Academic Undertakings (B1-B5)
B1. DEADLINES POLICY – “one ninety"
It is important that Pulteney students learn to manage their time in a responsible way such that deadlines set for work to be handed in for assessment are met. Students should not see deadline dates as being ‘flexible’. Those who submit work on time must not be disadvantaged by those seeking extra time. It is also SSABSA policy that late work should receive no credit.
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B2. MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK POLICY
The purpose of homework in the Middle School is to consolidate and build on class work as well as to learn for tests and to undertake some independent research. Expectations for homework time allocations in the Middle School are outlined. There are consequences for failing to complete homework or to submit assignments.
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B3. SENIOR SCHOOL EXCURSION POLICY
This establishes procedures to ensure that student departures from Pulteney are sanctioned and recorded. Different types of excursions are identified and appropriate procedures for each are outlined: Excursions undertaken within ordinary lessons - on foot and in the local area; Excursions undertaken within ordinary lessons -transport other than by foot; Excursions requiring students to miss other classes, but not overnight; Excursions requiring students to miss other classes and/or necessitating overnight accommodation; Sleepovers on the school campus or school properties; Excursions out of school hours but not requiring overnight accommodation.
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B4. POLICY ON STUDENT INTERNET ACCESS AND E-MAIL
Pulteney provides students with access to the Internet, as a privilege rather than a right, so as to enhance learning. As with other resources, the school attempts to control its use. The purpose of this policy is to help students recognise what is acceptable use of Internet resources in the school environment and to avoid mis-use of on-line services, including copyright transgressions.
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B5. POLICY ON DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE STUDY TECHNIQUES
The main thrust of this document is to provide advice for students in developing a positive approach to and effective techniques for study. Questions of self organisation, hints on how to study, the study place, study habits and skills, homework, and preparation of bibliographies are addressed.
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