Student recognition

The entry point for our positive reinforcement, the Thrive point is given to all students who meet our academy expectations. 

Some examples of where a Thrive would be awarded:

• Students show a positive attitude to learning.
• Students show a positive attitude around the academy.
• Students show high levels of engagement during lessons or directed time.
• Students meet the academies high expectations.
• Students have been active participants in their lesson.
• Students have been consistent in their positive actions - always had the right equipment ready, perfect uniform standards upheld, at lesson on time.

The second level of recognition for students to be awarded, the Thrive+ builds on the Thrive and awards double the points.

Some examples of where a Thrive+ would be awarded:

• Students show an aptitude to go above and beyond around the academy. For example. picking up litter; supporting peers or staff on the corridors or in social times.

• Students go above and beyond within the classroom. For example, answering the majority of questions; supporting peers to make progress; showing high levels of productivity and progress; completing additional home learning to support studies.

The highest level of recognition point given at DCO is the Values point. This is higher than the Thrive+ & is worth triple the basic Thrive.

Some examples of where a Values point would be awarded:

• Students show exceptional school values of Determination, Integrity and Trust. For example, supporting in school events (Open evenings, parent’s evenings); representing the academy in fixtures or Dixons Cup competitions; attending an extra-curricular club and 100% attendance per week.
• Students perform an outstanding action that a staff member wants to recognise as special. This could be helping another student in an emergency, showing over and above resilience to hardship, or truly exceptional performance.