Inclusiveness


 * __Aim High Individual Differences and Inclusiveness Policy __**

__**Rationale**__ We aim to help each and every student to discover and develop their individual talents and passions in all areas of the curriculum while recognising that learning is a broad activity encompassing many avenues. We provide an opportunity for every student to achieve. We recognize and value the contribution each student makes to this world as a unique individual with limitless potential. We encourage students to invest in their colleagues, family, community and themselves in discovering their place in the world and engaging in a process of learning that will continue long after they have left the school.

__**Aim**__ This policy seeks to create an inclusive learning environment for all students, staff, parents and the broader community of Aim High School. This policy ensures that the individual talents and unique contributions within the whole school environment are acknowledged and supported by the School. Every individual student, parent, staff member and community member is treated equally and fairly, without discrimination or exclusion based on gender, race, religion, culture, physical characteristics or socio-economic status. Students, Parents, Staff and the Community are actively supported in every aspect of their relationship with the School. The School does not operate in isolation from the broader community and this Policy aims to ensure that every opportunity is given to develop a sense of ownership and accessibility to the School. Aim High School’s Individual and Inclusiveness Policy will provide students, parents, staff and the community with a structure that ensures that all parties are treated in a manner that respects and supports their unique talents and abilities. It ensures that the whole School community operates in a manner that is consistent with government policy and the broader expectations of society. This Policy actively promotes the ongoing development of programs and strategies that foster a cohesive and valued School community.

__**Implementation**__ This policy will be implemented in the following ways: Students. Parents.
 * Aim High School has a curriculum that supports the unique and individual differences of each student. Every student will have an individual learning pathway that is negotiated between the student, parent/carer and homegroup teacher.
 * Student progress is reviewed on a regular basis.
 * Students will have access to a variety of experiences and opportunities to extend their individual development. Activities will be selected and approved according to their ability to promote inclusiveness.
 * Educational programs and activities that address factors such as gender, religion, race, cultural background, socio-economic status and disability will be incorporated into the School’s agenda.
 * Aim High School acknowledges the individual needs of students. Extra resources will be allocated according to funding needs of students with special needs and/or requirements.
 * Aim High School will provide information and assistance to parents with consideration given to the needs of the parent body.
 * Evening and day sessions for parent/teacher interviews will cater for parent schedules
 * The provision of translators to address linguistic difference.
 * Clear and user/friendly report formats that effectively communicate student progress.
 * Financial options regarding payments for excursions and levees.
 * Regular contact with staff with clear lines of communication stated.
 * Parents are an important resource that is often underutilised. Parents will be approached to provide the School with knowledge and expertise to enhance the School’s curriculum.
 * A Parent Resource Ledger will be compiled. This will allow the whole School community input into the daily life of the School.

Staff. Community.
 * Teachers provide students with information and opportunities to further their learning. Teachers will ensure that topics and resources cater for all individuals.
 * Materials will be relevant to the interests and needs of students and will actively promote an appreciation and development of empathy towards individual differences.
 * Staff will have access to professional development opportunities that promote inclusiveness in Aim High School.
 * Opportunities to give feedback, share knowledge and expertise will be timetabled into the meeting schedule. All staff members will have the opportunity to address the staff body.
 * All Staff and their disciplines will have equal representation within the School.
 * Communication with the broader school community is an important feature of Aim High School. Newsletters and media releases will incorporate language and material accessible to a wide cross section of the community.
 * All disciplines and extra curricula activities will be represented in promotional material.
 * Aim High School will actively seek support and assistance from local businesses and organisations.
 * The School will maintain close links with its community and develops programs and activities that reflect the diversity within the community.

__**Review**__ This policy will be reviewed by the Aim High School Council every three years. It may be brought before School Council by any member of the Council as an item for discussion at any time during this three year period. It may be revised at any time prior to the three year deadline if the majority agree.

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