New Boarders Handbook

STUDY GROUPS To help with your academic progress you will be placed in an appropriate study group. GROUP A: is for sixth form boarders who have shown the ability to work independently and are making excellent progress. If you are in this group your work will be monitored by your Tutor and you will be allowed in the boarding house during private study periods. It is expected that boarders in this group can organise their own study time. GROUP B:  is for boarders who are progressing well but who benefit from a set study time after supper each evening (7.30 to 9.00pm). If you are in this group you are supervised by the Boarding Tutor on duty and a prefect. GROUP C:  is for boarders who need the help of a supervised study session after supper each evening (7.30 to 9.00pm). If you are in this group your work will be checked each evening by the duty Housemaster. GROUP C+:  is for boarders who are not quite ready for B group. Fully supervised by a prefect and checked by the duty Tutor. PROGRESS Each Housemaster and House Tutor has a group of up to 10 boarders drawn from all year groups within the boarding house. He/she will not only take personal responsibility for your academic progress but also your well being within the house. If you have any worries about work or friendships you should talk to your Tutor. He or she is there to help you. HOMEWORK & PREP SUPPORT You should always feel that you can turn to someone for support with academic work. Housemasters, Boarding Tutors, fellow students and our Academic Mentoring system are all there to support you in addition to any support that may be gained within the School setting. Prep for Day Boarders takes place between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. If you have lots of homework we advise you that you use the two work rooms within boarding before your 6.00pm slot or after supper. Prep between 6.00pm and 7.00pm is fully supervised by a member of staff and support from a prefect. 2) Academic 08/09