New Students
Welcome to Tarleton Academy! We know that you will have lots of questions to ask about our school and we hope that this section of the website will answer some of them.
FAQs
Do I have the same teacher all day?
No, you will have a different teacher for each subject.
Do I have an assembly every day?
No, because it is a bigger school than your previous one, it would be impossible to have an assembly every day. You will have a year group assembly once per week.
Are there rewards?
Student rewards are awarded through our Classcharts system. Students may be given rewards for (but are not limited to):
- STAR of the lesson
- Positive contributions in the classroom
- Outstanding progress
- A consistent high level of engagement in learning
- Having good attendance
- Contributing to the life of the school
Do I have all lessons in the same room?
No, you will have to move around school to each lesson. You will go to different rooms for different lessons. Don’t worry you will soon find your way around.
At the change of lessons or at break time all the students in the school are on the corridors and it is therefore important that certain basic rules are followed:
- Remove outdoor coats before entering the building.
- Always walk on the left and never run on corridors.
- When queuing up for lessons do so in single file on one side of the corridor.
Are there any senior student leaders?
Yes some Year 10 and Year 11 students are Senior Students. One of their roles is to offer you help, support and guidance and ensure that you settle into school life.
They are all on duty at break times and you should always do what they ask.
Are there any areas which are out of bounds?
Yes, there are various parts of the school which are out of bounds to students. These main areas are:
- To the rear of the Sports Hall and school fields
- Floor 1 and 2 during break time and lunch (except to access your locker at the start and end of break and lunch and to attend clubs)
What activities can I take part in after school?
There are lots of clubs which you can attend after school. You can go to practices for the various school teams, such as basketball, football, netball and cross country. Even if you are not in a team, there are clubs for you to attend.
If you prefer other activities you could always join in the practice sessions for the school production, choir and drama.
Homework Club is open afterschool if you need to look anything up, work on the computers, read or complete your work.
What do I do if I have a problem?
Whatever the problem, large or small, staff and senior students are on hand to listen and help in the best possible way. Remember most problems are quite easily solved if you share them. You can talk to your Personal Tutor, Head of Year, Director of Key Stage or a any other member of staff.
What do I do if I get lost?
For the first few weeks you may find difficulty in getting from one part of school to another. Should you get lost or lose your bearings the best thing to do is to ask any member of staff or student who will point you in the right direction. Don't worry - teachers will understand if you arrive late to their lessons for the first week or so.
What do I do if my parents want to take me on holiday during term time?
Due to new Local Authority regulations we are unable to grant holidays during term time. Any holidays taken in this period will be marked as unauthorised absences.
What do I do if I lose something?
Tell your teacher or Personal Tutor as soon as you discover something is missing, they will help and advise you; you should also check to make sure it has not been handed in at the Key Stage Base. Think carefully about when and where you remember last seeing it. Don't panic, most things have a habit of re-appearing!
Do not bring expensive items to school. If they are lost it is your responsibility.
Do I need money in school?
You should not need to bring money into school as we run a cashless system which is used to purchase food, drink and equipment. It is always advisable not to bring large amounts of money or valuables into school. If you do they are your responsibility.
What do I do if I am not fit to do PE?
Bring a signed note from home explaining the reason and give it to your PE teacher. You must still bring in your PE kit as you will still be involved in lessons as an official, sports leader or time keeper.
