Academic Academy

Expectations of students in this Academy

Success

Students will:

• Complete an Academic merit by the end of Year 7
• Manage a varied homework programme
• Produce quality work that demonstrates depth of thinking
• Complete set work within agreed time frames

Attitude

Students will:

• Be committed to being challenged and extended academically
• Respect the environment and resources

Involvement

Students will:

• Participate in a balanced curriculum with a core focus on Numeracy and Literacy
• Be actively involved in other areas of the Attitude for Excellence programme
• Enter the ICAS tests, Maths Fair, Science Fair and Otago Problem Solving Challenge

Leadership

Students will:

• Demonstrate leadership through peer and group mentoring
• Respect and include students of all abilities