REPORTS

Full reports on all students are issued to parents/caregivers at mid-year and at the end of the year. Reporting to parents is currently under review and any changes will be advised through the school newsletter.

 

NEWSLETTERS

A newsletter to parents/caregivers is published monthly in the local paper (Kaikoura Star).

Click here to go to newsletter

 

HOMEWORK POLICY

It is generally agreed that secondary school students cannot perform successfully at school unless they complete homework on a regular basis. Excessive time spent on homework may indicate inappropriate work habits, while minimal homework on a regular basis suggests that students may be failing to meet their commitments. In either case, it is suggested that parents/caregivers contact the Form Teacher to initiate a follow-up.

Homework is usually used to:

- Reinforce learning that has taken place

- Prepare for the next day's lesson

- Develop personal work habits and independent study skills

- Extend and enhance students' learning

Because individual students work at very different rates, it is impossible to lay down rules for homework times. However, the following times are offered as guidelines to parents/caregivers:

Year Level	Average Time Expected
Years 7 & 8	Some homework on most days.
Years 9 & 10	Up to an hour or so most days.
Year 11	Between 1 and 2 hours a day.
Years 12 & 13	2 hours or more on a regular basis.

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ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is vitally important to a student's success and parents/caregivers are asked to ensure that absences are kept to an absolute minimum. Absences caused by illness, emergencies or any other unforeseen circumstances should be covered by a note after the event. Pre-determined absences, including family holidays, should be covered by a note ahead of the absence.

The school checks attendance every period of every day and will contact home if any absence is unexpected or unexplained. If students arrive late to any class, they will usually have to make up the time.

 

FEES & DONATIONS

Although voluntary, the annual School Fee is essential if the school is to provide a full range of equipment and educational, cultural, sporting and social activities.

We ask every parent/caregiver to pay the following fees: $100.00 for one child in a family and $150.00 for 2 or more from the same family. $20.00 discount if paid by the end of Term 2.

Fees can be paid by a range of methods including one off payment, part payment, term by term, internet banking, or by Direct Debit please contact the office.

Students taking courses with practical work are required to pay for the costs of the take-home materials involved.

Parents/caregivers are advised annually of these costs, which are usually confined to Art, Home Economics, Outdoor Education and Technology. Separate charges are also made for student travel in relation to sports fixtures and sports exchanges.

 

DAMAGE

Students are expected to pay for any damage caused by misbehaviour or carelessness.

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INTERVIEWS WITH STAFF

The Principal and staff are always available to parents/caregivers in order to discuss any matter related to the interests of their children. Appointments can be made through the School Office, phone 03 319 5138. go to 'Enrolments'

 

ELECTED BODIES

- The Board of Trustees is the governance body which determines overall policy for the school.For further information, go to 'Board of Trustees'

- The Student Councils are made up of representatives from all year levels. Each Student Council (Senior and Junior) meets regularly, under the guidance of an Assistant Principal, to discuss matters relating directly to the students themselves.

 

THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

This is an organisation for all parents/caregivers and teachers who are interested in Kaikoura High School. It focuses on supporting the school and helps with fundraising activities.

 

KEY DATES FOR 2009

go to 'Key Dates'

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