Students at Academic Risk

as homework is formally collected and assessed, as some exercises will involve finishing off a task begun in class and consolidation of classwork. However, teachers will endeavour to check that homework is being completed. Formal pieces will be set regularly for the student, such as practice answers, and it is expected that these will be marked and returned within two weeks of submission. Some homework may contribute to the final assessment of a subject. Individual teachers will ensure that students are complying with the requirements of their course if homework is not being completed or submitted. Parents must be contacted. This will allow assist parents to monitor the homework and study habits of their child. It should be noted that there is always class work to be done at home. It is recommended that a minimum of 2 to 3 hours per day, five days a week should be spent on homework and study completion.

Affective Factors

Affective factors of attitude, participation and effort involves rating the contribution to class discussions and groupwork. The application of safe procedures and acting responsibly in laboratory situations or practical skills-based actions demonstrated by the student. For students in Year 11 and year 12, weightings are allocated for this component, as set by SCSA Course Unit guidelines.

Students at Academic Risk

Throughout the year, all secondary students will be monitored in their academic achievement. Procedures are set in place by the teacher and Head of Department to intervene to assist the student whose achievement is unsatisfactory and placing them at risk of failing the course or subject. Strategies to achieve this may include:

• moving the seating placement of the students in class; • individual counselling during break times or House Tutor sessions; • additional academic assistance to close the gaps in content that may prevent successful student achievement; • review of application of the IEP or CAP, if applicable; and • changing class groupings to better suit the academic ability of the student. In Year 11, during Term 1, and at the end of the Mid-Year and End of Year Examinations, if the student has achieved results which indicate that they are at risk of not achieving the Achievement Standard required for the WACE, they will be interviewed and clearly advised. Students will be encouraged to work to the full potential and where possible steps will be taken to reduce the risk of academic achievement. Parents will be informed of the School’s concern.

Strategies to achieve this include:

• change courses, if appropriate; • review the home study timetable and discuss plans to change the students homework and study habits, if appropriate; and • review the student’s level of application in class and discuss plans to change the student’s work ethic, if appropriate.