Rewards and Consequences
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."
Aristotle, Greek Philosopher
Recognition and Reward
At Kings Langley School, we believe that students should be recognised for the things they do, their contributions to the school community, and the conscientious effort they make in their learning, both academically and as an individual. Rewards can be short-lived but recognition empowers students to build self-esteem as well as recognising the impact that they have on their own progress and development.
Students in all year groups (Yr.7-11) are awarded ‘recognition points’ for a wide variety of reasons and we encourage students to consider how being recognised in these areas, can contribute to a rewarding and enjoyable time at our school. We aim to support student well-being and self-actualisation by recognising the positive actions they take every lesson, every day. Students in the Sixth Form are awarded 'scholar points' in recognition of displaying a commitment to studies, higher-level independent working, demonstrating aspiration and determination to succeed. Students work towards achieving their role model award which is awarded in recognition of their contribution to the wider school community.
Recognition Points
Students are awarded Recognition Points for the following reasons:
· Self-Regulation – conduct and manners
· Stickability – active participation
· Reflection – acting on and responding to advice and criticism
· Aspiration – independence and potential for life
. Empathy - focusing on being a proud and kind member of the school
Recognition points build up to certificates which recognise the value and commitment of student’s making personal and academic progress. There are six categories, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond and titanium.
100 recognition points = Bronze Recognition Certificate
200 recognition points = Silver Recognition Certificate
300 recognition points = Gold Recognition Certificate
500 recognition points = Platinum Recognition Certificate
750 recognition points = Diamond Recognition Certificate
1000 recognition points = Titanium Recognition Certificate
Each half term, parents/carers will receive notification of how many recognition points their son/daughter has and what the next milestone certificate they can aim towards. We encourage parents/carers to consider what reward they consider appropriate to support every child in achieving their full potential.
Headteacher commendations are awarded to students who have displayed a significant contribution to the school community, exceeded in a specific field, exhibited remarkable character virtues, or contributed to the school in other ways. These are awarded throughout the year and are nominated by staff in all areas of the school.
Standout Student
The Standout Student award is given to one student in every lesson who has made an exceptional contribution or effort. This could be a student whose verbal contributions or work completed are of an exceptional standard, or a student who has made significant progress through hard work and sustained effort. It could also be awarded to a student who has made a sustained improvement in their behaviour after receiving sanctions in previous lessons. The Standout Student award should be given in addition to, not instead of, any recognition points a student earns in a lesson, and itself is equivalent to 2 recognition points on Class Charts. It can also be awarded in Sixth Form lessons.
Awards
There are five different awards available:
· Arts, Culture and Creativity
· Community and Civic Action
· Reading and Oracy
· Sports
· STEM
Each award has five levels:
· Bronze
· Silver
· Gold
· Platinum
· Diamond
The criteria are written so that the awards can be achieved progressively throughout the school years. So, year 7 can access Bronze; year 8 can still achieve Bronze but can then access Silver; year 9 being able to achieve up to Gold, Key Stage 4 up to Platinum and KS5 up to Diamond.
To enable all students the opportunities to achieve all these awards, despite whether the category is a strength of theirs, they have been written with the curriculum and school activities and events in mind. In each type of award, at each level, there are five possible actions, of which students need to complete three.
By achieving three out of the five actions, students will receive a pass for that award at the particular level, for which they will receive a badge which they will wear on their blazer.To support and challenge the development of our students, they can opt to receive a higher level of pass, either a merit or distinction, for which they will receive an additional certificate showing their higher level of pass.
An example: Bronze Art, Culture and Creativity Award
¨ Attend an arts or creative club for at least one term in year 7.
¨ Enter at least one arts or creative competition in year 7.
¨ Become a subject ambassador of an arts or creative subject for at least one term in year 7.
¨ Produce an independent arts or creative article or piece of work during and show to your tutor/ arts teacher.
¨ Visit a cultural place of interest, theatre, museum or gallery and take a picture with your favourite exhibit.
A student might attend a a club which the teacher running the club would sign off in the child’s planner.
They may enter the photography competition, and the photography teacher would sign this off in their planner.
They may then visit the Tate Gallery, so they need to take a picture of them there and show it to their form tutor to sign this action off.
The student has now passed this award at Bronze level and can receive the badge. To receive this badge, they bring their signed off planner to Mr Hashman.
They may decide to challenge and stretch themselves a bit further to try to achieve this at the merit level. To do this, they need to pick one thing linked to the award so a portrait or an artist from the Tate Gallery and do some independent research and write it up in 300 words.
The student has now passed this award at Bronze level with merit. To receive this badge and certificate, they need to present their research to Mr Hashman with their signed off planner.
If they really want to stretch themselves and achieve this award with distinction, they need to do an oral presentation lasting 3 minutes to a teacher of their choice based on their written research. This student has now passed this award at Bronze level with distinction. To receive this badge and certificate, they need to present their signed planner, research article and a signed statement from the chosen teacher to Mr Hashman.
CONSEQUENCES
A sanction system works in conjunction with our recognition system to support students in exhibiting the desired behaviours that will enable them to achieve their full potential. There are different sanctions that can be awarded during lessons and outside of the classroom.
Tardiness Detentions
If a student is tardy to class (late for no good reason), they receive a break time detention the following day; the duration equalling the number of minutes they were tardy to lesson.
School Ready
If a student is not ready for school (late to school, lack of equipment, unacceptable uniform), they receive a 20 minute lunchtime detention the following day.
Red Cards
If a student receives a Red Card, they receive a 30 minute detention the following day after school. Red Cards can be issued for the following reasons:
· Red Card – removal from lesson
· Red Card – remain in class
· Red Card – mobile phone use
· Red Card – defiance
· Red Card – play fighting
· Red Card – chewing gum
· Red Card – swearing
· Red Card – litter
· Red Card – truancy (*60 minute after school detention)
If a student receives two Red Cards in the same day, they receive a 60 minute detention after school the following day.
Detentions are served between 3:15–3:45pm or 3:15–4:15pm the following day and parents/carers will be notified via the Class Charts Parent App (log-in details will be provided).
