What is Good Standing?
At Exmouth District High School, all students begin each term with Good Standing. Students are responsible for maintaining their Good Standing by consistently meeting our school expectations.
Good Standing recognises positive behaviour, work ethic, attendance and adherence to the school dress code. Students who maintain Good Standing are eligible to participate in a range of social and non-curricular activities, including excursions, camps, interschool events and reward days.
Good Standing and Our Code of Conduct
Our Good Standing Policy supports the Exmouth District High School Code of Conduct, which is built around three core values:
- We Are Respectful
- We Are Responsible
- We Aim High
These values guide how we learn, behave and care for ourselves, others and our environment.
We believe students learn best in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where positive relationships, high expectations and personal responsibility are valued.
Good Standing encourages students to take ownership of their choices, understand how their actions impact themselves and others, and contribute positively to our school community.
Maintaining Good Standing
To maintain Good Standing, students must:
- Demonstrate our Code of Conduct values: We Are Respectful, We Are Responsible and We Aim High.
- Comply with the Attendance Policy.
- Follow the School Dress Code Policy.
Withdrawal and Restoration of Good Standing
Students may lose their Good Standing when they do not meet school expectations. The table below outlines the circumstances in which Good Standing may be withdrawn, the actions taken by the school and the requirements for students to regain their Good Standing.
Individual circumstances will be considered by the Principal when making decisions about the withdrawal and restoration of Good Standing.
| REASONS | LEVEL AT WHICH LOSS OF GOOD STANDING OCCURS | REQUIREMENTS TO REGAIN GOOD STANDING | ACTION |
| Dress Code Infringement | Third and all subsequent occasions | 10 consecutive school days were attended complying with the school dress code | Letter of concern to parent/caregiver on second infringement |
| Attendance | Unauthorised and/or attendance below 85% in any 10-week period. Medical evidence or family circumstance will be taken into consideration for absences below 85%. | Good standing reinstated after clearing of unexplained absences, attendance rising above 85% or at beginning of a new ten week period | Phone contact with parent/caregiver at point of concern |
| Behaviour | Any incident of referral to the leadership team for significant negative behaviours. The leadership team will decide whether the referral warrants a loss of good standing. Three significant incidents within one term will result in the loss of good standing. | 10 to 20 consecutive days of no further incidents of unacceptable behaviour. (Restoration dealt with on an individual basis under direction of school admin.) | Contact with parent or caregiver for each instance of a student being given a detention |
| Suspension | First and all subsequent occasions however a second suspension in a term will result in loss of good standing for the term | Automatic loss of ‘Good Standing.’ (Restoration dealt with on an individual basis under direction of school admin. Notionally 20 consecutive days of positive behaviour.) | Parent interview/case conference on re-entry to school. Two week behaviour contract on re-entry to school. |
Important Information
- Students must have Good Standing to participate in social and non-curricular activities, including excursions, incursions, camps, social events, interschool events and Good Standing reward days.
- All students will continue to have access to the school curriculum, regardless of their Good Standing status.
