At The Howard School we always aim to co-operate fully with the Police.  We invite them to contribute to the curriculum and are keen to work with them where students involve themselves in criminal activity.
The Police may be called if a serious criminal offence has taken place, ie violence causing bodily harm, criminal damage, arson, serious theft, and possession of drugs or weapon.

Pupils will only be interviewed by the Police in the presence of a parent/carer or in their absence another adult ie teacher, who is not a police officer.  Permission from parent/carer must be sought before the interview takes place.  The school acts in loco parentis and will act as a reasonable parent/carer would to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the child.

All students will be allowed to learn
All teachers will be allowed to teach

Consequently:

1. Staff and students will be prepared for all lessons
2. Staff and students will respect the name, property and environment of each other and the school
3. Everyone is expected to try their best and be allowed to work without being disrupted by others

SCHOOL COUNCIL STATEMENT ON BEHAVIOUR
The representatives of the Howard School students believe that all students should have the chance to come to school and learn in a safe and peaceful environment. Therefore, no student has the right to stop others from learning by disrupting lessons or being unpleasant. Students should treat each other with respect and follow the normal school rules on behaviour. We understand that our future depends on a good education and we believe that all students in the school deserve the chance to achieve this.

How your books will be marked (APE)
Every two to three weeks your book will be marked with comments that will provide you with constructive written feedback as to how you can improve your work. Other work will be marked in the following way;
A= ATTAINMENT

Note: On occasions e.g. assessments, attainment will be marked using levels or grades
P = PRESENTATION

E = EFFORT

When in class the order to clear will be given by your teacher who will indicate the route to be followed.
When not in class form a single file and move by the most direct route to the place of assembly.

At all times Act Quietly Do Not Stop to collect personal belongings Do Not Attempt to pass others on the way to the assembly area

All form tutors and tutors attached to specific year groups should assemble with their year group in the following areas.

YEAR ASSEMBLY AREAS (PLEASE REFER TO MAP)

• ALL YEAR 7 STUDENTS - L BLOCK PLAYGROUND NEXT TO SCOUT HUT
• ALL YEAR 8 STUDENTS - L BLOCK BASKET BALL COURT NEXT TO HOUSES, FACING THE SCHOOL
• ALL YEAR 9 STUDENTS- L BLOCK BASKET BALL COURT NEXT TO BANK
• ALL YEAR 10 STUDENTS - OLD REDGAR NEXT TO THE HOUSES
• ALL YEAR 11 STUDENTS - OLD REDGAR (ALONG BOWL END)
• SIXTH FORM STUDENTS (INCLUDING GIRLS) - PLAYGROUND NEXT TO TABLE TENNIS CENTRE
• ALL NON FORM TUTORS, REPORT TO MR CAPELIN IN PLAYGROUND BEHIND L BLOCK MAIN HALL
• ALL PART-TIME TEACHING STAFF, NON TEACHING STAFF, CONTRACTORS VISITORS AND SUPPLY STAFF REPORT TO MRS M RHODES IN PLAYGROUND BEHIND C BLOCK
• ALL TEACHING ASSISTANTS - REPORT TO MRS R GREENING IN PLAYGROUND BEHIND L BLOCK MAIN HALL
• ALL KITCHEN STAFF - REPORT TO CANTEEN MANAGER IN CAR PARK OPPOSITE SCIENCE BLOCK
• ALL CLEANING STAFF - REPORT TO THE DUTY SUPERVISOR IN PLAYGROUND BEHIND L BLOCK MAIN HALL