Students' Agreement

We always work with you to help you achieve new levels of Personal Best.

Together Everyone Achieves More - that's what we mean at Barnsley Academy by TEAM work!

Our Students' Agreement

Barnsley Academy promises that it will provide you with an experience which:

• Welcomes your contribution and takes your individual needs seriously
• Discovers, develops and makes the most of your talents
• Celebrates each time you achieve a new Personal Best
• Prepares you for a successful adult life
• Gives you the confidence to be creative
• Gives you the inner strength to cope with challenges
• Gives you values which mean you will care about and respect others
• Empowers you to make decisions so that you can stay safe, healthy and happy
  
  

You will know this is happening when:

• Any bullying issue is dealt with quickly and effectively
• You develop a Personal Best e-portfolio that you are proud of
• You take part in shows, sporting events and other competitions
• You have a chance to meet with the Principal to raise any issues
• Your work is marked on time with helpful comments
• Your effort and progress is recognised regularly
• You achieve your targets and get the best exam results that you are capable of
• You act as a student mentor to a younger student
• You get involved in a Community Action Project
• You value the teaching and learning that is provided for you
• You enjoy coming to the Academy every day
  
  

As a student at Barnsley Academy you must:

• Care for your Academy, including our environment, our resources and our neighbours
• Aim for a 100% attendance rate every new term
• Get to lessons on time and with the equipment you need
• Work hard in lessons and do as your teacher asks
• Always complete homework and coursework as well as you can
• Respect others and report any bullying immediately
• Get involved in the many enrichment activities on offer
• Take a pride in your uniform and appearance
• Stay away from being involved with any illegal or harmful substances
  [Failure to do this is likely to result in your immediate and permanent exclusion from Barnsley Academy]
• Use the available channels to raise any complaints/concerns you may have