SCHOOL Expectations

Whole School Behaviour | EXPECTATIONS

 At Frankston High School, we reinforce our commitment to our values and expected behaviors through our whole school student expectations poster. This poster serves as a visual reminder for all students to embody our school values and demonstrate the expected behaviours both inside and outside the classroom. 

By aligning with our values of respect, responsibility, empathy, integrity, persistence, and optimism, students contribute to a positive school culture where everyone feels valued and supported. Through consistent adherence to these expectations, students not only uphold the motto of our school “Optima Semper: Best Always’” but also contribute to their own personal growth and development. 

We encourage all members of our school community to refer to the student expectations poster regularly and strive to embody these values in their daily interactions and endeavors. Together, we create an environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their personal best. 

Student Attendance | EVERY DAY COUNTS

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for one begin with students coming to school each day. 

Students develop good habits by going to school every day – habits that are necessary to succeed after school, whether in the workplace or in further study.

Missing school can have a big impact on students academically and socially. It can affect their test results, including VCE & VCAL, and, just as importantly, it can affect their relationships with other students, and lead to social isolation.

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.

We have a minimum attendance expectation of 90% attendance for all students. We will acknowledge and celebrate students with 100% attendance at the end of each term by providing those students with a certificate and free lunch. 

Schools are there to help – if you are having attendance issues with your child, speak to your school about ways to address those issues.

Absence Notification | PROCEDURE

Notifying the school of your child's absence either prior to, or on the day they will be away, helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and will fulfil your legal responsibilities. 

If your child is sick or absent from school, you are required to notify the school as soon as possible on the day of absence (or prior) using one of the following methods: 

• Online (preferred option): Submit Absence Note via Compass. See this guide for instructions.  
• Email:  Send an email to attendance email address, attaching supporting documentation (if required):   
  • attendance@fhs.vic.edu.au  
• Telephone: Call the school on 9783 7955 and Press 1.  

Please note that you do not need to also call or email the school after loading your own approval, except in the case of the following circumstances: 

1.  Extended holiday (more than 3 days).
2.  You need to let us know that you child was in attendance after receiving a non-attendance email or text. 

Students Arriving To School Late/Leaving Early 

If a student is late to school or classes, they must sign in at the relevant Sub School Office with a parent/carer note (or attendance note entered prior on Compass).  

If a student is leaving school earlier than their last scheduled class (due to an unavoidable appointment), they are required to sign out at the Compass kiosk in the relevant Sub School Office with a parent/carer note (or attendance note entered prior on Compass by the parent/carer). 

Study | HOMEWORK

It is important that parents/carers check that their children are getting into the correct habits with homework.

As all students in Years 9 to 12 have exams in June and/or November, effective revision skills are essential. If no homework has been set for a given evening, students should revise work already completed so that revision is not left to the last minute.

Safe Online Behaviour | ACCEPTABLE USE OF ICT RESOURCES

With students regularly using their devices to complete school work, it is important to reinforce the importance of using technology in an acceptable manner. We expect our core values of respect and integrity to be reflected in every aspect of our students’ lives, including their use of ICT. As devices rely on the internet, restrictions to specific websites are determined by the internet connection that is being used. While at school, Frankston High School’s internet connection is filtered to limit students’ ability to access inappropriate content. 

When connecting at home, the device internet access will be in line with the family’s home internet connection. There are many options available for routers with parental controls, while it may also be worth contacting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) - most of these may already offer parental controls for your service.

School Uniform Expectations | YEARS 9-12 STUDENTS

Students must wear full school uniform each day.  The official uniform supplier for Frankston High School is PSW Uniforms. Students are only permitted to wear the school uniform with a Frankston High School school logo and the new school uniform items are listed on the following website.  

https://www.psw.com.au/schools/frankston-high-school.html 

On the rare occasion a student is not in full school uniform, they will need a note signed by a parent/carer explaining a legitimate reason for being out of uniform, and a date confirming when the uniform issue will be resolved. This note needs to be signed by the relevant Year Level Leaders and a Uniform Pass will be issued. 

*Please see  Hierarchy of Consequences on Page 5 of the attached policy

School Uniform Expectations - YEARS 7-8 STUDENTS

Years 7 and 8 students must wear full school uniform each day apart from Sport and PE days. (see below). New uniform consisting of white shirt/navy shorts, navy dress.

The official uniform supplier for Frankston High School is PSW Uniforms. Students are only permitted to wear the school uniform with a Frankston High School school logo and the new school uniform items are listed on the following website.  

https://www.psw.com.au/schools/frankston-high-school.html 

All Year 7 students are to be in Sport uniform for the entire day on a:

1. Monday for Sport Education and 
2. on their scheduled PE day (once a week as per timetable)

All Year 8 students are to be in Sport uniform for the entire day on a:

• Wednesday for Sport Education and 
• on their scheduled PE day (once a week as per timetable)

On the rare occasion a student is not in full school uniform, they will need a note signed by a parent/carer explaining a legitimate reason for being out of uniform, and a date confirming when the uniform issue will be resolved. This note needs to be signed by the relevant Year Level Leaders and a Uniform Pass will be issued. 

HATS COMPULSORY DURING SPORT EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

*Please see  Hierarchy of Consequences on Page 5 of the attached policy

Strictly Prohibited | VAPES AND CHEWING GUM

Please note that these are strictly prohibited items and must not be brought into the school. Vapes are illegal for minors. Chewing gum in carpets has cost the school thousands of dollars for repairs. Any students caught with either of these items will face consequences which may include suspension.

Policies |MOBILE PHONE POLICY

In accordance with the Department of Education (DE) requirements, Frankston High School has developed a Mobile Phone Policy which is attached below.  To uphold this policy the following guidelines are a summary of the school’s expectations across both campuses of our school:

• “mobile phone” refers to mobile phones smartwatches and any device that may connect to or have a similar functionality to a mobile phone such as smart watches.  Please note, that since earphones are commonly connected to mobile phones they will not be allowed during the school day.
• Students who bring mobiles phones (and earphones) to school must have them switched off and securely stored in their lockers throughout the school day, unless they are exempt from this rule due to individual circumstances or the teacher has given express permission for use for educational purposes.
• The school day starts when the student has entered the school, therefore students once at school are not to be using phones or earphones whilst waiting for their first lesson or during any breaks regardless of the time of day.
• Parents/carers are not to contact their children during the school day on their mobile devices.  Should they wish to speak with their children they can ring the General Office and the student will be able to speak to them via a school phone.

Students who use their personal mobile phones inappropriately at Frankston High School will be issued with consequences.  The hierarchy of consequences is attached below.

*Please see  Hierarchy of Consequences on Page 5 of the attached policy