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CONTENTS

Welcome 2

Knox Academy 3

Staff List 2009/2010 4

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School Holidays 7School Day 8

Attendance 8

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Discipline 20

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Index to Appendices 32

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WELCOME

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the 2010-2011 Knox Academy Handbook.The school is a six-year comprehensive, offering a wide curriculum of certificate courses and an extensivechoice of cultural, sporting and outdoor activities. Pupils are encouraged to develop a variety of interestsand abilities in order to fulfil their potential. The school aims to arm pupils with the skills needed for themto take their place in the community, employment or further and higher education.

This Handbook provides information regarding the structures that are in place to ensure a caring andorderly environment in the school enabling pupils to develop into confident and capable young adults.If the Prospectus does not answer all your questions, please contact the school to seek clarification orfurther information. Also, parents are encouraged to visit the school; please contact the school office toarrange an appointment.

Partnership with parents is an important part of Knox Academy and I look forward to meeting you at parentsevenings, school functions or on an individual basis. This Handbook is one element of our communicationwith parents and I commend it to you.Very best wishes,

J B CraigHeadteacher

Our time at Knox Academy has been eventful and full of excitement, whether

its going abroad in 2nd Year during Activities Week or producing our ownradio show in 3rd Year. There is very rarely a dull moment At Knox Academy.Unbelievably we are now in our final year and looking back on the five yearsweve spent here we are genuinely appreciative for everything Knox has givenus. Knox isnt just about passing exams and getting the best grade. It is alsoabout learning life skills so as to prepare us for the rest of our lives.

Going to a new place for the first time is a daunting experience for anyoneno matter how old or young they are. But the most intimidating move has tobe the transition from primary school to secondary school. Knox makes thistransition as smooth and enjoyable as possible. The two visit days in Junealong with the settling in week in August are designed to help the 1st yearpupils adjust to secondary school life. During these induction periods they

are accompanied round the school by Prefect Buddies. The Buddies and Prefects are there as a sourceof comfort and reassurance.

Knox Academy has always had a diverse range of extra curricular activities ranging from debating to afterschool football to school drama productions. All of these are open to all year groups. There is alwayssomething to satisfy everyones needs. There is also many an opportunity to go abroad.Knox always encourages all pupils to participate in all aspects of the school. One main way this is doneis through the highly successful Pupil Council, which consists of three pupils from every year and the S6Leadership Team.Our experiences at Knox have equipped us for any situation life may present us with. We feel Knox hasdone brilliantly and we hope that your Knox experience will be as rewarding as ours has been.

Alasdair Brown (Head Boy)Alexandra Muir (Head Girl)

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KNOX ACADEMY

Knox Academy, Haddington, is the descendant of a medieval grammar school and was dedicated to JohnKnox at the end of the 19th century.

It is a non-denominational and co-educational school whose roll (at September 2009) was 838.

Knox Academy has an extensive campus and the recent major refurbishment and rebuild have provideda combination of new and remodelled facilities. These facilities are accessible to all pupils. Facilitiesinclude a Drama room and Seminar rooms as well as social areas for the pupils. All classrooms and theLibrary are connected to the Internet and Intranet.

The school has extensive playing fields and new sports facilities featuring a full-size Games Hall and

Gymnasium. For swimming lessons PE classes have use of the Aubigny Sports Centre in the town.

The Cluster Primary schools are Kings Meadow Primary School, St Marys Roman Catholic Primary Schoolin Haddington and Yester Primary School in Gifford.

Aims of the School (under review)

1. To offer each pupil the highest possible standard of education through a balanced,appropriate curriculum, providing opportunities for pupils to achieve at the highest levels.

2. To help each pupil to develop skills and increased knowledge and understanding inpreparation for adult life.

3. To develop a positive atmosphere in which each pupil enjoys and values learning and reaches their

full potential.4. To promote positive attitudes, personal responsibility, self-discipline and respect for others.5. To create a secure, caring environment where everyone is trusted and valued.6. To develop a genuine partnership between all staff, pupils, parents and the local community.7. To promote loyalty and pride in the school community.8. To promote the professional development of staff.9. To continue to improve the examination results of the school.

Enrolment

Preparation for the enrolment of pupils from P7 begins in the autumn preceding their entry to secondaryschool. An open evening for P7 parents and pupils is held in October. The actual date of the OpenEvening is sent to our cluster primary schools and announced in the local press. Any parent unable to

attend the Open Evening should telephone the school office to agree a mutually convenient time to visitthe school and speak to a member of the schools Management Team. In June preceding the new sessionin August there is a parents evening and pupils transferring pay a two-day visit to the school, followingtheir timetables and meeting teachers.

Normally children attend the catchment area school known as the district school. Pupils in the ClusterPrimary Schools will automatically transfer to S1. Parents wishing to enrol their child at Knox Academyfrom outwith the catchment area should follow the procedures given in the information which will be sentout to their home address when their child is in P7. Admittance for pupils outwith the catchment area issubject to vacancies being available. It should be noted that attendance at a non-district primary doesnot mean transfer to the attached secondary school. The school is always willing to provide informationand discuss any problems or difficulties with prospective parents.

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STAFF LIST 2009/2010

Head Teacher Art & Design Home EconomicsMrs J Craig Ms S Auchinleck Miss K Hossack (HOD)

Ms J Edgar Ms R StewartDepute Head Teachers Miss K JohnstonMr M Duddin Mr K Milne Learning SupportMrs S Ingham Ms C Rainger (HOD)Mr J Young Biology Mrs A Hubbard

Mrs S Grant (Acting HOD)Business Manager Miss C SlowtherMrs N Davidson Miss L Ward Mathematics

Dr G Wilson Mrs L McInnes (HOD)Mr R Barclay (PT)

Admin Team Business Education Mrs H HarpurMrs J Allan Mr R Flood (HOD) Mr M Reid

Mrs F Forrest Mr C Dempster Mr F TaitMrs C Harkes Mrs D Ferguson Mr E WilliamsonMiss C Irvine Mr S WrenMrs R Johnston Chemistry Mr J YoungMrs M Weir Ms J McIntyre (HOD)

Dr F Dickinson Modern LanguagesMr A Jappy Mr P Hutchinson (HOD)

Auxiliary Medical Mrs A CochraneMrs M Ball Classics Mrs B ElliotAuxiliary General Miss L Adam (PT)Mrs D Rae MusicMrs H Jackson Computer Studies Mr K Johnston

Mr B Dillin (HOD) Miss H MacLeodSports Co-ordinator Mr J Greig Miss E OrrMr R Couper

Drama Physical EducationSchool Librarian Mr J Campbell Mr K MacDonald (HOD)Mr B Plain Miss C Morgan Miss J Duff

Mr R GreenawayTechnicians English Mr A LambertMs L Anderson Mr D Swinney (Acting HOD) Mr J StirlingMrs P MacGregor Mrs K Fairbairn (Acting PT)Miss A Patterson Miss H Dowle Physics

Mr O Edwards Mr J Taylor (HOD)Laboratory Assistant Mr M Halliday Mr P DoigMrs S Robb Mr M McGeehan Mr J Grant

Mrs M MaxwellFES Premises Manager Religious EducationMr L Thomas Geography Miss L AdamMr A Aitken Mrs C Barber Mr L FrancisMr G Brunton Mr M Duddin Mrs S Ingham

Miss L JeffreyGuidance Staff Miss C Sayers TechnologyMiss H MacLeod Miss A LeggattMs J Easson - Lammerlaw History/Modern Studies Miss R SmithMrs E Garwood Garleton Mr S Illingworth (HOD)Mrs R Greenaway Traprain (Acting) Miss K Anderson SEN Auxiliaries

Miss K Bulloch Mrs S GilliesPupil Support Base Miss S McPhee Mrs E LittleMiss L Stevenson (PT) Mrs A McBirnieVacancy Mrs J McKenzie

PT Curriculum (Expressive Arts): Miss J Duff (Acting)PT Curriculum (Social Subjects): Mr S Illingworth

PT Curriculum (Technology & IT): Mr R FloodPT Support (Support for Pupils): Miss H MacLeod

PT - Principal Teacher

HOD - Head of Department

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SCHOOL STAFFING STRUCTURE

HEADTEACHER

DEPUTE HEADTEACHERHEAD OF HOUSE,

GARLETON


LAMMERLAW


TRAPRAIN

4 Principal Teachers(Curriculum)

1 Principal Teacher(Support)

4 Principal Teachers(Guidance)

13 Principal TeachersHeads of Department

5 Principal TeachersSubject/Cross

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FACULTY & MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

J Craig (Head Teacher)MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CURRICULUM

Framework for Learning Inclusion & Equality Achievement & AttainmentLearning for Life Learning for Life Values & Citizenship

Learning for Life

M Duddin

Depute

Ethos

S Ingham

Depute

Pupil Support

J Young

Depute

Attainment

N Davidson

BusinessManager

R Flood

PT Curriculum

Technology &

IT

Pending

PT Curriculum

Science

J Duff (Acting)

PT Curriculum

Expressive Arts

Pending

PT Curriculum

Communication

S Illingworth

PT Curriculum

Social Subjects

Pending

PT Curriculum

Citizenship &

Values

Pending

PT Curriculum

Numeracy

Office

ReprographicsSchool LibraryMedical

Areas:

ComputingBusiness EdTechnologyHome Econ

Areas:

BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience

Areas:

ArtMusicPEDrama

Areas:

EnglishMod LangClassics

Areas:

GeographyHistoryModern StudiesRME

Areas:

PT LSSNPTs GuidancePT InclusionSupport Base

Areas:

Mathematics

Areas:

CitizenshipEthosCommunity

H MacLeod

PT Support

Support forPupils

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SCHOOL DRESS AND KIT

All pupils are expected to comply and maintain a high standard of appearance. The support of parentsin this regard is appreciated

Years 1 to 6 inclusive:

Years 5 & 6All pupils are expected to wear the dress code as outlined above and a navy blazer with the schoolcrest. Christmas Leavers are not required to wear a blazer.

PrefectsPrefects are expected to wear blazers with the school crest and gold braiding.

Extremes of FashionIn general terms, pupils are expected to maintain a sense of decorum. Bare midriffs or shouldersare unacceptable.

Outside ActivitiesPupils involved in such activities are expected to dress formally (shirt and school tie)

Health and Safety

might breach Health and Safety regulations e.g. during a science experiment.

Assistance with Provision of Clothing and FootwearThe Council operates a scheme of provision to ensure that a pupil is sufficiently and suitably cladto take full advantage of the education provided. Families in receipt of Income based Job SeekersAllowance or Income Support will qualify for such a scheme. Other cases may be considered inthe case of exceptional personal circumstances. Parents who wish to apply for the scheme shouldcomplete an application form, which is available from the Department of Education & ChildrensServices, Pupil Support, John Muir House, Haddington, EH41 3HA.

Valuables

their valuables to the school office for safekeeping. The school cannot guarantee total security.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCILDepartment of Education & Childrens Services

School Session Dates 2010/2011 approved by Committee

Staff Pupils

TERM 1Staff Resume

Pupils Resume

Staff Break

Pupils Break

Autumn Holiday Staff Resume Pupils Resume

Staff Break Pupils Break

Staff Resume

Pupils Resume

Staff Break= 88 days

Pupils break= 85 days

(End of Term 1)

TERM 2Staff Resume

Pupils Resume

Staff Break Pupils Break

Staff Resume Pupils Resume


Pupils Break= 59 days

(End of Term 2)

Spring Holiday Monday 18 April 2011

Good Friday Friday 22 April 2011

Easter Monday Monday 25 April 2011

TERM 3Staff Resume Pupils Resume

May Day Holiday 2 May 2011 May Day Holiday Schools Closed

Staff Resume Pupils ResumeVictoria Day Monday 23 May 2011 Victoria Day Schools ClosedStaff Resume

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Pupils Resume


Total 195 days

Pupils Break= 45 days

Total 189 days

(End of Term 3)

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SCHOOL DAY

MONDAY TO THURSDAY

Registration 0844 0850

Period 1 0850 0950Period 2 0950 1050

Interval 1050 1105

Period 3 1105 1205Period 4 1205 1305

Lunch 1305 1400

Period 5 1400 1500Period 6 1500 1600

FRIDAY

Registration 0844 0850

Period 1 0850 0950Period 2 0950 - 1050

Interval 1050 1105

Period 3 1105 1205

End of School

ATTENDANCE

Good school attendance means that a pupil does not miss important work and thus is more likely to

The legal requirements are as follows: -Parents are responsible for ensuring that their child attends school regularly. In cases of unsatisfactoryattendance, the Headteacher will call on the Child & Family Support Worker (Attendance) to visitthe home and discuss the problem with the parents. If such unsatisfactory attendance persists theHeadteacher, following discussions with the Child & Family Support Worker (Attendance) and otheragencies will decide whether the case should be referred to the Reporter.If a pupil is absent, parents are asked to telephone the school to outline the reason for the absenceas soon as possible and also to send a letter on the pupils return.

School Roll 2009/2010 (Sept 2009)

S1 - 168

S2 - 142

S3 - 159

S4 - 150

S5 - 132

S6 - 90

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The then Scottish Executive issued guidelines in 2003 relating to school attendance and absence.The main change relates to family holidays during term time. The guidelines state that the majorityof family holidays taken during term time should be categorised as unauthorised absence. However,it is acceptable under exceptional circumstances for schools to authorise a family holiday duringterm time. A family holiday classified under the authorised absence category should not includesuch reasons as:

provided by the employer that it cannot accommodate leave during school holidays withoutserious consequences).

Punctuality

It is obviously very important that pupils are on time for school as lateness not only causes disruptionto lessons but also does not set good work standards. If a pupil is unavoidably late for school parentsare asked to send a note with the pupil or telephone to explain the reason. Pupils arriving in theirTutor room after the 8.44am bell will be recorded as late.

an early resolution to the problem.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING AT KNOX ACADEMY

CURRICULUM

S1 and S2

We have a close liaison with our associated primary schools in order to ensure that there is continuity ofcurriculum. The Cluster Group has worked together to take forward the 5-14 national guidelines.

In their first two years in secondary school, pupils have the opportunity to experience a wide rangeof subjects. This enables them to develop and assess their own capabilities and interests. Mostclasses in S1 and S2 are mixed ability. In S1 and S2 in Mathematics, broad banding is used to allowan increased emphasis on direct teaching. The subjects which make up the Common Course in Firstand Second Year are:

COURSES

Currently S1 and S2 pupils follow a timetable composed of:-

S1English, Mathematics 4 periods each subject per weekScience 3 periods per weekFrench, Physical Education 2 periods each subject per weekModern Studies, Drama, Information Technology 1 period each subject per weekACE Fidays (RME, Destination Africa and 3 hours per week of each for 11 weeksHealth and Wellbeing)

S2English, Mathematics 4 periods each subject per weekScience 3 periods each subject per weekFrench, Physical Education 2 periods per weekSocial Education, Modern Studies, 1 period each subject per weekReligious & Moral Education, InformationTechnologyChallenge Course 1 period per week

S1/S2

The remaining subjects operate on a rota basis as follows:

of the year per subject

of the year per subject.

of the year per subject

of the year per subject for S2

There are 27 periods in the week each lasting 60 minutes.

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S3 and S4

Currently each pupil will have the opportunity totake eight subjects at Standard Grade or equivalentcertificated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.In order to ensure a balanced curriculum, there arecertain restrictions on course choices. Currently,English and Mathematics are compulsory; all pupilsmust study at least one science, one social subjectand all pupils are encouraged to take a subject witha technology bias and a language. Standard Gradeprogrammes use a wide variety of teaching methods.Every pupil will undertake a course in Personal and

Social Development, which is aimed at increasing the awareness of pupils about life and work outwith

the school community. This includes a work experience placement in S4. Pupils will also receiveone period of core Physical Education and RME. Currently there is provision for pupils to attend pre-vocational courses at College.

The curriculum choices that were available to S3 for 2009-2010 are shown in the Appendices. Coursesand course choices are subject to continuous review and revision.

S5 and S6

Courses offered in the Senior School may change according to demand and resources. All courses inthe senior school are National Qualifications. Pupils successfully completing a course in S5 shouldconsider taking a more advanced course in S6. All fifth year pupils are expected to study English and

have a full timetable of five courses.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority certificates all courses.

All pupils in S6 are expected to broaden their experiences by undertaking a work placement,community service or service to the school (assisting younger pupils etc.).

The majority of pupils complete a sixth year before entering Further or Higher Education; training oremployment. In session 2008-09, 58% of leavers entered Further or Higher Education.

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Religious and Moral Education

There is a statutory requirement to provide religious education and religious observance. RME dealswith the development of the person in relation to self-awareness, relationships with others, and theunderstanding of different beliefs, values and practices. As such, it makes an important contributionto the development of pupils in preparation for adult life.

Religious education involves understanding the beliefs, values and practices of Christianity andother world religions. Pupils are encouraged to develop understanding of, and respect for, peopleof different faiths and people who adopt a non-religious stance for living.

Moral education is the process whereby a person develops responsible attitudes towards others andthe skill of moral judgement about what is right and wrong. Pupils will learn to appreciate commonvalues such as honesty, liberty, justice, fairness and respect for others. However, they will not be

told what to think: RME aims to develop the thinking skills that will enable the individual to makeup their own minds on religious and moral issues.

Parents do have the statutory right to have their children withdrawn from RME, and should contactthe school if they have any concerns.

Religious Observance

a deeper understanding of the dignity and worth of each individual and their contribution to the schooland wider communities. In recognition of Scotlands Christian heritage, schools are encouraged to usethe rich resources of this tradition when planning religious observance. Many school communities

contain pupils and staff from faiths other than Christianity or with no faith commitment. This shouldbe taken fully into account in supporting spiritual development. It is of central importance that allpupils and staff can participate with integrity in forms of religious observance without compromiseto their personal faith stances.

At present school assemblies are the most common vehicle for delivering religious observance. Thereshould be a clear distinction between assemblies devised for the purpose of religious observanceand assemblies for other purposes such as celebrating success. Religious observance might includeopportunities for class, year, stage or whole school observance as well as involvement by pupils andothers, including school chaplains, in planning and presentation. There is a statutory provision forparents to withdraw children from participation in religious observance. This right should alwaysbe made known to parents and their wishes respected. Parents should be provided with sufficientinformation on which to base a decision.

Where a child is withdrawn from religious observance, schoolsshould make suitable arrangements for the child to participate in aworthwhile alternative activity. In no circumstances should a child bedisadvantaged as a result of withdrawing from religious observance.

Additional Classes

Extra classes operate at lunchtimes and after school in a numberof departments to support pupils in their studies. These tend to beinformal and are very popular with the full ability range.

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HOMEWORK

Homework is a key part of the teaching and learning process. It reinforces skills and knowledge fromthe classroom and helps the pupils develop learning skills outside the school environment.

All pupils at Knox Academy are provided with homework planners.

We would like to stress the importance of parents supporting the school policy, in showing interest,and in ensuring that homework is done efficiently, thoroughly and regularly. Copies of our currentHomework Policy are available on request from the school.

Parents are asked to encourage pupils who are learning a musical instrument to practise regularly.

deadlines.

Frequency/Amount of Homework :-

S1/2: approx 15-30 minutes perhomework task set.

S3/4: approx 30-60 minutes persubject per week.

S5/6: up to 2 hours per subject perweek.

Homework should help pupils to:-

tasks;

experiencing.

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ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

ASSESSMENT

Various forms of assessment are used at school. Assessments done during a course or at the end ofa particular section of work help the pupils and Staff to identify areas of strengths and weaknessesin specific skills or areas of knowledge. Thus, Staff can discover where extra support is needed andpupils can develop confidence in their abilities. Assessments at the end of a course indicate exactlywhat a pupil has achieved or mastered in a specific subject.

As the pupil progresses through the school, school examinations move more towards preparation for

Many subjects include internal assessment of coursework, which counts towards the final gradeawarded. Details of pupils achievements are passed on to us from the Primary Schools. These areused in Mathematics to allocate pupils to their initial classes and to identify next steps. In Englishthe classes in S1 are mixed ability.

The school holds a central record of all examination performances and certificates gained. Acomputerised administration system is operated and parents are advised of the contents of theserecords under the terms of the Data Protection Act. Pupils in the senior school are helped to compilea file of progress. This includes a record of all personal achievements, qualifications, work experienceand individual plans and targets.

REPORTS

A full report on a pupils progress and achievement is sent home once a year. Progress reports arealso issued once a year. Parents and carers are asked to sign and return a reply slip each time, andare encouraged to make any comments they wish. Parents and carers should feel free to contactthe school at any time if they are concerned about their son or daughters work, and would like aprogress report.

In S1 and S2 the report describes a pupils attainment in each subject and notifies parents of anyNational Tests results available in English and Mathematics.

skills, which are assessed at Standard Grade, and an indication of a pupils achievement is given foreach element.

In S5 and S6 an attainment grade is given which is based on assessments.

Also reports give parents an indication of pupils motivation and attitude. They offer advice andsuggest ways forward.

Early warnings for academic concerns are raised for any pupil at any point in the session.

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PARENTS EVENINGS

During the course of a session Parents Consultation Evenings are held which give an opportunityfor parents to talk with class teachers. Advance notice of these meetings is given in the Calendarsent home each August. Notice of the dates are to be found in the Knox News and on the schoolwebsite, and nearer to the date, letters are sent home with the pupils. Parents Evenings in S2 andabove are normally attended by members of the Careers Service whose advice can be most helpfulin the complex field of qualifications, courses and employment for school leavers. Additionalinformation evenings provide details about moving from P7 to S1; settling in in S1 and CourseChoice Information for S2-S6.

PRESENTATION FOR EXAMINATIONS:CURRENT ARRANGEMENTS

the end of S4. Each pupil is presented at levels appropriate to his or her ability. In Standard Gradepupils can gain awards at Credit, General and Foundation. Grades 1 and 2 are Credit, 3 and 4 areGeneral, 5 and 6 are Foundation and a 7 is awarded if a pupil fails the assessment but has regularly

attended classes. The Standard Grade Certificate indicates the level of achievement in each elementof the course and an overall award.

Arrangements are made to support pupils with special needs when sitting examinations.

Pupils will sit National Qualifications examinations in S5 and S6. These examinations are designed togive more coherence and continuity for S5 and S6 pupils. Additionally, some National Qualificationscourses are being adapted for pupils in S3 and S4.

All curriculum choices which are shown in the appendices are the options currently available andmay change according to changes in roll, staffing or policy. Current courses may not be availablewhen a pupil enters S1, and options presently offered at later stages may not still be provided whena pupil reaches these stages in due course. For S5 and S6 classes, it may not always be possible to

pursue all subjects from Standard Grade through to National Qualifications examinations levels.

Approx. timings for full written Reports

S1 MayS2 AprilS3 JuneS4 January

Approx. timings for Parents ConsultationEvenings

S1 NovemberS2 AprilS3 JanuaryS4 October

Information Evenings for Parents and Pupils

September: S1October: P7

March: S2June: P7

Approx. timings for Progress Reports

S1 NovemberS2 DecemberS3 JanuaryS4 October

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EXAMINATION RESULTS AND SCHOOL LEAVER DESTINATIONS

At Knox Academy we aim to encourage and support pupils to achieve their full potential in theNational Examinations. Our results are pleasing and remain above local and national levels. Weare not complacent, setting ourselves challenging targets and constantly reviewing our study supportand National Testing procedures.

Academy we pride ourselves on offering a rich and diverse range of educational experiences for ouryoungsters. We continue to build on a long history of success in sport, music and the arts.

The Knox News and Positive Achievement Newsletters are used to communicate our pupils successesto the school and wider community.

For details of results and leaver destinations please see Appendices.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

The Support for Pupils Department covers the following areas:

GUIDANCE

Guidance at Knox exists to support the general aims of the school in creating a positive ethos ofachievement and expectation and to ensure that all pupils receive sympathetic help to achieve theirfull potential and equip them for life in the community and beyond.

Guidance Team

Support Co-ordinator Mrs S Ingham (Depute Headteacher)Principal Teacher (Support): Ms H MacLeod - Support for PupilsKnox Academy operates a vertical house system. Each of the three houses has a House Head andone Principal Teacher of Guidance.

Garleton Mr J Young Depute Headteacher

Mrs E Garwood PTLammerlaw Mrs S Ingham Depute Headteacher

Ms J Easson PT

Traprain Mr M Duddin Depute HeadteacherMr R Greenaway PT (Acting)

PT (Curriculum) Social Subjects has a particularresponsibility for S6 pupils.

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In addition Ms L Stevenson as Principal Teacher Guidance (Inclusion) works with all three houses to promotethe schools positive approach to inclusion of all pupils.

Pupils are arranged in Tutor Groups for registration according to their house. Pupils will generally remain in the samehouse throughout their school career to enable them to build up a relationship with their Guidance teacher.

As well as Parents Consultation Evenings, there are information evenings for Parents before S2, S4 and S5 pupilsmake decisions about subject choices. There is also a UCAS information evening for parents of senior pupils.This is usually held in October.

AIMS OF GUIDANCE TEAMGuidance Staff aim:

special needs of every pupil, and where necessary to formulate detailed individual education programmes.

moral, careers and health education.

PUPILS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDSAll East Lothian schools offer a range of supports for children and young people with additional support needs.There are a number of additional services within the Authority that offer enhanced support to pupils withadditional support needs.

Provision and resources are accessed through the local authoritys processes of resource allocation and StagedAssessment and Intervention, in consultation with professionals, the child or young person and their family.

The Councils Policy document Framework for Meeting Additional Support Needs provides a framework forfull and effective inclusion of pupils with additional support needs

A range of specialist provision is available to meet the learning and development needs of all children. A range of provisionis available from outreach staff who work with pupils with literacy difficulties, English as an additional language, whohave long term absence due to ill-ness, visual or hearing impairment and pre-school pupils with additional support needs.

Three Cluster Team Co-ordinators (each one operating across two clusters) can provide information, advice or support to of provision for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

ASL Act 2004Reference should be made to The Education (Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 which:-

in the decision making process.

Plan.

at meetings. (see Code of Practice)

opportunity to put their views to the Tribunal if a Hearing is called. should contact the Inclusion and Equality Team to discuss how to apply.

services. To use this service parents can contact the Inclusion and Equality Team for further information.

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LEARNING SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS

Currently, the Learning Support has two full-time teachers and four Support for Learning Assistants. TheLearning Support staff support pupils with additional support needs to gain access to the curriculum.They do this by working in class alongside subject teachers and by the direct teaching of individualsand small groups within the Department.

To back up this support, they work closely with Guidance teachers and with visiting specialistsand relevant outside agencies. They also liaise with primary schools regarding pupils individualidentified learning needs so that these can be addressed when they transfer to secondary school.However, if you have any concerns that your child might require additional support, please contactthe Learning Support and Additional Support Needs staff so that we can further assess your childsparticular needs.Please contact Mrs C Rainger (PT LSSN) for any further information.

FURTHER SUPPORT

The school aims to offer support and assistance to youngsters who find the academic and socialdemands of life in the school and community overwhelming at times. We operate a Pupil SupportBase which offers a supportive environment for pupils experiencing difficulties.

The New Community Schools Initiative has funded the cluster with a Child and Family Support Workerto support pupils and families. East Lothian Inclusion Service (E.L.I.S.) offers a range of provision forchildren and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The school may also enlist the knowledge and advice of other professionals where youngsters areexhibiting significant learning, social, emotional or behavioural difficulties (see page 49).

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes discrimination against disabled people unlawful. Itcovers employment, recruitment, education, and access to goods, facilities, services and premises.

East Lothian Council is commited to delivering high quality and inclusive services to the people livingand working in East Lothian. We aim to:

of individuals in the community

We know that people in our community experience discrimination and disadvantage because of their work is focused on groups which are more likely to experience discrimination on a consistent basisdue to their:

To help us deliver our commitment to equal opportunities there is an overarching equal opportunitiespolicy. This is supplemented by specific equality schemes covering race, disability and gender.

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CAREERS PROVISION

The provision of careers information and advice is an important part of the Guidance programme atall stages from lower to upper school and is co-ordinated by the PT Support (Support for Pupils). Anextensive Careers Education programme is a major component in Social Education for all year groupsand is supported by the Careers Advisor who also interviews all school leavers.

There is an excellent Careers Library with up to date information covering a wide range of Careers.Much of this information can now be accessed using information technology resources.

set targets. These start in S1 but are most heavily concentrated in S4-S6, and include such things asWork Experience, Mock Interviews, C.Vs, Progress Files and visits to Higher Education Institutions,to name but a few. Parents are invited to consult with the appropriate Guidance teacher on anyaspect of Careers.

Careers Scotland draw up an annual plan, agreed with the school, which details Careers provisionfor the school year.

The Careers Service offers advice, guidance and information to pupils on future careers plans, rangingfrom employment and training to further and higher education. In order to do this, the CareersAdvisor works closely with the school Guidance staff and is available to all pupils in the school butconcentrates mainly on pupils in the middle or upper school (S4-S6). Most of the work carried outin the school by the Careers Advisor is via individual and group interviews, and these are offered toall senior pupils. The Careers Advisor also provides a time in school when any pupil can call in to

displayed on the Careers Service vacancy board in school. The Careers Advisor attends the Coursingdays for S2, S4 and S5.

The School Careers Advisor this session is Ms J Lawson who is available in school for a day and ahalf every week.

The Careers Advisor can also be contacted at:

Career Scotland CentreSuite 4Adam Ferguson House

Eskmills ParkStation RoadMusselburgh EH21 7PQTel: 0131-665-3120

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DISCIPLINE

CODE OF CONDUCT:

Pupils are expected to co-operate with Staff in the processes of teaching and learning and to avoidbehaviour which will bring discredit on themselves, their family or the school. It is hoped that parentsand guardians will work in co-operation with the school to ensure that these expectations are met.The school has an agreed code of conduct that is displayed in every classroom.

Code of Conduct

1. Show consideration for others. Respect them, their work and their property.

2. Come to school properly equipped for work.3. Arrive on time.4. No eating or drinking in class.5. Remain quiet and pay attention when the teacher is speaking.6. Be courteous at all times.

Work hard and do your best always,and, remember, the teacher is in charge.

SANCTIONS

Emphasis is placed on good class management and effective teaching which will contain and preventmost types of misbehaviour.

When a pupil is not responsive to the instructions and verbal warnings of the teacher, use can be madeof a range of sanctions which includes (a) issuing a misdemeanour slip (b) issuing the pupil with apunishment exercise (c) detention (d) sending a disruptive pupil to a colleagues room for the durationof the lesson, (parents are informed by letter at the discretion of the relevant Depute Headteacher);

The Pupil Points System is just one element of encouraging an ethos of achievement in the schooland promoting the well established house system within Knox Academy.Points are awarded to pupils for a wide variety of achievements whether this be a positive referral inclass, representing the school at local, county or national level or passing a dancing or music exam,

whatever the achievement we want to know about it.Pupils also lose points for misdemeanours, late coming, not wearing Dress Code and not brining PEkit. The onus is then on the pupil to try and make up their points.Pupils start with 100 points and those who drop below 75 are not allowed to take part in end ofterm activities and may not be allowed to go on excursions or attend other social events run by theschool.

We aim to consult and involve parents at an early stage if there is cause for concern regarding a pupilsbehaviour. This is done by inviting parents into school to discuss the problem.

Parents are informed of serious misbehaviour and indiscipline by letter from a member of the schoolsManagement Team. In the most intractable or serious cases, pupils will be excluded from school.

On behalf of parents the Parent Forum holds a watching brief over general discipline and schoollife.

We rely on parental support in helping us maintain good discipline. Parents should contact the schooldirectly if they are concerned about some aspect of our discipline.

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ANTI-BULLYING

Bullying is defined as -

the misuse of power by one or more people intentionally to harm, hurt or adversely affect the rights,needs and feelings of another, or others.

General Aims

It is a primary aim of the school that we should combine high personal and social standards witha friendly atmosphere and mutual tolerance in which all boys and girls of all ethnic and culturalbackgrounds, of all religious persuasions and of varying levels of ability are welcome.

Pupils of Knox Academy have the right to attend school without being harassed in any form. Theaim is for a caring ethos in which everyone can learn and develop in a safe environment. The schoolstrives to create and maintain the climate within which pupils feel valued, secure and happy.

The school has an Anti-bullying Policy as part of East Lothian Councils policy and procedures.

Incidents of bullying are recorded as part of that policy. The school aims to create an ethos wherebullying is eliminated by using pro-active strategies e.g. buddying, peer support, social skills training.The anti-bullying co-ordinator in the school is Mr J Young, Depute Headteacher.

A.B.E.L (Anti-Bullying East Lothian) is an East Lothian organisation that offers support for parents andpupils. This is located at Brunton Hall, Musselburgh. Tel 0131 653 4525.

We wish to stress that instances of bullying are not common in our school, but it would be complacentof us not to acknowledge that it can and does occur. By acknowledging bullying, and by confrontingit in our School Assemblies, Social Education programme, and in the classroom itself, we hope todeal with the problem more effectively and thereby make school life more enjoyable for all.

Pupils are asked to look for help from someone they can trust (a teacher, friend or relative), wheneverthey feel others are harassing them in any way. We also encourage pupils to share any worries andfears they may have with you.

Bullying in school can best be tackled if parents, teachers and pupils all work together to find asolution. Please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate Guidance Teacher or Depute Head Teacherwith any concerns.

A full copy of the Knox Academy Anti-Bullying Policy is available from the school office.

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SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

There are Community Education classes in the school during the evenings and information aboutthe vocational and leisure subjects available can be obtained from the Continuing Education Unit,Court Street, Haddington (827606).

It may be possible for adults to attend certain courses with senior pupils during the day. All enquiriesshould be made to the Headteacher.

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS

Educational excursions are designed and planned in accordance with East Lothian Councilscomprehensive guidelines.

CULTURAL, COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

East Lothian Council Services can facilitate enhanced learning opportunities for children through theprovision and support of: -

The Service is committed to facilitating access to the widest range of creative and learningopportunities.In addition the school has a wide range of cultural activities which link with the local community forexample a Fair Trade Evening and School Concerts.

SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

The implementation of full time Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators has been in place withinEast Lothian since 2005. Increasing the number of pupils engaged and participating fully in physicalactivity, both in curriculum and extra-curricular time and providing access to new and more diverseactivities for all pupils are 2 of the main aims. Ensuring sustainability of opportunities is also a keyobjective, as is developing stronger links with community and local primary school sport.Should you wish to volunteer to help or have any questions please contact Mr R Couper throughthe school.

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SCHOOL COUNCIL

Any pupil can submit agenda items and minutes of the meetings are distributed and discussed.

ENTERPRISE IN EDUCATION

At Knox Academy we strive to prepare our young people for the challenges that lie ahead in theincreasingly competitive workplace by providing pupils with access to a wide range of opportunitiesgeared to ensuring that they develop the necessary skills and attitudes.

Our Enterprise in Education strategies include speakers from the world of work and the more formalactivities of Work Experience, Work Shadowing, Vocational Experience, Young Enterprise and Senior

Conferences.

A 1 day Core Skills Conference for S3 pupils is one example of our Enterprise in Education programme.This looks at all aspects of business, including communications, problem solving and working withothers. Seminars are run by business leaders and pupils take an active part in all activities.

New activities in recent sessions have included a Pro-share Investment Challenge, and a successfulS1 Enterprise Challenge.

Contact: R Flood.PT (Curriculum) Technology & IT

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PARENTS

PARENT FORUM & PARENT COUNCIL

The Scottish Parliament has passed a new law called the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act2006 to encourage and support more parents to become involved in their childrens education.

The main aims of the Act are to:

To help achieve these aims, all parents automatically become members of the Parent Forum at theirchilds school and are entitled to have a say in what happens at the school.

As members of the Parent Forum parents have a say in selecting the Parent Council (the representativebody) to work on behalf of all parents at the school.The role of the Parent Council is to:

community.

The new Parent Council has been recognised in law from August 2007. For more information on theParental Involvement Act or to find out about parents as partners in their childrens learning pleasecontact the school or Val McIntyre at the Department of Education & Childrens Services on 01620827228 or [email protected] or visit the Parentzone website on www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk or East Lothian Council website on www.eastlothian.gov.uk

For further information about the Knox Academy Parent Forum and Parent Council go to

www.knoxparents.org.uk

Members of the Parent Council are:

Mr T Holden (Chair),Mr I Smith,Ms K White,Ms F Mackenzie,Mr A Greathead,Mr M Wylie

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KNOX ACADEMY SUPPORT GROUP

events for parents, staff and pupils. The money raised pays for equipment around the school thatwill enhance each pupils education. Any parent interested in becoming involved with KASG isinvited to any of the meetings. KASG appreciate any help received. Events planned in previousyears include:

Win 100 Note: OngoingChristmas Dances: DecemberDuck Race: FebruaryTeas in the Park: May

School Contact: M Ball

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

Most complaints can, and should, be resolved locally. If you have cause for concern, the first person to office which gives information on the procedures to be followed should you remain dissatisfied.

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

All based at Education & Childrens Services, John Muir House, Haddington, EH41 3HA.

Acting Director of Education & Childrens Services Don Ledingham 01620-827596Acting Head of Education Maureen Jobson 01620-827572Acting Quality Improvement Manager, Teaching & Learning Sheila Ainslie 01620 827565Acting Quality Improvement Manager, Inclusion & Equality Marion Wood 01620-82Principal Psychologist Jenny Wilson 01620-827587Early Years and Childcare Officer Ann Hume 01620-828787Business Manager Richard Parker 01620-827494Principal Inclusion & Equality Officer Fraser Parkinson 01620-827961

Free School Meals and Clothing Grants, EMAs,Pupil Placement, Home to School Transport Policy Fiona Brown 01620 827415Education & Childrens Services Reception 01620-827631Head of Childrens Services Alan Ross 01620-827881Resource Team Manager (Childrens Services) Robert Swift 01620-827237Service Manager (Practice Teams) (Childrens Services) Sean Rafferty &

Chris Clark 01620-827881Integration Team (based at Randall House, Macmerry) Raymy Boyle 01620-829909Service Development Manager,Development Team (Planning) Gill McMillan 01620-829910School Lets Frances McInnes 01620-827811

Scottish Government Education DepartmentVictoria QuayEDINBURGH,EH6 6QQTelephone Number 0131-556-8400

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

play an important part in the life of the school and enhance pupil education. All pupils are encouraged toparticipate in such activities which are organised by teaching staff who invest additional time on a voluntarybasis. As can be seen from the activities listed below, there is a wide range of pursuits catering for individualpreferences and interests. It should be pointed out that some activities currently available cannot be guaranteedin future years, since the pattern of activities depends on the changing expertise and interests of staff and pupils.Over the years, Knox Academy pupils have achieved many honours and there have been noteworthy individualachievements in sport and in the arts.

KNOX ACADEMYEXTRA CURRICULAR TIMETABLE

2009Activity Open to Time Location Contact

Monday

Pupil Librarians All Break & Lunch Library Mr Plain

Wind Band All 1.20-1.55pm Mus.1 Mr Robb/Mr Thorne

Orchestra All 4.00-5.00pm Mus.1, Mus. 2, Social Area Mr Johnston/Ms Orr

Rackets All Lunchtime Games Hall Mr Couper

Netball All 4.00-5.00pm Games Hall Nicola Love

Girls' Rugby S1-6 Girls 4.00-5.00pm Playing Fields Keri Paterson

S1/2 Rugby S1&2 Boys 4.00-5.30pm Playing Fields Mr Couper

Girls' Football S1-6 Girls 4.00-5.00pm Playing Fields Megan McFarlane

Soccerone All 4.00-5.00pm Playing Fields Mr Williamson/Mr Stirling

Maths Club S1 1.20-1.55pm M.8 Mrs McInnes

Maths Drop-in All Lunchtime Mr Wren's room Mr Wren

Maths Drop-in All 4.00-4.30pm Mrs McInnes' room Mrs McInnesMaths Drop-in All 1.05-1.30pm Mr Reid's room Mr Reid

Geography S3/4 4.00-4.30pm T1.5 Geography Department

Administration S5/6 4.00-5.00pm Business Studies Department Business Studies Department

CDT & Graphic Communication All Lunchtime CDT Department CDT Department

French/Italian Drop-in S4/5 Pupils Lunchtime M1.7 Modern Languages Department

Debating Club All Lunchtime T2.3 Mrs Fairbairn

Tap Dancing S1-S6 1.15pm-1.45pm Dance Studio/Hall Mr Campbell

Pantomime S6 4.00-5.00pm Drama Studio Mr Campbbell

Tuesday

Youth Theatre S1-S6 4.00-5.00pm Drama Studio Mr Campbell


Girls' choir S3-6 1.20-1.55pm Mus. 2 Ms Orr

Soul Band/Big Band All 1.20-1.55pm Mus. 1 Mr Thorne

Brass Band All 4.00-4.30pm Mus. 1 Mr Robb

Basketball All 4.00-5.30pm Games Hall Thomas Munro

Hockey S1-6 Girls 4.00-5.15pm Aubigny Astroturf Ms Johnston/Mrs Garwood

History Drop-in All from 1.30pm T1.3 Ms Anderson

Standard Grade Administration S3/4 4.00-5.00pm Business Studies Department Business Studies Department

Computing S3-6 4.15-5.15pm Computing Department Mr Greig

Maths Drop-in All 1.05-1.35 Mr Barclay's room Mr Barclay

Biology All from 1.15pm Biology Department Ms Slowther

Chemistry All 1.25-1.55pm T1.12 Mr Jappy

Physics All from 1.20pm Physics Department Physics Department

Physical Education S5/6 Lunchtime PE Department Mr MacDonald

Wednesday


Guitar Group All 1.05-1.30pm Mus.1 Mr Coady

Lower Strings Group All 1.05-1.30pm Mus. 2 Ms Hair

Senior Choir S4-6 4.00-4.45pm Mus. 2 Ms Orr


Trampoline Club All 4.00-5.30pm Games Hall Miss Jeffrey

S1/2 Rugby S1/2 Boys 4.00-5.30pm Playing Fields Mr Lambert

Credit Maths S3/4 4.00-5.00pm Mr Tait's room Mr Tait

RS/RMPS S3-6 Lunchtime RME Department RME DepartmentHospitality S3/4 1.25-1.55pm HomeEconomics Department Ms Hossack

Biology All from 1.15pm Biology Department Mrs Grant

Drama Standard Grade S3/4 Lunchtime Drama Studio Mr Campbell

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Thursday


S6 Club S6 Lunchtime Games Hall Mr CouperRun Club All Lunchtime Playing Fields Ms Easson/Mr MacDonald

Fit for Girls S1-S6 Girls Lunchtime Drama Studio Miss Morgan

Dance (RFD) All 4.00-5.00pm Small Gym Jo Bain

Football 5s All 4.00-5.30pm Aubigny Astroturf Mr Flood

Girls' Choir S3-S6 1.20-1.55pm Mus. 2 Ms Orr

Junior Choir S1/2 1.20-1.55pm Mus. 1 Mr Johnston

Percussion Group All 4.00-4.45pm Mus. 2 Mr Swanson

Senior Book Club S5/6 from 1.30pm T3.1 Ms Dowle

Comedy Club S1-3 from 1.25pm T1.3 Ms Anderson

Amnesty International All from 1.20pm RME 2 Ms Adam

Maths Drop-in All 1.30-1.55pm M.9 Mr McInnes

Modern Studies All Lunchtime T1.4 Miss Bulloch

History Drop-in All Lunchtime T1.2 Miss McPhee

Standard Grade Business

Management S3/4 1.25-1.55pm & 4.00-5.00pm Business Studies Department Business Studies Department

Computing: Practical

Coursework S3-6 4.15-5.15pm Computing Department Mr Dillin

English Drop-in S4-6 Lunchtime English Department Mr Swinney

Biology All from 1.15pm Biology Department Ms L Ward

Physical Education S3/4 Lunchtime PE Department Mr Stirling

Friday

String Orchestra All 12.20-1.20pm Social Area Ms Turbayne

MUSICAL ACTIVITIES

There is an extensive programme of extra curricularactivities in the Music Department. These activities arethe basis of the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

The school has 3 choirs - Senior Choir, S3&4 GirlsChoir and Junior Choir. These choirs are open to allpupils in the appropriate year group. There are no entryauditions.

There are also 7 instrumental groups - Brass Band, StringGroup, Guitar Group, Orchestra, Percussion Group,Wind Band and Soul Band. These groups are open to

all pupils with the appropriate playing skills, whether or not they have tuition in school from one ofthe schools instrumental instructors.

Complete details of how to join, rehearsal days and times, etc., for each choir or group are displayed onthe Music Department notice board.

Contact - Ms E Orr or Mr K Johnston - Music Department

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SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Knox Academy has an extensive programme of sporting activities. Clubs and practices take place afterschool. Saturday morning and after school matches are arranged for rugby, football, hockey and basketball.Teams are entered for competitions in other sporting areas such as volleyball and badminton.

Senior pupils have the opportunity to gain basic coaching certificates in several sports. Many pupils playa sport at school, district and international levels.

Sports Clubs running this session include:

Badminton: S1-6 Dance: S1-6Rugby: S1-6 Sailing: S1-6 (April - June)

Volleyball: S1-6Boys Football: S1-6Basketball: S1-6Table Tennis: S1-6

Initial contact for sporting activities is via Mr R Couper (Sports & Activities Coordinator). Any parentinterested in assisting with extra-curricular sports should also contact Mr Couper.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Outdoor Education, by definition, is any educational activitythat takes place outside of the classroom. The school offersa number of outdoor education opportunities for pupilsin all year groups. These include Activities Week, the JohnMuir Award, Innerwick Adventure Weekends, TeambuildingWeekends and Overseas Expeditions.

The school works with a number of outside agencies and theEast Lothian Outdoor Education Service based in SandersonsWynd, Tranent to deliver its outdoor programme including EastLothian Outdoor Education Service, The Young Explorers Trustand the John Muir Award.

Contact - Mr R Couper - Sports and Physical ActivitiesCo-ordinator

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ACTIVITIES WEEK

The end of May has been identified as the time for an Activities Week for pupils in S1-S3. The normaltimetable is suspended and pupils have the opportunity to take part in a variety of alternative activities.All S1-S3 pupils are expected to take part. Activities include foreign trips, sporting activities, culturalvisits and craftwork. All S1 pupils take part in an enterprise activity which is supported by businessesin the community.

Contact - Ms J Duff PT Curriculum: Expressive Arts (Acting)

EUROPE - AWARENESS, EXCHANGES AND LINKS

There are several opportunities for pupils to extend their European awareness. These include: -

* various trips run by a variety of departments to several European destinations

* Alice Burnett Twinning Scholarship

* European Week of Languages

* Links with schools in several European countries: France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Romania, Austriaand the Netherlands.

We have retained the International Award from the British Council for a further three years until 2011.This is in recognition of our outstanding work in developing the International Dimension throughoutthe curriculum.

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INDEX TO APPENDICES

Page 33 Senior Management Remits.

Page 38 Knox Academy Leaver Destinations; Budgeted Running Costs; Attendance & Absence

Page 39 Knox Academy Examination Results; Minimising Overall Absence

Page 40 East Lothian Council Leaver Destinations; Budgeted Running Costs; Attendance & Absence

Page 41 East Lothian Council Examination Results; Minimising Overall Absence

Page 42 National Leaver Destinations; Budgeted Running Costs; Attendance & Absence

Page 43 National Examination Results; Minimising Overall Absence

Page 44 Choice of Courses for pupils entering Third Year, 2009

Page 45 Choice of Courses for pupils entering Fifth Year, 2009

Page 46 Choice of Courses for pupils entering Sixth Year, 2009

MealsHigher School AllowancesHealth & SafetyEmergency ArrangementsCommunication with ParentsEmployment of ChildrenConsulting with Pupils

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT REMITS 2009/2010

UNDER REVIEW

Head Teacher (J. Craig)

Specific Duties: -

Curriculum development: implementation of a Curriculum for ExcellenceCross-curricular developmentAssessment is for Learning

Management Team Representative on the following school groups:SRG

Finance CommitteeCDGLearning and TeachingPSP

School representative on the following East Lothian groups:

HTs Management GroupCluster Management Group

Head teachers representative on the following groups:Curriculum ArchitectureJCG

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Depute Head Teacher (M. Duddin): -

General Duties:

Specific Duties: -

Management Team Representative on the following school groups:Health and Safety CommitteeAbsence Cover GroupKASG

School representative on the following East Lothian groups:Staff Development Co-ordinatorsSQA Co-ordinatorsInternational Education Working Group

Assisting Staff: -

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Depute Head Teacher (J. Young)

General Duties:

Specific Duties: -

Management Team representative on the following school groups:SRGICT

School representative on the following East Lothian group:Tracking and Monitoring

Assisting Staff: -

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Depute Head Teacher (S Ingham):-

General Duties:

Specific Duties: -

Staff representative on the following school group:PSP

School representative on the following East Lothian groups:Cluster Management GroupBehaviour Strategy Group

Assisting Staff: -

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Business Manager (N. Davidson)

Specific Duties: -

the Council and other external agencies

Management Team representative on the following school groups:Health and Safety CommitteeAbsence Cover GroupEquipment GroupFinance CommitteeWebsite

Support Staff representative on the following school group:PSP

School representative on the following East Lothian groups:Finance Advisory and Scrutiny GroupBusiness Managers Group

Assisting Staff: -

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 2009

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

School: Knox Academy Id No.: 210 - 5555930

Leaver DestinationsNumber Of Pupils Leaving In School Year 2008/2009 And Percentage With Destination

As:Total Number of Leavers (=100%) 151Higher Education 48Further Education 23Training 4Employment 11Other Known 11

Not Known 3

Key to symbols:Percentages for schools where the number of leavers is greater than 0 but less than 5 have been replacedby asterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals.The symbol (##) indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years because theschool has recently opened or merged with another school, or is temporarily closed.

Budgeted Running Costs For Financial Year 2009-2010School Roll at September 2008 822Total School Running Costs at April 2009 () 4,941,108Cost per Pupil () 6,011

Key to symbols: The symbol ## indicates that the data are not available.

Attendance And Absence For School Year 2008/2009Stage

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1-5Total Numberof PossibleAttendances(Pupil Half Days)

48,815 53,501 50,724 52,594 41,808 247,442

PercentageAuthorisedAbsences

3.9 4.9 5.8 5.1 5.2 5

PercentageUnauthorisedAbsences

1.1 2.1 2.6 2.5 3.3 2.3

Key to symbols:Asterisks (**) have been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories:

Counts and percentages based on data for more than 0 but fewer than 5 pupils, because they couldbe misleading or lead to the identification of individuals.

In other cases, it is not possible for the school to have any data for the category, for example, caseswhere the relevant year group roll figure is zero.

The symbol (##) indicates that the school has recently opened or merged with another school and thisinformation is not available.

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School: Knox Academy Id No.: 210 - 5555930

Estimated S5 January Roll As A Percentage Of The S4 RollIn September Of The Previous Session

2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009

81 66 75

Examination Results (within Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)

(2008/2009 results are pre-appeal)Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving: By endof S4

5+ @ level 3 or better 5+ @ level 4 or better 5+ @ level 5 or better2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

94 97 96 86 82 83 47 42 45

Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving: By endof S5


2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

52 50 46 38 36 28 18 18 13

Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:

By endof S6 3+ @ level 6 or better 5+ @ level 6 or better 1+ @ level 72006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

48 47 44 34 35 33 21 27 25

Key to symbols:Counts and percentages for year groups which contain more than 0 but less than 5 pupils are replaced byasterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals.

The symbol (##) indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years. Possible reasonsfor this include: the school has recently opened or merged with another school; S5 and S6 results for S1-S4schools; S4, S5 and S6 results for S1-S2/S3 schools; cases where the relevant year group roll figure iszero.

Minimising Overall AbsenceAbsence recorded

(2007/2008)Average number ofhalf days absence

per pupil

Absence recorded


per pupilAbsence 27.1 25

Where schools have 9 openings per week, please note that all local authority and national figures are basedon 10 openings per week, and so are not directly comparable.

Key to symbols: The symbol (##) indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years.

For Information:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)levels:

Level 7 CSYS at A-C; Advanced Higher at A-C

Level 6 Higher at A-CLevel 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6

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Education Authority: East LothianLeaver Destinations

Number Of Pupils Leaving In School Year 2008/2009 And Percentage With DestinationAs:

Total Number of Leavers (=100%) 941Higher Education 38Further Education 23Training 3Employment 19Other Known 16Not Known 1


Budgeted Running Costs For Financial Year 2009-2010School Roll at September 2008 5,786Total School Running Costs at April 2009 () 34,554,229Cost per Pupil () 5,972



S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1-5Total Numberof PossibleAttendances(Pupil HalfDays)

372,264 373,878 368,773 364,310 276,115 1,755,340


4.6 5.8 6.1 5.9 5.9 5.6

PercentageUnauthorisedAbsences

1.1 1.7 2.2 3.5 2.6 2.2





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Education Authority: East LothianEstimated S5 January Roll As A Percentage Of The S4 Roll

In September Of The Previous Session2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009

67 65 68


(2008/2009 results are pre-appeal)Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:

By end

of S4

5+ @ level 3 or better 5+ @ level 4 or better 5+ @ level 5 or better

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

93 94 95 79 81 84 38 39 37

Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:By endof S5


2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

43 41 44 26 25 26 11 10 12

Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:By endof S6

3+ @ level 6 or better 5+ @ level 6 or better 1+ @ level 7

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

2009

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

2009

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

200935 33 34 23 23 23 16 16 15




(2007/2008)Average number of

half days absenceper pupil

Absence recorded(2008/2009)

Average number of

half days absenceper pupil

Absence 30.8 30.3



For Information:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)levels:

Level 7 CSYS at A-C; Advanced Higher at A-CLevel 6 Higher at A-C

Level 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS

National DataLeaver Destinations

Number Of Pupils Leaving In School Year 2008/2009 And Percentage With DestinationAs:

Total Number of Leavers (=100%) 53,532Higher Education 35Further Education 27Training 5Employment 19Other Known 13Not Known 1


Budgeted Running Costs For Financial Year 2009-2010School Roll at September 2008 301,107Total School Running Costs at April 2009 () 1,649,220,361Cost per Pupil () 5,477



S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1-5Total Numberof PossibleAttendances(Pupil HalfDays)

20,654,285 21,094,332 21,458,624 21,275,217 15,517,663 100,000,121


5.6 6.5 7.5 7.3 6.6 6.7

PercentageUnauthorised

Absences

1.2 1.7 2.4 2.8 2.3 2.1





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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 2009SECONDARY SCHOOLS

National Data

Estimated S5 January Roll As A Percentage Of The S4 RollIn September Of The Previous Session

2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009

65 65 67


(2008/2009 results are pre-appeal)Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:

By endof S4


2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

91 91 91 76 76 77 33 34 35


By endof S5


2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

39 39 40 22 22 23 10 10 10


By endof S6

3+ @ level 6 or better 5+ @ level 6 or better 1+ @ level 7

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

2009

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

2009

2006/

2007

2007/

2008

2008/

200929 30 31 19 20 20 12 13 13



National Data



per pupil

Absence recorded


per pupil

Absence 34.9 34.2



For Information:Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)levels:Level 7 CSYS at A-C; Advanced Higher at A-C

Level 6 Higher at A-CLevel 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6

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CHOICE OF COURSES FOR PUPILS ENTERING S3 IN AUGUST 2009

A B C D

Standard Grade

English Mathematics GeographyHistoryModern StudiesReligious Studies

BiologyChemistryPhysics

Intermediate 1Biology*Chemistry*Physics*

SUBJECT CHOICE English Mathematics

INSTRUCTIONS1. Pupils must choose one subject in each of the Columns A-D (above).2. Also, pupils must choose 4 subjects from the following boxes (below).3. It is strongly recommended, although not compulsory, that pupils choose at least one subject from each of the Language, Technology or

Other lists.4. If a pupil does not choose French or Italian the choice form must be accompanied by a letter from the parent/carer providing a reason

for this, and a further meeting with the Guidance Teacher may be required.5. Pupils should indicate 2 RESERVE choices in the boxes below, in priority order; these boxes must be completed.

E LANGUAGE F TECHNOLOGY G OTHER

Standard Grade

FrenchItalianLatin

AdministrationArt & DesignComputing StudiesGraphic CommunicationPhysicsCraft & Design

Art & DesignBiologyBusiness ManagementChemistryClassical StudiesDrama

HistoryModern StudiesMusicPhysical Education

Subjects marked * are Intermediate Courses (Levels 1/2): please see the Course Choice Booklet for details.

4 SUBJECTS CHOSEN FROM COLUMNS E, F AND G

1 2 3 4

SIGNATURE (PUPIL): _____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE (PARENT/CARER): _____________________________________________________________

DATE: _____________________________________________________________

RESERVE CHOICES

1 2

CONCERNS

CAREER INTENTION

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE:

Transport:

The Councils current policy is to provide home to school transport for those pupils attending theDistrict School who live more than two miles from that school.

Bus passes are issued where public transport exists and contract transport is arranged where thereis no suitable public transport. Where there are vacant seats on contract buses, these may be madeavailable to pupils who are not normally entitled to free transport on a grace and favour basis butmust be applied for each session. These can be withdrawn should the seat be required for pupilswho qualify for this provision.

Travelling expenses are also met in the case of any pupil whom the Council requires to attend a schoolother than the district school provided the pupil meets the distance qualification. Where appropriate,free travel is provided for pupils receiving special education.

Consideration may also be given to requests for assistance with travel in exceptional circumstances, e.g.where the road between home and school is deemed dangerous by the Council (through consultationwith the Police Road Safety Department) and where there is no public transport available.

Parents who choose to send their children to a school other than the district school will not receiveassistance in relation to travel to and from school.

Meals:

The Food Court offers a variety of food at lunchtime and pupils may purchase a meal or snack.

Example prices: Meal Deal 1.90, Filled Baguette 1.30, Salads from 1.25, Home Baking 57p andDrinks from 22p.

Snacks are available at interval and before school.

Arrangements are made to accommodate those who wish to bring a packed lunch.

Under the Council Committee for Education policy, children in attendance at schools under themanagement of the Council are entitled to free school meals if their parents are in receipt of IncomeSupport or Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income or Child Tax Credit (but NOT Working TaxCredit) with an annual income of less than 16,040 or Child Tax Credit AND Working Tax Credit withan annual income of less than 6,402. No other children are eligible for free meals..

East Lothian Schools operate a cashless catering system whereby pupils can bank money onto theiryoung Scot Cards.

Further information and an application form can be obtained from the school or from the PupilSupport Division, Department of Education & Childrens Services, Inclusion & Equality, John MuirHouse, Haddington, EH41 3HA.

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