Information Evening

for Parents of

1st Years September 2018Thursday 3rd May 2018

The School Day

Students should be in school

not later than 8.50 a.m.

Monday – Thursday Friday

9.00 – 11.00 9.00 - 9.40

9.40 - 10.20

10.20 – 11.00

9.00 - 9.40

9.40 - 10.20

10.20 – 11.00

11.00 – 11.10 Morning Break Morning Break

11.10 – 1.10 11.10 - 11.50

11.50 - 12.30

12.30 – 1.10

11.10 - 11.50

11.50 - 12.30

12.30 – 1.10

1.10 – 1.50 Lunch Finish Half Day 1.10

1.50 – 3.50 1.50 - 2.30

2.30 3.10

3.10 3.50

Subject New 2018 Currently Future Date

English September 2015

Irish September 2017

Maths September 2019

French September 2017

German September 2017

Music September 2018

Home Economics September 2018

History September 2018

Geography September 2018

Art September 2018

Business September 2016

Science September 2016

Wellbeing September 2018

Tech. Graphics September 2019

Materials Tech. Wood September 2019

Metalwork September 2019

New Junior

Cycle - How

it looks so

far

CBAs - Classroom-Based Assessments

Junior Cycle subjects have two Classroom-Based Assessments:

1ST CBA - 2nd Year after Christmas

2nd CBA – 3rd Year before Christmas

Assessment Task worth 10%

Core Subjects

English

Irish* (*Irish Exemption)

Maths

Science

French / German

Wellbeing

All

Students

do 6 Core

Subjects

New Junior Cycle Programme

www.juniorcycle.ie

Roll out September 2018

Optional Subjects

Business Studies

History

Geography

Art

Music

Home Economics

Metalwork

Technical Graphics

Materials Technology Wood

Choose 3

At the End

of the Year

Roll out September 2018

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Subject Course Work Project Written Exam Practical Exam

Business Studies 10% 90%

History (Roll out September 2018) 10% 90%

Geography

(Roll out September 2018)

10% 90%

Art

(Roll out September 2018)

Sketch Book in 1st Year -

25%

2 Final Projects in 3rd

Year 50%

CBA in 2nd Year - 25%

Music

(Roll out September 2018)

Aural Written Exam in

Composing and listening

to Music 70%

Sing/instrument: 30%

Home Economics(Roll out September 2018)

Craft CBA (To be confirmed) Cookery Exam

Technical Graphics 100%

Materials Technology -

Wood

Craft 66% Theory 33%

Metalwork 37.5% HL or 75% OL Theory 25% Practical Exam for HL

ONLY 37.5%

Converting Junior Certificate Subjects to

Leaving Certificate

Subject – Junior Certificate Subject – Leaving Certificate

Business Studies Business / Accounting/Economics

Art Art

Home Economics Home Economics

History History

Geography Geography

Music Music

Technical Graphics Design Communication Graphics

Woodwork Construction Studies

Metalwork Engineering

Science Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Agricultural Science

VSware Login Page

Attendance

on VSware

Registering your Childs Language Option

VSware Login

French / German / Resource

Book List 2018 / 2019

Will be available online from school website : www.roscomcol.com

Cormicans have a stand in School Reception of additional supplies needed.

Online School Payment Scheme - Way to Pay

Fresh Today

Free Lunches are available to all Students at Roscommon Community College

Click on the tab on the school website www.roscomcol.com and login

School Transport

To avail of the School Transport Scheme you have to apply directly to the Bus

Eireann local transport office which is:

Athlone School Transport Office

Bus Eireann

Southern Station

Athlone

Tel: 090 64 73277

www.buseireann.ie and follow the link to School Transport

Evening Study

Monday - Thursday 4:00 – 6:00pm

Friday 2:00 – 4:00pm

Applications can be made to the Principal for Disadvantaged Students, where there would be no cost.

Terms Dates Cost

Term 1 3rd Sept – 21st Dec 2018 €110

Term 2 7th Jan – 12th Apr 2019 €110

Term 3 29th Apr – 31st May 2019 €110

Full Payment €300

After Hour Supervision

School finishes at 3:50pm. Students should not be on the school premises unless they involved in:

Registered for Evening Study

Registered for Homework Club

Involved in Extra Curricular Activities

Prior arrangement with subject teacher

School Uniform

Neat & clean dress essential.

School uniform jacket only.

Black Shoes

Please watch cuffs and pants ends.

Make-up is not permitted.

Caution needed regarding hair colour i.e. unnatural, dip dye, highlight, hair

style.

Jewellery not permitted (large ear-rings, nose studs, chains, badges etc.).

Respect all school rules while off the school premises while wearing the school

uniform.

School Uniform - Donnellan’s Prices

Girls Boys Shoes

Skirt 52.95 1880 Club Slacks

Junior Size 34.95

Waist 30 – 32 39.95

Girls Dubes From

49.95

Blouse 2 pack 22.00 1880 club 2 pack Shirt

from 17.95

Boys Black shoes From

50.00

Wool Mix Jumper

Size 10-11 – 31.33 32.95

Size Small – Med 41.95

Wool Mix Jumper

Size 10-11 – 31.33 33.95

Small – Med 41.95

Jacket 59.95 Jacket 59.95

PE Uniform

At Roscommon Community College we provide a varied PE programme.

Sport Kit should include:

Football Boots and Runners

Sports Socks

Shorts

Underarmour / Skins

Rain Jacket

Sports Jumper / Jersey

Water

Students must be correctly kitted out for PE. If your son / daughter is ill or unable to participate in his / her

PE lesson it is school policy that you furnish the school with a medical certificate for long-term illness or a

parental note (available in school journal)

School Lockers

School lockers are available to all students. A rental system operates on an

annual basis.

Students are required to bring in a small padlock for their locks and a

duplicate key to be given to the caretaker.

Homework

Pre -Junior Certificate

2 – 3 hours of homework/study per evening -that is inclusive of weekends!

Pre - Leaving Certificate

3 – 4 hours of homework/study per evening - that is inclusive of weekends!

Absent students – NEWB 20 days

It is the parents responsibility to ensure that their child contacts a friend to find out what homework was given for all the classes that they missed.

Homework Journal

Check your childs homework journal daily

Homework for each class should be written into the journal. If no homework is present

in the journal then the student must not have been in school! (9 classes a day)

Check notes from teachers if a teacher has a problem they always write it in the journal.

Check the Discipline Sheet: Detention is Thursday afternoon 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Advance notice given.

Amazing Brains

Wednesday 5th September 2018

Cost per Child: € 10.00

The first year of secondary school is crucial to enabling students to develop both the mindset and

study habits to succeed at school. If those habits can be embedded at this early stage then the

journey through second level education can be smoother and much more rewarding.

Blast Off is an upbeat, interactive and fun programme that has been designed to captivate,

motivate and educate young people about their brain and learning. It aims to create a success-

oriented mindset amongst students, boost academic performance and foster a positive, lifelong

attitude to learning.

https://amazingbrains.co.uk/

Detention/Discipline Sheet

Student detention time:

Thursday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

A copy for your information is available.

Conditions of Detention

There is a Discipline Sheet attached to each students School Journal. The Discipline Sheet operates on the bases that each student has 3 points. The aim is that each student retains these 3 points. However, if a member of staff feel that a student on occasion is in breach of our Code of Behaviour/School Rules then the Discipline Sheet will be marked and 1 point deducted. Should the same or similar event occur on 3 occasions then the student will be placed on detention, having lost their 3 points. Discipline Sheets will be reviewed on a weekly basis by Year Heads. Parents will be notified that their child has been placed on detention.

When a student is in excess of 3 Discipline Sheets then their behavior will be reviewed by the Principal/Deputy Principal, and a meeting will be scheduled with the parents/guardian.

Student Behaviors

Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.

Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates.

Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.

Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

Annual Student Awards

Students can avail of awards in all aspects of student life:

Overall Subject Specific School Specialist

Awards

Sport Sport

Class Contribution Science Excellence Award Material Technology

Metal Award

Rugby Best Newcomer Spike / Volleyball Player

of the Year / Most

Improved Player

Leadership Awards Maths Excellence Award Engineering Award Male / Female Athlete of

the Year

Hurler Player of the Year

/ Most Improved Player

Good Citizenship Junior / Senior Music

Award

Construction Award Camogie Player of the

Year/ Camogie

U15 Gaelic Player of the

Year / Most Improved

Player

Academic Excellence Junior / Senior Chef’s

Hat Award

GRETB Academic

Excellence

Ladies Football Player of

the Year / Most Improved

Player

Junior / Senior Player of

the Year / Most Improved

Player

Sports Awards Male / Female Art Award Boys Football Player of

the Year /Boys Most

Improved Player

Performance of the Year

Student of the Year Materials Technology

Wood Award

Outstanding Sporting

Achievement

The school expects parents to:

Be familiar with the various policies and codes of the school and the expectations of students

Show support for teachers in their implementation of the schools code of behaviour

Support their child in his/her homework and ensure that your child has the necessary materials

Ensure the regular attendance and punctuality of your child

Encourage your child to have a positive attitude to our code of behaviour

Promote respect for the authority of the school and staff

Be available to discuss any problem that could arise

Contract Student Code of Conduct regarding

Social Media and Misuses of Technology

School Musical

Grease - Academic Year 2019 / 2020

Auditions start Term 3 2018 / 2019 (Subject to Change)

Home School Community Liaison Scheme at Roscommon Community

College

Home School Community Liaison Coordinator

My Role?

• To encourage partnership between parents/guardians and the school.

• To ensure the best possible educational, social and emotional outcomes for each student.

How?

• By empowering parents & guardians to play an active role in their child’s education.

Role of HSCL Coordinator: • To liaise between the home and school to maximise your child’s

potential to achieve.

• To work with parents to prepare and support them as a resource to their own children and also to other parents and the wider school community.

• To liaise with outside services with the objective of supporting families.

• To provide classes and information sessions for parents

HSCL: When will I contact you?

• Supporting the transition from primary to post-primary school.

• Monitoring attendance at school.

• Offering my time to meet with parents to discuss concerns.

• Offering support to families when a child becomes ill.

• Promotion of Literacy and Numeracy in the school.

• Inviting parents & guardians to participate in workshops & events.

Seasonal Art & Craft Workshop, First Year Parent & Guardian Coffee

Morning

Our Walking Club at Roscommon Community College

Yoga, Parenting Courses, Maths for Parents, Parent Book Club.

Building Links with our Local Community, Drug & Alcohol Awareness,

Cyber-Safety Information Talk.

Developing Partnership • Attend Meetings & P/T Meetings

• Encourage attendance, punctuality, participation & positive behaviour

• Volunteer to help the school through Parents Council, fundraising etc

• Sign the student journal

• Avail of Adult Education Opportunities provided through our HSCL Scheme

• Encourage Literacy & Numeracy by participating in school initiatives

Our Overarching Aim-To promote and encourage positive

engagement with our school for parent and child…..

Thank you. I look forward to working with you.

Siobhan Cullen, Home School Community Liaison Coordinator

(086) 609 2854

Contacting the School

Meetings by Appointment only

All visitors must check in at reception - no exceptions.

Tel: 090 66 26670

Email - roscomcol@eircom.net

www.roscomcol.com