Expectations

Attendance

In line with the College's policy on attendance, it is a requirement that all students need a parent/carer to authorise any absences while attending the college, this includes students who are18+. The exception is if the student can provide evidence for a legitimate reason for their absence – this can be a letter, email or text for example. See the Attendance page for more information and guidance.

Student Charter

All students of Scarborough Sixth Form College must uphold the values, behaviours and expectations outlined in this charter:

AMBITION - I will show ambition by:

• Completing all of my homework to a high standard and not missing deadlines
• Attending 100% of my lessons (unless there is a legitimate reason and it is authorised)
• Being punctual to all my lessons and anything else added onto my timetable
• Attending all of my Enrichment and PREP lessons
• Reading beyond the curriculum
• Completing my work to the best of my ability

SUPPORTED - I will be supported through:

• The careers team and their advice
• My GST who will conduct 1-2-1's with me as well as support me through the application process for next steps
• The progress tutor will help me by timetabling me to catch up sessions
• My teachers who will provide me with all the tools I need to succeed through high quality resources
• An in-college counselling service

PROGRESS - I will show progress through:

• Organising my college work in an efficient way
• Reflecting on my assessment with a critical yet productive lens
• Attending all support sessions, progress tutor sessions and enrichment lessons
• Being proactive and reaching out to my teachers, GST or other staff for support
• Completing DIRT after each assessment
• Experiencing the workplace during VIP week

INTEGRITY - I will show integrity by:

• Ensuring all work I submit is my own
• Standing up against injustices and taking action in the interest of fairness and justice
• Displaying self-awareness and social awareness
• Showing empathy and compassion towards others
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Not using college technology inappropriately

RESPECT - I will show respect by:

• Treating other students and staff with kindness regardless of their ethnicity, religion, beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or gender
• Using respectful and professional language
• Wearing my lanyard around my neck at all times
• Ensuring S6F is a safe and secure environment
• Demonstrating good behaviour
• Only smoking or vaping off-site
• Not using drugs or alcohol at anytime on site
• Putting litter in bins

ENJOY - I will enjoy my time here by:

• Making the most of the opportunities offered
• Being involved in school trips, visits and talks
• Unless there are exceptional circumstances, students must have attendance of above 85% to go on optional trips
• Behaving in an appropriate manner whilst on trips, visits and attending talks
• Meeting new people and making friends
• Having the right mindset and developing positive working habits
• Seeking out help when needed
• Working alongside college to ensure I reach my next steps