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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020Year 11

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St Michael’s College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition which is committed to the human and Christian education of the young, especially the poor, through:

CommunityWe are an inclusive and respectful community where each individual is known, valued and cared for, enabling them to feel confident to explore their curiosities, flourish and fully realise their potential.

ChallengeIndividual growth is achieved through engagement, opportunity and recognition, underpinned by a positive learning culture that is authentic, challenging and supportive.

ChoiceThrough a quality Lasallian education, inspired by the Gospel and a concern for social justice, students are empowered to better choose who they become as people, learners and leaders in the world.

A quality Lasallian education “is realised by offering a community and personalised environment where individuals can flourish as human beings and where they are open to hope and have a positive sense of life.”

Br Alvaro

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)

Mission and Vision Table of Contents

Mission and Vision ii

Welcome 3

Context and Tradition 4

Staff 6

Year 11 Pastoral Staff 8

General College Information 9

Important Dates for Year 11 10

Learning and Management System: SEQTA 14

Pastoral Care 18

Year 11 General Information 19

Student Support - Student Services 31

Consequences for Non-Completion of Work 33

Conclusion 34

3St Michael’s College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 Year 112

WelcomeYear 11 at St Michael’s College

Year 11 is a time of transition. You have entered the final years of your schooling life and with this comes the responsibility to complete Years 11 and 12 to gain your SACE certificate. What you achieve this year provides the grounding for your Year 12 studies and life beyond school.

This year, many of you will undertake part-time work and gain your driver’s licence; it is a period where you begin to feel independent as young adults, but this also brings great responsibility. It is most important that you are able to establish a balance between good study habits and your sporting and social commitments.

I hope that you have selected subjects that interest you. Again, this brings responsibility, as teachers expect a high level of commitment to your study. You are required to meet deadlines and complete all assessment tasks on time.

We ask you to accept the challenge of the year ahead in a mature and positive manner. Realise that the effort you give to your Year 11 subjects is the measurement that will provide you success at the end of the year. Such an aim is achievable for every student. Take up the challenge and work to your full potential and ability to “be the best you can be.”

Good luck for 2020.

Mr Mark Labrosciano

Year 11 Director

Ms Anna Porcelli

Year 11 Assistant Year Level Director


Context and Tradition

The De La Salle BrothersThe origins of Lasallian education date back to the 17th Century to French priest St John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Brothers).

Born of wealthy parents who valued education, De La Salle responded to the needs of impoverished boys by establishing schools that were open to all, including the socially and economically deprived. Based on the ideal - to provide education for young people that reflects the values of Jesus Christ - De La Salle inspired a tradition that now spans over 80 countries.

John Baptist de La Salle was canonised in 1900, and in 1950 Pope Pius XII named him Patron of Teachers.

The Brothers came to Australia and opened their first school in Armidale, NSW, in 1906. Since that time they have opened a number of schools throughout Australia and extended their works to New Zealand and the missions of Papua New Guinea.

Each year, the College holds a Mission Action Day (MAD) to raise funds for the Lasallian Foundation and the generosity of the St Michael’s community is well known throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.

Heritage of St Michael’s CollegeSt Michael’s College was founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1954. Classes began at Beverley with 29 boys. Due to the great efforts of the Catholic families in the Western region of Adelaide, the College rapidly expanded. By 1965 the enrolment was 780 boys and in 1967, a Senior School was developed on Lawrie Street at Henley Beach. From 1997, the Beverley Campus catered for Years 4 -7 boys and the Henley Campus Years 8 -12. In 2002 a Reception class was introduced. Beverley now caters for Reception to Year 6. In 2008 girls were enrolled for the first time in Year 8.

St Michael’s has worked in close partnership with the Sacred Heart Fathers (MSC) throughout its history and they continue to act as Chaplains to the College.

Context and Tradition

Crest

Glorious Cross - symbol of salvation and resurrection

Laurel leaves - symbol of reward and achievement

Shield - symbol of strength, faith and fortitude

Star of Bethlehem - symbol of the sign of the faith


Staff Staff continued

Secondary Leadership

Principal Mr John Foley

Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching Mrs Teresa Cimmino

Deputy Principal – Pastoral Mr John Lambert

Business Manager Mr Dominic LoBasso

Director of Mission Mr Robert Dempsey

Director of Curriculum & Assessment Ms Bron Kemp

Director of Pastoral Mr Matthew Williams

Director of Learning Technologies & Analytics Mr Ryan Fleetwood

Heads of Department/Subject Coordinators

Business Mr Hamish Redden

Design & Technology Mr Greg Cloy

Digital Technologies Mrs Maria Cardillo

Director of Music Mr Tim Donovan

Music Mr James Musci

Drama Ms Emily Burns

English Mrs Jane Sykes

Humanities Ms Catherine Pearce

Health & Physical Development Mrs Sally Nicholson

History Mr Matthew Muscat

Italian Mrs Angela Benedetti

Junior Secondary Learning Initiatives Mrs Joanne Gilmore

Mathematics Mrs Anne Finlay

Heads of Department/Subject Coordinators

PLP Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Religious Education Mrs Patrizia Puglia

Research Project Coordinator Mr Lachlan Chatterton

Science Mr Gavin O’Reilly

Visual Arts Mrs Nicolle LeRay-Warren

Coordinators

Co-curricular Coordinator (Boys) Mr Jordan Young

Co-curricular Assistant (Girls) Ms Leanne Burton

Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mr Stratos Karnas

Learning Support Coordinator Mr Michael Balic

SACE Coordinator Mr Rocco Schirripa

VET Coordinator Mr Kevin Woolford

Student Services

Student Counsellors Ms Sarah DaviesMs Ida-Marie TullioMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Career Counsellors Ms Rose CooreyMr Anthony Vizaniaris

Pastoral Support Worker Sr Nithya

Administration Assistants Mrs Lynda WhiteMrs Bonita DorianMs Isabella BarilaMrs Brenda Trimboli


Year 11 Pastoral Staff General College Information

Pastoral Teachers & Room Numbers

11PC-01 Mr Thomas Crouch Rm 1

11PC-02 Ms Anna Lumibao and Ms Sally Armour Rm 2

11PC-03 Mr Nicholas Flynn Rm 3

11PC-04 Mr Tony Galpin Rm 4

11PC-05 Mr Dominic Smith Rm 6

11PC-06 Mr Evangelos Pezos Rm 7L

11PC-07 Ms Viorica Papuc Rm 8L

11PC-08 Mrs Matthew Muscat and Mrs Maria Pepe-Micholos Rm 9L

11PC-09 Mr Andrew Rosman Rm 10L

11PC-10 Mr Gianni Monti Rm 15

Year Level Director: Mr Mark Labrosciano

Assistant Year Level Director: Ms Anna Porcelli

Uniform Shop - Dobsons Pty LtdThe College uniform can only be purchased from the Uniform Shop which is located at the Secondary Campus on Lawrie Street, Gate 4.

The shop is managed and operated by Dobsons Pty Ltd on behalf of St Michael’s College.

It is essential to arrange an appointment. Please contact staff directly on telephone 8150 2306.

The trading hours are as follows:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:00 am - 4:15 pm (closed between 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm)

The College DaySecondary Campus

Movement Bell 8:40 am

Pastoral 8:45 am

Lesson 1 9:00 am

Lesson 2 9:40 am

Lesson 3 10:20 am

RECESS 11:00 am

Movement Bell 11:20 am

Lesson 4 11:25 am

Lesson 5 12:05 pm

Lesson 6 12:45 pm

LUNCH 1:25 pm

Movement Bell 2:05 pm

Lesson 7 2:10 pm

Lesson 8 2:50 pm

DISMISSAL 3:30 pm

Front Office Contact Details

Monday-Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm

Telephone 08 8356 5966

Email [email protected]

Website www.smc.sa.edu.au

Student Absentee Line 08 8150 2323


Important Dates for Year 11Subject to change

Term 1

29 January Classes Resume for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11

Year 7 -12 Welcome Assembly

30 January Normal Classes Resume (Years 7 - 12)

5 February Year 7 - 12 Mass 9:00 am

Year 11 Parent Evening 7:00 pm LEC

11 February Years 7 - 12 House Meetings

12 February Class of 2019 Academic Assembly 9:10 - 10:20 am

14 February LYL Formation Day (Grange Surf Life Saving Club)

19 February Sammy D “Impact” Presentation

24 February Sports Day - SA Athletics Stadium

26 February Ash Wednesday (whole school service)

27 February MAD Launch

4 March Year 11 Mass

9 March Adelaide Cup (Public Holiday)

13 March Year 11 Formal

1 April Year 11 Assembly (MC)

3 April Mission Action Day

9 April Year 7-12 Easter Prayer Service

Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm


Term 2

27 April Classes Resume

29 April Parent Teacher Interviews (1) - Early Dismissal 12:45pm

30 April Caica Cup

1 - 3 May Generations in Jazz - Mt Gambier

4 May Parent Teacher Interviews (2) - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

13 May Whole school Mass at Henley Campus

Feast of St John Baptist de La Salle

22 May MAD Quiz Night

27 May Metropolitan Fire Service “RAP” Presentation

3 June Year 11 Breakfast

5 June Staff Professional Development Day (No Classes)

8 June Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

10 June Year 11 Mass

23 June Year 11 Class Conclude 3:30 pm

24 June Year 11 Exams

1 July Year 11 Exams Conclude

2 July ‘Choicez’ Seminar (Christian Centre, Frederick Road)

3 July Subject Selection Expo

Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm



Term 3

20 July Classes Resume

22 July Year 11 Mass

29 July Years 10 - 12 Academic Assembly

30 July Year 7 - 11 Australian Maths Competition

3 August SACE Evening (Year 12 2020)

Careers Night 6 - 8 pm LEC

5 August Lasallian Reflection Day

12 August Year 12 2020 Subject Selection Assembly

20 August Parent Teacher Interviews - School Closure

26 August Leadership Assembly

2 September Year 11 Mass

3 September Year 11 Subject Counselling - No Year 11 Classes

4 September Staff Retreat Day - No Classes

15 September SAPOL “Fatal 5” Presentation

23 September Paul Dillon Presentation Year 10 - 12

Year 11 Breakfast

25 September De La Salle Day

Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

Term 4

12 October Classes Resume

16 October Year 12 Graduation Assembly (Years 7 - 12)

21 October Year 10 & 11 Academic Assembly

27 October Year 11 Domestic Violence Awareness Day

4 November Year 11 Mass

9 November Lasallian Leadership Day (College Leaders elect)

11 November Remembrance Day Ceremony

13 November Classes Conclude - Early Dismissal 12:45 pm

17 - 23 November Year 11 Exams

7 - 9 December Camp La Salle



Learning and Management System: SEQTA

SEQTA is a collaborative teaching and learning system that connects teachers, students and parents as an interactive and supportive community. To find out more, please follow this link:

https://seqta.com.au/

All students at St Michael’s College are able to access SEQTA via their student portal, SEQTA Learn, by using their username and password. All students must access the site through the following link:

https://sta.smc.sa.edu.au/

All parents can access SEQTA to keep updated on what their child is currently working on and when assignments are due. This also allows parents to access school reports and read the daily notices in a similar interface to the students. Parents are encouraged to install the SEQTA Engage app on their Apple or Android device and enter the following:

https://pta.smc.sa.edu.au/


Once students log on, a master menu appears providing the students with their timetable and subject course material. Further to this, students can also access daily notices and directly message (Direqt Message) their teachers. DM has the capacity for the user to attach documents.

Other functionalities of SEQTA include:

Recording students daily attendance;

Communicating with parents/caregivers;

Recording student achievements and awards;

Storing teaching and learning resources;

Uploading student report cards onto the portal.



Accessing a Student Timetable via SEQTAWhen students click on the Timetable tab, the students’ individual timetable for the week will appear.


Accessing College NoticesWhen the Notices tab is selected, the notices for the desired day will appear.

Checking assignment due dates and submitting work through SEQTAWhen students select the Upcoming tab, the upcoming assessment tasks appear. Students are able to upload their assignments once they are completed; these are referred to as e-submissions.

Subject and Assessment outlines via SEQTAThe Courses tab displays an overview of the selected subject. Students are provided with a summary of the key objectives of the particular course along with a breakdown of the assessment tasks.

The Assessment tab will enable students to track their progress of completed assessments in each subject.

Direqt Messages enables students to communicate with their subject teacher and vice-versa.

Logging out of SEQTALogging out of the system is advised once the student has finished using SEQTA.


Pastoral Care

The Year 11 Pastoral program is based on building community spirit and providing information for students to make informed lifestyle and academic choices.

The program is presented mainly on Wednesday in Lesson 1, but some activities involve off campus days.

There is an expectation that students will participate in all activities and appointments should not be made during this time.

More specifically, through Pastoral Care we:

1. Provide an environment in which every student is valued, feels safe and has someone to talk to.

2. Respect the dignity of each person.

3. Develop a spirit of community through positive relationship between staff, students and parents.

4. Develop self-discipline and responsibility.

5. Provide opportunities for spiritual growth.

6. Educate students in a Christ- centred model of leadership

7. Encourage participation in social justice initiatives.

8. Provide activities and strategies that develop students’ personal, organisational and lifestyle skills and choices.

9. Provide assistance with regard to subject selection, vocational and career options.

10. Foster participation in community building and recreational activities.

Year 11 General Information

Leadership in Year 11Opportunities for leadership experience is provided for students who volunteer to join the LYL (Lasallian Youth Leaders) group. Students are required to make a commitment to the group by participating in the LYL formation day and being actively involved in at least three events.

LYL activities cover the Lasallian ethos of faith, service, and community. Students help to run retreat days, De La Salle day, assist Pastoral Teachers and have opportunities to work in the wider community. Participation in this group is often a pathway to College Leadership in Year 12, however, it is open to all students.

Student ResponsibilitiesVirtues are learned over a period of time, as the result of practice and education. Students are guided towards developing healthy behaviours so that they are:

AWARE that we create our own future as a consequence of our actions;

RESPECTFUL of others and their property;

STUDIOUS and WELL ORGANISED;

CARING of others and school resources;

HONEST;

PUNCTUAL;

WELL PRESENTED;

SELF DISCIPLINED;

POSITIVE and INVOLVED;

COURTEOUS;

SAFETY CONSCIOUS;

MINDFUL to enhance the College reputation;

Be the Best THEY can be!

College DiaryThe College Diary is an important learning tool. It is the student’s responsibility to look after it and ensure that it kept in a clean and orderly fashion.

It is also a record of communication between home and the College and should be used for the recording of notes to teachers.

The diary provides important information, including College policies and guidelines, which should be read carefully and signed.


work is not presented according to school-set deadlines and where there is not a valid reason.

Plagiarism PolicyPlagiarism in any form is a violation of the College’s fundamental principles. This may be defined as the ‘appropriation of another’s ideas or works, in order to pass them off as one’s own’.

Examples of this practice may include:

copying of any sources that are not acknowledged in the work;

excessive use of, and failure to cite, printed texts such as articles and books;

unfair use of, and reliance upon, other students’ work.

In sum, it may be regarded as an action which is intended to delude and deceive a teacher that the work being presented and assessed is the student’s own, when in fact it is not. Of particular concern to the St Michael’s College community is cheating. It deludes the school and staff who attempt to assess the effectiveness of teaching and learning; it discriminates against other students who work honestly for their rewards and may in competitive

situations miss out on opportunities because of another’s dishonesty; it misinforms the parents who operate on the assumption that the report they receive is an accurate representation of honest effort; and it erroneously grades the student who does not learn to be proud of genuine effort and whose character and learning development are stunted.

The full policy can be found in the school diary and on the College Web Site and should be read by all students and parents.

Backup and Data StorageIt is important for students to keep a backup file of their work. Technology can fail, be lost or stolen, so it is extremely important that all students take action to ensure they have backed up their schoolwork.

Office 365 (O365) is a Microsoft (MS) product that all staff and students have access to at St Michael’s College. It combines a number of different

Microsoft products together and allows you to access them and all your files through your own MS ‘cloud’ account. Students are required to back up their work continually and O365 allows this to occur seamlessly.

Parents should also check their child’s diary and sign it weekly, as this is a stimulus for discussion around work completion and College responsibilities and events.

ReportsReports are issued electronically twice a year, at the end of each semester.

Outside of the reporting cycle, parents may receive a College notification in the form of a Progress Report, or Pastoral Comment which can be issued at any time. The purpose of these advices is to inform of commendable achievements, or of other matters requiring attention.

If parents are concerned about any aspect of their child’s education, they are encouraged to contact staff as soon as possible to discuss their concerns. Email may be the easiest manner as a first option, due to class commitments.

Deadline PolicyThe purpose of the deadline policy is to help students and teachers to manage workloads and school-set deadlines for assessment tasks. This policy applies to all teachers and students and requires parental

support.

A deadline is the latest time of date by which an assessment task is to be completed and submitted to the teacher.

For assessment tasks that are completed over an extended period of time, a number of dates are generally set at different stages of the development of the assessment task (Checkpoints).

In the case where Checkpoints are set, there is an expectation that:

students will provide evidence of their learning to their teacher or follow a procedure outlined by their teacher;

the teacher will monitor the progress of the student during this period.

There are occasions when an extension of an assessment deadline can be approved for valid reason. Acceptable grounds for the extension are determined by the teacher.

Students are expected to negotiate the extension with the Subject Teacher before the deadline and submit a completed “Request for Extension Form”.

Teachers are expected to follow the Deadline Policy process when

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exercise, sporting activities and even getting the most out of leisure time. Encouraging good time-management habits now lays the foundation for good habits later in life.

Basic time management for each child includes:

using a school diary and checking this and utilising SEQTA to check requirements before going home to ensure all necessary items are taken home for homework completion;

develop focused study habits away from distractions, including those of the device kind;

drawing up a simple study timetable to record key dates, study requirements, deadlines for assignments, etc;

setting a priority against each task to help achieve goals, rather than being overwhelmed by leaving things to the last minute;

using a “to do” checklist;

celebrating the accomplishment of completion to deadline.

An appropriate home work space is the ideal. Depending on the student, it may be advantageous for him/her to be in a public space in the home which is not the centre of too many distractions.

Students should set aside a consistent time to study in the evening, in a quiet space if possible, and allow themselves time within the planned timetable for their preferred pastimes. Regularly viewed TV programs, club activities and sport should all be part of the timetable. The careful monitoring of devices during home study time is advisable.

UniformIn keeping with the notion of holistic growth and positive behaviours, the school uniform should be worn correctly at all times within and outside the school grounds as detailed on pages 18 and 19 of the Diary. Our presentation says much about what we feel is important, and as a result it is important that we work together on this element of our identity.

While most students wear their uniform appropriately, others may need intermittent reminding. Parental support in ensuring that students present themselves in accordance with College guidelines is essential. Jewellery, hair, makeup, nails and the tucking in of shirts are areas that often require attention. Where repeated reminders become necessary, parents will be informed and consequences may become necessary.

Files are backed up automatically if saved in OneDrive and can be accessed from any internet enabled computer (e.g. desktop, tablet, laptop).

Computer UseStudents are provided with access to the internet and email facilities. You are reminded these are for educational purposes only. Any misuse of these facilities will result in computing rights being denied and in some circumstances further detentions or suspension from school could result. Random checks of laptops will occur throughout the year, so be responsible in your use of the equipment.

Home StudyHome study is a generic term implying work done at home. This may involve:

set work;

assignment and projects; revision and study;

or, a combination of all three.

It is difficult to establish a required time each night; however, research

suggests that there is a high correlation between the volume of time given to study and completion of work to the true realisation of ability.

VET StudentsStudents undertaking VET subjects will be absent from school on average for one day per week. They are to ensure they know the work they have missed.

Please note: If students cannot attend their VET course, they must notify that institution as well as the College.

Organisation - Managing TimeDevoting adequate time for organisation is one of the major keys to success. Being organised takes time, so it is essential that students place a high priority on preparing for each day the night before at home. Avoid the morning rush as this causes things to be forgotten, over-looked or misplaced.

Using time effectively is an important skill for secondary school students. Time management can be applied to study and lifestyle activities such as



PE UNIFORM:

St Michael’s PE polo top

St Michael’s PE shorts

Plain white sports socks

St Michael’s cap or hat.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

St Michael’s rugby top

St Michael’s navy track pants

St Michael’s Spray jacket

No leggings/tights are to be worn at all. Co-curricular clothing e.g. football shorts, is also not to be worn.

Attendance/PunctualityYear 11 students are required to be at school by 8.40am each day. All absences must be accounted for and parents/caregivers are expected to phone absences to the Absentee Line 8150 2323 by 9.30 am. Parents/ Caregivers of absent students will be sent text messages by the Administration Office.

For students who have an extended absence from school either due to holidays or other events, please refer to the College’s Extended Absence from School Policy. While teachers try to adjust assessment tasks the onus

remains with the student to negotiate the work missed with their individual teacher.

Prolonged absences due to illness should be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate and the Year Level Director contacted so work required can be forwarded. The doctor’s certificate allows for assessment changes as required by the SACE Board.

If you are late to school, scan your ID Card through the Front Office and provide a written explanation from a parent/caregiver.

Leaving During School HoursStudents are not permitted to leave the school grounds without signed permission from their parent/guardian, Pastoral Teacher and Year Level Director. Students must also sign out via the Administration Office.

If a student needs to leave early for an appointment for example, please write a note in the diary. This note will be signed by their Pastoral Care and Year Level Director prior to leaving via the Administration Office.

If students feel unwell at school, they must report to the First Aid Room in the Administration Office. Students must not contact parents during school to pick them up. In emergency situation students may request to make a phone call from the Year Level Director’s Office.

Mobile Phone PolicyPLEASE DO NOT CONTACT YOUR CHILD DIRECTLY.

Mobile Phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during the College day.

If students do bring these, it is entirely at their own risk. The mobile phone

must be switched off and stored securely throughout the day.

Mobile phones should be stored safely, but they may not be switched on or used during school hours. Students who are found using their phone will have it confiscated and returned via a Year Level Director.

Other consequences may apply in line with normal St Michael’s behavioural processes.

BagsYear 11 students are required to be ready to start Pastoral Care by 8:40 am. School bags must be stored in lockers and secured with a school approved padlock. From time to time lockers may be checked for student safety. For student health reasons, back packs are NOT to be carried during the day. Small PE bags may be used to carry books and PE uniforms. These procedures are in place to comply with Occupational Health and Safety laws and provide for the safety and comfort of all students.




ValuablesLarge amounts of money and/or valuables should not be brought to school, as teaching staff will not assume responsibility for such items. The Policy on Mobile Phones and other electronic devices is on Page 17 of the College Diary. Compliance to this policy is monitored on occasion and parents will be notified of any instances where students are not complying with correct use and resultant consequences.

Please note that students are not permitted to use their mobile to contact parents unless given permission by a staff member. Parents are also asked not to contact students via devices during school hours. In cases of emergency or where necessary, parents are asked to ring the College Administration (8356 5966).

Be aware that students are responsible for items such as USB’s and Graphic Calculators. These items should at all times be in their possession. They are not to be left lying around. It is recommended that all possessions, uniform included, are clearly labelled with full name. No items are to be left in PE change rooms.

Recreational items, which can provide a distraction to students’ learning, should be left at home. If present at school, such items will be retained by the teacher and returned upon parent/ caregiver/teacher negotiation.

Appropriate sports equipment for play during recess and lunch breaks is permitted and encouraged. The College issues equipment on loan to students during these times.

DrivingPlease note that there is no parking available on school grounds for students. If parking on the roadway, please be aware of the needs of residents and respect their privacy and act courteously at all time. There are also council restrictions in some areas.

You must complete a Driving to School form which will be provided to you via your Pastoral Care Teacher. All forms must be returned the Year Level Director.

If you are travelling to school in a vehicle driven by another student, the appropriate form must also be completed and returned to the Year Level Director.

Student ManagementMost students are responsible and exercise good judgement and this enables them to cope with the pressures of school and makes learning an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

When the St Michael’s Student Responsibilities are not being met, actions are taken to guide students on improved choices and better judgement.

Where considered appropriate, subject teachers issuing a detention do so by notifying the student’s primary carer(s). The Year Level Director may issue a Detention which signifies a serious or repeated breach of the College’s student code of conduct. Detentions can be scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm and will be notified to parents/ caregivers electronically in advance.

Positive Behaviour StandardsAn excellent start to positive behaviours at school include:

following the school’s dress code;

arriving at school and lessons on time;

being respectful towards teachers and other students;

showing reverence and respect for the learning tone and environment in all classes;

engaging in learning using time well;

demonstrating a willingness to learn from challenges and considering learning experiences as opportunities for growth.

Conduct In PublicStudents travelling to and from school by public transport are expected to behave in a positive, courteous and socially acceptable manner, for example: appropriate dress, being seated, talking quietly and complying with the expectations of transport authorities. Any complaints received from transport authorities will be communicated to parents as they are managed by the College.


Submission of AssessmentsWork must be submitted electronically through SEQTA along with any other teacher requirements, e.g. directly to the teacher concerned or via the Library.

In the case of work submitted to the Library, SACE Stage 1 students may submit work between 3.20 pm and 4.00 pm on. or before, the due date. Students are advised to present their school diary where a Library stamp will verify the submission of work.

A general principle to remember is that the onus to substantiate work, or submission of work, lies with the student!


The South Australian Certificate of EducationThe South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is an internationally recognised credential awarded to students who successfully complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 (usually Years 11 and 12).

The aim of the SACE is to enable more young people to gain the skills and values they need to achieve their best in the future.

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia provides information concerning SACE online:

SACE information on the website: www. sace.sa.edu.au

Subject ChangesAny student who wishes to change a subject must see Ms Bron Kemp, Director of Curriculum and Assessment.

This must be done early in the Semester as changes later than two weeks disadvantage the student and the class.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

At the beginning of each semester, an assessment plan for each subject will be published in the SEQTA Learning Portal which will cover the entirety of the assessment period.The assessment plan will include the approximate date of assessment tasks together with the weighting applied to that task. This plan helps you monitor the work to be completed. Marks for assessment tasks will also be released in SEQTA for students and parents

DraftsWhere drafts are specified for assignments and essays, they must be submitted to the teacher for approval by the due date. Even when drafts are not formally required, they should be standard procedure and retained should verification of your work be required. Drafting is recommended as one means of ensuring optimal results.



Student Support - Student Services

College Map

The following departments under the umbrella of ‘Students Services’ are part of St Michael’s College academic and personal support for all students. All students and parents are invited to access these services when required. Student Services may be contacted by phone or in person.

Personal Counselling

Available for all students who are experiencing any one of a variety of difficulties ranging from school based issues to family and relationship issues. Coming to a new school can be quite daunting for some students so we encourage students to visit the counsellors if they are at all concerned about anything. Early intervention for any difficulties, which students might be experiencing, offer the best opportunity for a positive outcome.

Grief Counselling

Our Chaplain, Sister Nithya works in an Outreach capacity supporting students and their families who are dealing with grief through serious illness or the death of a loved one.

Learning Support

Supports students with diagnosed learning disabilities or difficulties. The Learning Support Coordinator sets priorities for Learning Support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Is part of our mainstream curriculum and assists students whose first language is not English with intensive English language support.

St Michael’s Outreach Education Program is committed to:

Supporting a number of students from war torn countries through the mainstream English as a Second Language (EAL) program.

Careers and Academic Counselling

Students are assisted with their subject choices to best position them for their future direction. The counsellors also assist students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies, apprenticeship, or into full time employment.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Assists students who are not going into university but are looking for other career pathways such as traineeships.


Student Support - Student Services

Careers and Academic Counselling

Assists students with their career pathways which may be into tertiary studies or into full time employment

– students are assisted with their career and subject choices to best position them for their future direction.

The De La Salle Program

Is run throughout the second semester of the school year to assist selected students with intensive academic support and work experience pathways.

Please do not hesitate to contact us and come and speak with us if you have any concerns at all.

Time Management and Organisation / Student Empowerment

Short term courses run for students whose ability to flourish will be supported by these programs.

Non-completion of Summative Assessment Tasks by the deadline and without negotiated extension.

The students must:

stay for the duration of Academic Detention - one hour (3.30pm - 4.30pm);

attend Academic Detention regardless of work being finished prior to the detention time.

At the Academic Detention, students will have ONE HOUR to:

COMPLETE the assessment task;

SUBMIT the task ELECTRONICALLY to the subject teacher for marking;

PRINT a copy of the completed task and submit to the supervising teacher - ensuring task has name of student and name of subject teacher.

Non-attendance at the Academic Detention will result in a zero and contact with parents/caregivers.

Concerns

Teachers aim to ensure that an excessive number of assessment items do not fall due on the same date. Generally, they also aim to return marked material within a week.

Should concerns arise regarding these or any other areas of assessment please pass them on to your Pastoral Teacher or Year 11 Director.

Consequences for Non-Completion of Work


Conclusion

Should you have any concerns about subjects, procedures, or study, please approach your Pastoral Care Teacher or the Year Level Director.

The best way to deal with a problem is to deal with it early. Seek help - do not let pressures build.

We welcome you to Year 11 and your study for the South Australian Certificate of Education.

Be aware that there will be some difficulties to overcome but every teacher is there to assist you.

We encourage you to be the best person you can be and fulfil your potential.

Year 11 Pastoral Team

St John Baptist De La Salle:

Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Heart:

Forever.

Primary Campus

78 East Avenue Beverley, SA 5009

p: 08 8346 6548 f: 08 8346 9449

[email protected]

Secondary Campus

15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach, SA 5022

p: 08 8356 5966 f: 08 8356 1092

[email protected]

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