutors. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to
familiarise themselves with the school building and ask any questions they
may have. We will keep you updated as to the date for this event which
will be in line with government guidelines.
When your child starts at school, we will keep in contact with you through;
Letters
Fleetwood High School Website
Texting service - used to pass information to parents about important
issues such as detentions, school events and school closures in bad
weather – these do not cost you any money. Key messages may be sent
through this service, so it is important we always have an up to date
mobile phone number for you.
Progress reports – you will be sent a report outlining your child’s progress
three times in the academic year.
Form tutor morning – during your child’s first half term you will be invited
to come into school and meet with your child’s form tutor. This is an
invaluable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress during their first
half term and how they are settling into life at Fleetwood High School.
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Parents evening – we hold a year 7 parents evening once a year
where you will be able to meet with your child’s individual
subject teachers to discuss their progress in more detail.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pay for my child’s lunch or any food at break time?
We use a cashless system in the canteen at both break and lunch time. Your
child can bring cash into school and add it to their account at the main office.
On your child’s first day in September they will be given a 4-digit pin which they
will use when they are paying for any food in the canteen.
If your child has free school meals, they will be credited with £3 a day to pay for
their lunch. This can buy a meal and a drink in the canteen.
If your child forgets their 4-digit pin they can go to the main office to be
provided with it again.
Will there be an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers?
We will be holding a parents evening as an induction to Fleetwood High School
for you. This usually happens in July however this evening may be delayed due
to the current social distancing regulations.
We hold a morning in October for parents to come in and speak to their child’s
form tutor to discuss how their child is settling into life at Fleetwood High
School.
What do I do if I think my child is being bullied?
As part of the Fleetwood Way we believe all children have the right; to feel safe
and secure, to learn and be treated with respect. We have a zero-tolerance
policy on bullying. If you have concerns, you should contact your child’s form
tutor in the first instance. When concerns have been raised by students, parents
or staff we address the situation by following our anti-bullying policy.
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What time should my child arrive at school?
The school day starts at 8.35am. Students arrive to school through
the canteen. We encourage students to arrive at school at around
8.30am so they have enough time to make their way to their form room for the
8.35am start.
What do I do if my child is absent from school?
We expect all our pupils to aim for 100% attendance.
Any attendance level below 95% will trigger intervention in school to improve
attendance. This may include mentoring, parental meetings or student
contracts.
Firstly, decide if your child is too ill to attend school. Each day school is
attended by a number of pupils who may feel under the weather. The majority
of these pupils improve during the day and have no problems as a result of
attending school.
If your child is not attending school, please contact us before 8.30 am on 01253
876757 on each day of absence with reason for absence. On return to school,
please provide a letter explaining the illness.
In some circumstances the school may request evidence of the illness. The
decision regarding the authorisation of absence is one that rests with the school
rather than the parent.
Can a pupil take a holiday during term time?
There is NO entitlement to a holiday in term time. All requests for a holiday
absence will therefore be declined. Any holidays that are taken will be recorded
as an unauthorised absence
What shall I do if my child has appointment during school time?
All appointments should be arranged outside school time. If this is not possible
for medical appointments, we require you to hand in evidence of the date and
time of the medical appointment before the date of the appointment.
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Lost property
If your child loses their bag, coat or similar they should ask at the
main office at break, lunch or at the end of school to see if it has
been handed in there.
How much homework will be child be set each week?
Your child will be set one piece of homework a week for core subjects; English,
maths and science. One piece of homework should take approximately 20
minutes to complete unless an extended project has been set. There will be
homework set by other subjects depending on the number of lessons a week
your child will have in each subject.
Your child will be provided with a planner on their first day in September which
should be carried in their bag at all times. When homework is set in lessons,
students will be given the opportunity to write down the homework and when it
is due in. Their planner is an excellent way for students to keep track of
homework and help with their organisation. Each week form tutors will check
planners to make sure students are using the planners the best they can and to
see that parents have checked and signed their child’s planner.
How do I get in contact with my child during the school day?
If you require to get in contact with your child during the school day you should
phone the main office on 01253 876757. The staff will contact your child and
pass on messages as soon as possible.
Can my child bring fizzy drinks and snacks into school?
Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are banned in school. We encourage students to
bring in their own drinks and healthy snacks for break or lunch times. During
lessons times students are not able to eat and can drink water unless it causes a
health and safety concern, for example in science lessons.
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