FAQ's

frequently asked questions.

Welcome to the FAQ area of the site. Please look here to see if we have already answered a question you have for the school.

How do I enrol my child at Annan Academy?

Phone the school office (01461202954) with your child's date of birth and you will be put through to the correct member of senior staff  who will discuss the enrolment procedures.

Who do I speak to about my child?

Phone the school office (01461202954) and you will be put through to the correct member of the pupil support team, teacher or senior staff  who will be happy to discuss your child with you. Alternatively you can contact senior staff and principal teachers using the email system. details are given on the "Contact Us" section of the web site.

How do I make an appointment with pupil support / depute head or head teacher?

Phone the school office (01461202954) and you will be put through to the correct member of the pupil support team, teacher or senior staff  who will be happy to discuss your child with you. Alternatively you can contact senior staff and principal teachers using the email system. details are given on the "Contact Us" section of the web site.

My child is absent from school - what do I do?

Phone the school office (01461202954) or call the school "Absence line"  08452270336 and inform the office staff who will inform class teachers. Please note! For each absence a note must be provided by the parent or guardian, even if you have called the school.

My child has a Doctors appointment, how do I arrange for him/her to get out of school?

For appointments made during school hours a letter / note from the parent or guardian is required, informing the school of the time the pupil is required to be released from school.

What dates are the school holidays?

Holidays dates are identified on the school calendar.

Why does Annan Academy have a school based police officer?

The Community based Police officer's role within the school is detailed on the "PC Graham" section of the school web site.

I have a booked a family holiday, who do inform?

Phone the school office (01461202954) and you will be put through to the correct member of the pupil support team or senior staff  who will be happy to discuss this with you.

My child is absent and I rang the absence line, do I still need to send a note?

Yes! All absences must be supported by a note from the parent or guardian for the school records of absence.

What is the Parent Council?

The Parent council was formed following the introduction of the
Scottish Schools (Parent Involvement) Act 2006 and aims to help all
parents to:

· be better involved with their child’s education and learning both at school and in the wider community

· feel welcomed as active participants in the life of the school

 · encourage parents to express their view on school education and to work in partnership with the school.

What do we do?

 The Parent Council supports the work of the school in a variety of ways and it:

 · is involved in drawing up the school development plan

 · helps parents to become involved in their child’s learning to improve achievement

 · build positive relationships
between the Parent Forum, the school and the wider community

 · fundraises to provide additional equipment and resources for the school

 · facilitates school events and works with staff to devise events which are enjoyable, encourage parental participation and that suit the needs of parents and fit into their schedules

How can I get involved in my child’s education?

 By:

 · encouraging your child to take an active part in school activities

 · checking learning outcomes on a regular basis

 · supporting your child by coming along to parents’ evenings

 · checking your child has everything before leaving home

 · supporting fundraising activities within the school

When does the parent Council meet?

We meet every month in the Academy (generally the 3rd Wednesday)