Temple Carrig School

General Guidelines for 2nd Year Parents

Thursday 24th September 2015

2nd Year Information Evening

1. The perils of Second Year!2. Raising your child’s chances of success3. Homework & Study4. Support Structures5. 2015 Issues6. Other Information and Reminders

The perils of Second Year!

Common 2nd Year Discipline Issues

1. (Uniform)

2. (Smoking)

3. Unkindness to others

4. Misuse of personal devices

5. Standards of work

6. Distracting others in class

Raising the Chances of Success

Raising the chances of success

1. BE AMBITIOUS!

2. Make a commitment to their education

3. Maximum Attendance in School

4. Fill in the gaps where performance is weak

5. Work in partnership with teachers

6. Homework & Study

7.

Homework & Study

Homework

Continuing academic work at home on a regular basis reinforces learning.

Parents can help a lot by making sure that all work set is completed, at home, to the best possible quality and in the best possible conditions.

Homework and STUDY

Homework should take 1.5-2 hours every weeknight and will comprise:

• Homework (set by teachers)

&

• Study (additional)

Homework Organisation

• Storage of digital resources:– Schoology, Microsoft 365– Each student will end up with a “Digital portfolio”

• Assignments will be posted on Schoology

• All work is equally important

New Help Available!

• Schoology messaging

– Teacher help

– Peer tutoring, student collaboration

• Internet

– Screencast tutorials

– Websites e.g. madamecarson.weebly.com

What is Study?

1. Organising notes and keeping up-to-date

2. Revising and self-testing

3. Researching

4. Reading ahead

There is a comprehensive Study Skills course on the TCG website

Challenges

• Big difference between Junior and Leaving Cert regarding what is expected of students

• Students can quickly learn to “coast” • Students need to learn to be more independent• Establishing a good work ethic and regular

study habits is crucial• Challenging more able students to go further• Supporting students with learning difficulties

Support Structures

Support Structures

• Form Teachers Altidore Ms Horgan

Avondale Mr Hurley

Bellevue MS BATTYE

Killruddery Dr Fitzroy

Powerscourt Ms Gibson

Tinakilly DR CATHCART

• Head of Second Year: Ms McCarthy

Support Structures

• Learning Support Team

– Ms. Hudson, Ms. McCarthy, Mr. Hurle

– Ms Dorcey, SNA

• A student can come and talk to ANY teacher

• The “i-Team” – for all your technical needs

Counselling Support

Internal

– Rev.Breen

– Mr Sheridan

External counselling service – Ann Prendergast

2015 Issues

2015 Issues

1. Thank you for your patience

2. Lockers

3. Lost Property

4. School Bus Transport

5. Prize Night

6. Extra-Curricular Activities

Information/Reminders

1. Sickness, Lateness, Absence, Leaving Early

2. Parents Parking

3. Litter – please bring it home!

Financial

Financial Matters

1. Administration Fee

Note: This includes 24-hour personal insurance cover

Financial Matters

1. Administration Fee

2. Voluntary Contribution

3. Tax Rebate

4. Extra-Curricular Activities Fee

5. Bursary Fund

The Yearbook!