At Ruskin we are keen to build strong relationships with parents and carers.  The Priory Contract (or Home-School Agreement) sets out the expectations and responsibilities of students, staff and parents/carers to ensure students make the most of their time at The Academy.  The Priory Contract can also be found in students' values books and the agreement will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year.

THE PRIORY CONTRACT (HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT

AS A STUDENT I PLEDGE TO... 

• Have the highest possible expectations for what can I achieve at The Priory Ruskin Academy and beyond 
• Behave well in class, in school, to and from school and whilst on school activities 
• Wear my uniform smartly and in accordance with the uniform code 
• Come to school every day 
• Focus on learning - make every lesson count 
• Complete my homework thoroughly and on time - work independently 
• Set myself challenging targets and devise appropriate plans to achieve them 
• Commit to extra-curricular activities 
• Participate positively in Academy activities 
• Take responsibility for the environment and the wider community 
• Inform a member of staff if I am concerned about anything or anyone

AS A MEMBER OF STAFF, WHERE RELEVANT, I PLEDGE TO... 

• Ensure that students achieve their full potential 
• Be proactive in ensuring excellent student behaviour 
• Ensure that students wear their uniform appropriately at all times 
• Encourage the highest levels of attendance 
• Ensure that lessons are highly effective and result in learning - make every lesson count 
• Set and mark homework in accordance with Academy policy 
• Assess progress, and ensure that students are both aware of and achieving their targets 
• Support and contribute to the school’s extra-curricular and residential programme 
• Support and run events in the Academy 
• Develop community links for the promotion of positive educational activities 
• Be aware of student concerns and communicate them effectively and appropriately

​​​​​​​AS A PARENT I PLEDGE TO... 

• Encourage my child to make the best possible use of the opportunities provided 
• Support the school in ensuring that my child appreciates the Academy’s views on the importance of good behaviour 
• Support the school in enforcing the uniform code 
• Encourage my child to achieve the highest levels of attendance and communicate with the Academy on attendance issues 
• Support and help foster a positive attitude to learning 
• Encourage the completion of homework 
• Work with my child to set targets for progress 
• Encourage my child to take part in at least one extra-curricular activity 
• Encourage my child to take part in Academy activities 
• Encourage my child to contribute to the community through voluntary or charity work 
• Communicate any concerns I have to the appropriate member of staff