School Contact Information

School Term Dates

Map of Sixth Form

 

 

 

Timetable

Nine hours per fortnight are typically allocated for independent study, on top of subject contact time. These study sessions offer students the opportunity to be productive and complete the independent work expected at this level of study. Individual timetables are accessed in class charts by the student. (Link?)

 

Attendance Policy

Year 12 students must remain on site for the duration of each school day. Students may only leave the school site during break 1 and 2.

Year 13 students have the privilege to sign in and out (insert link) of school during independent study periods. However, this remains discretionary and can be withdrawn.

Do not take time off school unless it is essential.

The content of A-Level and Applied courses is very high; it is important that students do not miss lessons, this includes family holidays during term time. Requests for any absence, must be made in advance, however requests cannot be guaranteed and approval is at the discretion of the Sixth Form Manager.

 

Absence

If a student is going to be absent for part or all of the school day - for any reason - a parent/carer will need to use Class Charts to inform Sixth Form of the absence prior to 8.45am. This must be done on a daily basis until the student returns.

For an absence of longer than four days or for medical/dental appointments, we may ask for medical proof, such as appointment texts or doctor's notes.

Any Sixth Form student who becomes ill during the day should report to Mrs Pasa, Sixth Form Manager for assistance. In the case where a student needs to go home, Mrs Pasa will communicate with the person who is on the student's contact details to authorise the absence.

Students should email their subject teachers to request any work that will be missed and catch up as quickly as possible.

 

Appointments in school hours

Any appointments resulting in a lesson being missed should be notified by a parent/carer in advance via Class Charts. We would appreciate it if all such appointments should be made out of school time when possible. Any other requests for absence should be made via the request for absence form, which can be found here on our website: https://www.furzeplatt.com/page/?title=Attendance&pid=656.

For appointments during the school day, all students must sign out and sign back in on their return with Mrs Pasa. (This may be subject to change with the new sixth form access???)

It is expected that students achieve at least 96% attendance throughout the year. Attendance is calculated from 8.45am every day, so we would expect all Sixth Formers to be on site by 8.40am, but recommend for all students to be on site by 8.30am. Maintaining high attendance is essential for all students with attendance data quoted on references and passed on to universities, future employers and apprenticeship providers.

 

Punctuality

Teachers and tutors are required to monitor both your attendance and punctuality. Students are expected to be punctual at all times.

 

ID Badges

It is a mandatory requirement that all Sixth Form students visibly wear an ID badge at all times when on the school site.

The standard gate access on the student ID cards will only open the pedestrian gates. Upgraded access to the car gate can be acquired if needed from Mrs Pasa.

Students who do not have their badges in school can borrow a replacement for the day. Lost badges will need to be replaced at the cost of £5.

How to use access gates – do we still want?

 

IT in Sixth Form

Laptop/Device Storage

There is a storage and charging facility for students' own laptops, tablets and devices in the Sixth Form lobby. (check new location?)

 

Computer Login

Login into a desktop or laptop is with a primary username and password.

There are 2 usernames for every student.

Primary username allows access to all school PCs and laptops. (e.g. smithj)

· FP Online username (primaryusername@furzeplatt.com, e.g. smithj@furzeplatt.com) allows access to Google documents and Gmail hosted by FP Online – https://sites.google.com/a/furzeplatt.com/welcome/ This is also your email address

Your initial password will be the same for all logins.

 

Printing

Students have a printing and photocopying allowance of £10, this should be used wisely. Any of the Multi- Function Printers (MFPs) can photocopy. A primary username and password is required on the touch screen to operate the MFP. For a full 'How to Print' guide please click here

 

How to use the copier functions?

To print, students should first register their ID badge with the printer. Instructions for how to do this are (insert here) and on the wall above the printer.

 

Online Resources

Most school resources can be accessed via the 'Resources' tab on the school website http://www.furzeplatt.com. Open Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. The home page should be http://www.furzeplatt.com, if not, type it in.

 

IT Support

You can email itsupport@furzeplatt.net if you have any technical problems with school systems or software.

 

Rules for Sixth Form Students Driving Cars to School (tbc)

Driving lessons must not be arranged during school time. Students may however arrange a lesson immediately prior to a test. You should notify the Sixth Form Manager Mrs Pasa (mary.pasa@furzeplatt.net) well in advance when you have a test during school time.

 

The following rules must be observed at all times:-

1. Sixth Form students who wish to drive to and from school should apply for permission from the Sixth Form Manager. Driving permit forms are available here. (query are they on-line?) Permission is ultimately at the school’s discretion and should generally be sought only if other suitable forms of transport are unavailable. We encourage students to use public transport whenever possible and to walk to the school if they live nearby because parking on-site is very limited.

2. Any student driving to school must possess a current full driving license Students' parents/carers must confirm that the vehicle authorised for use, is fully taxed, fully insured against all risks, and has a current MOT certificate. The relevant documental evidence must be submitted to the Sixth Form Manager. Once this evidence is provided students will be able to have their personal ID badge upgraded to include vehicle gate access.

3. Cars should be parked in the gravel car park near Humanities at all times. This is necessary to avoid congestion and parking problems and for pedestrian safety.

4. Those students who are learning to drive should not drive on to the school site, even whilst under the supervision of an instructor.

5. Sixth Form students are reminded of the importance of safe driving. The provisions of the highway code must be respected at all times, as must all legal and other provisions affecting drivers and passengers (including the use of mobile phones). No-one else’s car is to be manhandled or interfered with in any way. It is specifically forbidden for any Sixth Form student to drive another student’s vehicle.

6. Year 12 students must not use their cars during the course of the school day. Cars must be used strictly as a means of transport to and from school. Year 13 students may leave site in their cars during free periods but may not leave site in their cars during break 1 or break 2 for safety reasons.

7. Students may travel to an authorised activity with the permission of a member of staff and permission is subject to the provisions of rules 1 and 2 above. Before they travel to a school activity in another student’s car, the passenger must give a letter giving permission to do so from their parents, to the teacher in charge of that activity.

8. The registration number of any car which may be driven to school must be notified to the Sixth Form Manager on the pro forma provided. Any subsequent

changes in the registration details of a student’s car must be notified to the Head of Sixth Form in advance of it being driven to school.

9. Eating in cars should be avoided, and car radios should never be left on at such a volume as to disturb others while cars are parked there. Any litter from parked cars should be deposited in the nearest rubbish bin.

10. The speed limit on school grounds is 5 mph.

Any Sixth Form student who ignores and/or breaks the rules is liable to have permission to drive to school withdrawn.