Expectations
Students in the Sixth Form at The Adeyfield Academy are highly respected by the school community, and as such are expected to behave in an appropriate manner. Sixth Formers are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for study in school and abide by the dress code; maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.
Attendance
It is very important that Sixth Form students aim to attend school everyday. Our school target for attendance is 96% and we set all students this target.
It is very important that Sixth Form students aim to attend school every day and are only absent when they are physically too ill to come into school. Our school target for attendance is 96% and we set all students this target. Attendance in each year group meets this target and we are very proud to say that many of our students have a 100% attendance record.
Research shows that students who attend school regularly are happier learners than those who miss school on a regular basis. A Level students who miss school often fall behind with their studies and this will significantly affect results. We monitor attendance very carefully and you will be contacted if your son/daughter's attendance falls below target. We want all students to be happy to attend school and if you feel that your son/daughter is becoming reluctant to attend school then please do not hesitate to contact the Sixth Form
Please see more information in our Attendance Policy by clicking here.
In the case of unavoidable absence, parents should telephone the school before 8.30am and on the day of return to school should provide a letter/email explaining the reason for the absence.
Year 12 students should remain on site from 8.35am until the end of the morning session, utilising our study facilities when not in lessons. Students are allowed to leave school during break and lunchtime but must return in time for their lessons. Failure to do this may result in this privilege being removed.
Year 13 students should be on site for lessons, but are allowed late start/early finish arrangements providing they are meeting their target grades and are up to date with their studies by arrangement with Mr G Cook. All students need to follow the 'signing out and signing in' procedure.
Driving lessons, dental and medical appointments cannot be arranged during timetabled lesson times.
Punctuality
We believe that attendance and punctuality in the Sixth Form is vital to the well being and future prospects of our students.
Sixth form students are expected to be on time to all of their lessons, ready to learn and with the correct equipment.
Post 16 Dress Code
| Expectations | Guidance & Restrictions |
|---|---|
| Skirt or full length smart trousers |
No shorts No blue or coloured denim: jeans, jackets, shorts or other accessories. No jean-style trousers (cotton trousers that look like jeans are not acceptable) No combat, sports excessively patterned or frayed trousers No mini or leather skirts No leggings (unless black and worn under a skirt of an appropriate length), ski pants or footless tights No jeggings No hooded tops: a hood on a jacket acceptable No leather trousers No sweatshirts No tops with an obvious logo |
| Top with sleeves |
Sleeves may be short or long. No strappy tops Style to cover cleavage and midriff Shirt should have a collar Boys must wear a collared shirt with a tie |
| Shoes, sandals or leather boots |
No flip flops or sandals without a strap at back No trainers or Converse shoes/boots, Vans or Dr Marten style boots No rubber soled shoes |
| Tailored jacket | Optional, not denim or leather |
Formal occasions (when Post 16 students represent the school, including presenting assemblies)
| Expectations | Guidance & restrictions |
|---|---|
| BLACK skirt of reasonable length or BLACK full length smart trousers | As above |
| BLACK or WHITE top with sleeves |
As above Boys shirt and tie with jacket |
| BLACK shoes, sandals or leather boots | As above |
| BLACK tailored jacket | Optional |
- A single discreet nose stud may be worn. Other facial jewellery and visible tattoos are not acceptable. Students’ hair colours must be those which are naturally occurring colours (for example no purple, but brown or blonde are acceptable).
- For PE activities, students must bring sports clothing which is not worn in school during the day.
- All 6th form students need to wear their ID lanyard when on the school premises.
This dress code indicates the standard of dress expected of Post 16 students. Hats and outdoor clothing should not be worn in school. Students who attend school or school functions wearing inappropriate clothing may be sent home to change.