1. Arklow CBS Parent’s Evening 2014/2015

2. Arklow CBS Mixed Ability Setup Timetable – Co-Curricular activities
Uniform
Book Rental Scheme -€130
Code of Behaviour
Policies (see website)
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3. Arklow CBS Facilities Canteen Outdoor and Indoor Basketball Courts
Football Field
School Library
2 Science laboratories
Woodwork Room
Art Room
Technical Drawing Room
Computer Room

4. Arklow CBS Code of Behaviour
We pride ourselves on having a safe all inclusive orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning and promotes respect for all.
Merit System – merits awarded to students for Cooperation
Participation
Improvement
Volunteering
Excellence.
Demerit System – demerits given to students for various breaches of the code of behaviour.
Homework
Disruption
Cheek
Late without reason
Uniform

5. Arklow CBS Pastoral Care System
Form Master-Mr. Ryan
Assembly – Once per Month
Class Tutor – One per Class
Lunch Time Arrangements – 1st Years stay in school
Student Leadership – Student Liaison Officers & Student Council

6. Arklow CBS 1ST Yr Core Curriculum
English 4
Irish 4
Mathematics 5
History 2
Geography 2
Science 3
Religion 3
CSPE 1
SPHE 1
P.E 2
I. T. 1
28 Classes

7. 1st Yr Non - Core Curriculum
Arklow CBS
1st Yr Non - Core Curriculum
French 2
German 2
Technical Graphs /
Material Technology 2
Business Studies 3
Music 2
Art 2
Tutorial 1
14 Classes

8. Arklow CBS 1st Yr Assessment
Continuous Assessment – Homework
Subject Assessment – Classroom Exams
Formal Assessment - Christmas & Summer Exams

9. Arklow CBS 1st Yr Reporting
Christmas and Summer Reports
Interim Reports as Required

10. Arklow CBS Student Awards
Student of the Year
Attendance **
Music
Art
Literary
Information Technology
Athlete of the Year
Young Scientist
Golfer
Merits
Other awards as decided by teachers

11. Extra – Curricular Activities
Arklow CBS
Extra – Curricular Activities
Soccer
GAA
Basketball
Rugby
Hurling
Cross Country Running
Lunch time activities Computer club
Homework club
Chess club
Fifa Games

12. Arklow CBS School Uniform
School Jacket
Grey Trousers
Grey jumper with school crest
Light Blue Shirt
Navy Tie
Black runners or shoes (must be completely black-no stripes etc.)
School Tracksuit
Uniform check daily

13. Lateness is not acceptable.
Arklow CBS
School Day
We encourage all students to be in prior to first bell in order that they can get to their locker and get organised for the school day ahead.
First Bell 8.50
Class Bell 8.55
3 x 40 minute class periods
Small Break 10.55
Class Bell 11.05
Lunch 1.05
First Bell 1.45
Class Bell 1.50
End of day 3.50
Lateness is not acceptable.

14. Arklow CBS Contact with Parents
Text System
School Reports
Parent – Teacher Meetings
Phonecalls
Interim Meetings (if required)
School Journal

15. Supporting your son’s Education
Advice for parents
Early days – nerves
Dealing with teacher etc
Learning Difficulties
Extra Curricular
Balanced Approach
Pastoral Care
Health & Safety
Homework & Study

16. Questions & Answers