Home-School Agreement
At Mount St Joseph RC High School, we believe that the education of every child is a partnership between school, parents/carers and pupils. Working together within our Catholic community enables every young person to flourish academically, spiritually and personally.
As a Catholic Community, the school will:
- Promote the Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching, nurturing the spiritual, moral and personal development of every pupil.
- Provide opportunities for prayer, worship, celebration of Mass, retreats, liturgies and acts of service to others.
- Foster a culture of kindness, compassion, respect, inclusion and dignity, where every member of our community is known, valued and supported.
- Provide a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where safeguarding is everyone’s priority.
- Deliver a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables every pupil, including those with additional needs, to achieve their full potential.
- Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, attendance and personal conduct.
- Assess learning regularly, provide meaningful feedback and set homework that supports pupils’ learning and retrieval of knowledge.
- Promote pupils’ wellbeing, resilience and personal development, including teaching them how to stay safe, both in school and online.
- Keep parents informed about their child’s progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, and work in partnership to support success.
- Provide opportunities for parents to discuss their child’s progress and involve families in school life wherever possible.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies to provide appropriate support for pupils where required.
As Parents/Carers we will:
- Support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
- Ensure our child attends school every day, arrives punctually and is ready to learn.
- Ensure our child wears the correct school uniform, follows expectations regarding appearance and brings the equipment needed for learning.
- Notify the school on the first day of any absence and work with the school to promote excellent attendance.
- Only request leave of absence during term time where exceptional circumstances apply, in accordance with government guidance.
- Encourage our child to work hard, complete homework, revise regularly and take pride in their achievements.
- Support the school’s behaviour policy and work positively with staff to resolve any concerns.
- Attend parents’ evenings and engage with communications about our child’s education.
- Inform the school promptly of any circumstances that may affect our child’s wellbeing, safety or learning.
- Encourage safe, respectful and responsible use of technology and social media.
- Work in partnership with the school to help our child achieve their full potential.
As Pupils, We Will:
- Attend school every day, arrive on time and be ready to learn.
- Always try our best and take pride in our work.
- Follow the school’s expectations for behaviour and demonstrate the values of the Excellence at MSJ principles.
- Treat everyone with kindness, respect and courtesy.
- Wear the correct uniform and bring the equipment needed for every lesson.
- Complete homework and revision to the best of our ability.
- Respect our school environment and care for school property.
- Use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.
- Speak to a trusted adult if we have any worries about ourselves or someone else.
- Play an active role in our school community and make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
Working Together
By working together in partnership, we are committed to ensuring every pupil is safe, happy and successful. Through shared responsibility, high expectations and mutual respect, we will enable every young person at Mount St Joseph RC High School to flourish as confident learners, compassionate believers and responsible friends, achieving their God-given potential.
Downloadable version of the agreement
