TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL STANDARDS & EXPECTATIONS AUGUST 2013

OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL “ When I invite you to become saints of the 21 st century, I am asking you not to settle for second best ” You begin to feel compassion for people in difficulties and you are eager to do something to help them. You want to come to the aid of the poor and the hungry, you want to comfort the sorrowful, you want to be kind and generous. And once these things matter to you, you are well on the way to becoming saints. “ Pope Benedict 2010 “ That parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life. “ Pope Francis 2013

BASIC RIGHTS OF ALL IN TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Everyone has a RIGHT to learn –Classes, out of class experiences Everyone has a RIGHT to feel safe –Travelling to / from school, in school Everyone has a RIGHT to be supported –Health, relationships, bereavement

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES ATTENDANCE & TIMEKEEPING POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO LEARNING - SELF BELIEF – CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE STAGES IN S2, S3 AND S4 BEHAVIOUR - INSIDE / OUTSIDE SCHOOL CARE & CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS - SCHOOL AND WIDER COMMUNITY - LITTER PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION –APD ; PRO LIFE ; FAIR TRADE ; CHARITIES

CONSULTATION %Trinity is helping me to become more confident 90.0 %Staff encourage me to do the best I can 91.0 %I get help when I need it 91.0 %staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect 96.0 %The school supports pupils & students in their learning from S1 - S6 NEW CONSULTATION IN 2014

SQA RESULTS CATEGORY S4 5+ SG 1 – S4 5+ SG 1 – S4 5+ SG 1 – S5 1+ H S5 3+ H S5 5+ H S6 1+ H S6 3+ H S6 5+ H S6 1+ AH

THE CHALLENGE – 2013 / 14 AM I DOING MY BEST IN SCHOOL ? –ATTENDANCE –ATTITUDE –ACHIEVEMENT HOW CAN I DO BETTER ? –ASK FOR HELP –GET INVOLVED –HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF HOW CAN I HELP TO KEEP TRINITY HIGH A VERY GOOD SCHOOL AND CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING IT AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL ?