Definition of Social Probation
Social Probation is the term used for a period of time given for a student to improve his/her behaviour. It is employed when a student needs support and monitoring to help him/her become a positive contributing member of the ACS student body.
A student placed on social probation is given additional support and guidance to meet our social and/or behavioural expectations within a given time frame. If those expectations are not met, the student's parents may be asked to look for another school that better meets his/her needs.
Purpose
Social Probation in not a punitive sanction. It aims to encourage, incentivise and support students to improve their behaviour, attendance, punctuality etc. By improving their behaviour, students can focus more on achieving their academic potential.
Who is put on Social Probation?
A student may be placed on social probation for a variety of reasons including but not limited to:
Structure
The student and his/her parents meet one of the High School Personal Counsellors, to discuss the issues to be addressed, develop a plan to support improvement and agree a timeline. The student's name is placed on the Social Probation Register. The student and his/her parents meet the personal counsellor at regular intervals to check progress. At the end of the SP period, progress will be assessed and next steps decided.
Support
Students will be given guidance on how to improve their behaviour. Depending on the student, this may focus on improving organisation, time-keeping, problem solving, interpersonal skills etc.. Students will be helped to develop the skills they need.
Consequences
Providing the student behaviour has improved to the required standard, his/her name will be removed from the SP register.
Failure to meet the terms of social probation may lead to:
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Social Probation is the term used for a period of time given for a student to improve his/her behaviour. It is employed when a student needs support and monitoring to help him/her become a positive contributing member of the ACS student body.
A student placed on social probation is given additional support and guidance to meet our social and/or behavioural expectations within a given time frame. If those expectations are not met, the student's parents may be asked to look for another school that better meets his/her needs.
Purpose
Social Probation in not a punitive sanction. It aims to encourage, incentivise and support students to improve their behaviour, attendance, punctuality etc. By improving their behaviour, students can focus more on achieving their academic potential.
Who is put on Social Probation?
A student may be placed on social probation for a variety of reasons including but not limited to:
- As a condition of being offered admission to ACS, when previous school records show there have been social or behavioural issues
- Violation of our substance abuse policy, including the misuse of tobacco, e-cigarettes, drugs, solvents and alcohol
- Violation of our behaviour and discipline policy
- Excessive unauthorised absences or tardiness
- Deliberate damage to school property
- Bringing the school into disrepute
Structure
The student and his/her parents meet one of the High School Personal Counsellors, to discuss the issues to be addressed, develop a plan to support improvement and agree a timeline. The student's name is placed on the Social Probation Register. The student and his/her parents meet the personal counsellor at regular intervals to check progress. At the end of the SP period, progress will be assessed and next steps decided.
Support
Students will be given guidance on how to improve their behaviour. Depending on the student, this may focus on improving organisation, time-keeping, problem solving, interpersonal skills etc.. Students will be helped to develop the skills they need.
Consequences
Providing the student behaviour has improved to the required standard, his/her name will be removed from the SP register.
Failure to meet the terms of social probation may lead to:
- The probation period being extended
- The conditions of the probation extended eg to include therapeutic counselling
- The student's parents being advised to withdraw him/her form the school.
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