School Expectations

Forest View has a set of school rules that aim to ensure that a positive learning environment is maintained and learning opportunities are seen as a priority. The slogan R.A.P. encompasses the basic expectations:

In addition there is a School Code of Conduct that sets out the behaviours that are acceptable and expected when students are members of the school.

Some of the most important expectations are below:

• Be prepared for work and to work
  
• Attend school regularly
  
• Allow others to learn
  
• Wear the correct uniform
  
• Show respect to others
  
• Follow instructions
  
• Do not use offensive language or behave in an offensive manner
  
• Complete all homework that is set
  
• Care for the school environment and school property
  
• Do not bring alcohol or drugs to school and do not smoke while at school

Attendance

The Ministry of Education is aiming for 94% attendance by students this year and most of our students are on track for this target. However, some are not.

Students have a responsibility to get to school on time, every day and the law makes it clear that parents must ensure their young people attend. The School is responsible for tracking attendance and seeking explanations for absences.

Please ensure you phone the school before 9:00 am on the day your child is absent to explain why your child is away. Dental appointments and doctors appointments are classed as ‘attending school’ unless a child is away all day for an appointment. Ill health and family crises (serious ill-health, death, fires, floods.) are the only justified reasons for absences.

You may have noticed articles in the paper recently which reported that the Government was proposing raising the fines imposed on parents of non-attending students, to $3000. We are loath to see any of our parents in that position.