During your Course

Assignments and Coursework

For you to succeed you will need to cope well with the demands of assignments and coursework. In many courses, the assignments are an integral element of the course. All students experience difficulty or stress over work at some time during their course.
How can you avoid problems developing?

    * Ask for Learning Support from your tutor, Assistant Head of Post 16, teacher or Penny Temple
       AS SOON AS YOU THINK YOU NEED IT.
    * Use your free time during the day wisely, find somewhere quiet to study
    * Complete work on time: don't leave it until the last minute.
    * Seek help from your teachers and/or Personal Tutor when you fall behind.
    * Ask about setting yourself realistic targets in an Action Plan opportunities for this will be given in tutor time.
    * Devise a study plan for assignments and coursework. Your tutor will help you.
    * Make full use of the resources such as the library and computer rooms.

Attendance

Attendance is an important issue at as it forms a major part of any reference, whether for employment or university. So please ensure good attendance!

You are expected to register each morning and afternoon for the first term and then when required by your tutor, as well as attend all lessons, classes and tutorials on your agreed timetable. You must also use your private study time constructively.

If you are ill or can not attend for other reasons, please inform your subject teacher and your Personal Tutor.

You can do this by telephoning (0117) 3772742 or email thomast@ashtonpark.bristol.sch.uk when you know in advance that you will be absent.

Please also provide your tutor with a note from your parents/guardian explaining your absence when you return.

Your teacher should be able to advise you on the work you need to complete to avoid falling behind.

If you have the last period free you may leave early once you have signed out.