STUDENT BEHAVIOUR: HARRODIAN EXPECTATIONS
The Harrodian applies guidelines rather than rules and keeps them to a minimum. Respect for each other and property are essential at all times.
As a school, we aim to:
- provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the school community
- maintain high standards of behaviour, care and control so that every pupil has the right to enjoy learning, free from intimidation both inside and outside the classroom.
All students are expected to try their best to be co-operative and polite to other students, staff and visitors to the school. In addition, students are to:
- line up quietly outside the classroom until told to enter by the teacher
- listen carefully and abide all staff requests and instructions, including how work should be set out and presented
- avoid unnecessary talking and do not distract others during lessons
- address staff in a polite and courteous manner
- come to lessons punctually and properly dressed. It is essential to be fully prepared by bringing the correct books, equipment and completed homework
- keep all school books in good order (no graffiti on covers)
- not run in the school buildings, nor cloisters, as this can be very dangerous and only enter the swimming pool area if supervised by a member of staff
- stay well clear of the car parks both at the front and rear of the school buildings
- act in a quiet and sensible manner around the school
- clear away dirty plates etc after eating in the dining hall
- not bring valuable personal items or more than £5 in cash to school. The Harrodian does not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to any sums of money or valuables including mobile phones
- not leave the premises without permission and always sign out. Pupils leaving the premises without permission may face immediate expulsion
- behave in a polite, civilised and orderly manner when representing the school at sports fixtures, on school trips and other activities
- accept their share of responsibility for keeping communal areas and classrooms tidy and litter free
Prep and Senior students are also asked to read and sign the School’s Code of Conduct on Educational Visits.
Students whose behaviour is unsatisfactory may be issued with a Behaviour Monitoring report card (usually for a fixed length of time i.e. a week). These report cards will be monitored by the form teacher or subject teacher on a daily basis.
REWARDS, SANCTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Rewards
The school seeks to reward and to encourage positive behaviour.Our focus will be on rewarding appropriate behaviour by giving intangible and tangible rewards. Examples of tangible rewards might include:
- A note in the Student Planner
- Letter or telephone call home
- Display good work
- Commendation
- Merit slip
- Golden book (Pre-Prep only)
- Class treats
- Student of the week award
Sanctions
- should be as light as possible
- should be as objective as possible
- should happen quickly
- should be clearly understood
- should be fair and consistent
Exclusions
Exclusions are very rare at The Harrodian and for each case when an exclusion (temporary or permanent) might be considered, the decision will be made by the Headmaster after reviewing all the facts. Further information on the school’s policy can be requested from the School Office.
