The school day is divided up into 6 periods:
| Tutorial | 8.20 am | 8.45 am |
| Lesson 1 | 8.45 am | 9.35 am |
| Lesson 2 | 9.35 am | 10.20 am |
| BREAK | 10.20 am | 10.50 am |
| Lesson 3 | 10.50 am | 11.35 am |
| Lesson 4 | 11.35 am | 12.25 pm |
| LUNCH | 12.25 pm | 1.20 pm |
| Lesson 5 | 1.20 pm | 2.10 pm |
| Lesson 6 | 2.10 pm | 2.55 pm |
| DISMISSAL | 2.55 pm |
Unless remaining for a supervised activity all students must leave the campus without unnecessary delay after dismissal.
What is taught in each Year
Years 7, 8 and 9. The Timetable is organized on a 10 Day cycle. Time allocated to each subject for the 10 days is as follows:
| Y7 | Y8 | Y9 | |
| Maths | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Science | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| English | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Soc. Studies | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| R.E. | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Spanish | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Music | 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Life Skills | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| P.E. | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Art | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Home Ec. | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Tech. | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| I.T. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Drama | 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
Homework and Coursework
Homework is set for the following reasons:
to encourage students to work and study in their own time.
to allow classwork to concentrate on those activities which need a teachers presence.
to allow students to practise skills learned in the classroom.
to make use of information outside of school
to involve parents/guardians and other adults in the students’ work.
The amount of homework will depend on the subject. It is to be expected that the amount of homework will increase as a student progresses through the school.
Homework is not optional. It is an integral part of the teaching and learning programme. Parents should check on homework regularly and contact their child’s Tutor if they feel that it is not being set or is overburdening the child. A Homework Timetable will be issued to all students at the beginning of the Autumn term.
Coursework may be in the form of a project which is to be completed over a short or an extended period of time. It is an opportunity for the students to do individual guided research and call on support from parents/guardians or other adults as well as library and ICT resources. It is important that all coursework be completed by the date requested without exception.
Both Homework and Coursework are areas where the support of parents and guardians is important. Frequent checking in the students ‘Student Navigator’ should keep parents abreast of what is happening. Please remember that “No Homework to do” if heard frequently is a sure sign that your child’s Tutor should be contacted without delay.
Sex Education
Sex Education is taught as part of the Lifeskills course which all students follow through Years 7, 8 and 9. It includes personal relationships, the family and individual responsibility. Sex Education is seen as part of the process of developing a balanced and healthy outlook to life as well as a caring and respectful attitude to others.
The Sex Education programme follows the guidelines established by the Education Department.
Parents/guardians who may have any queries about this area of the curriculum should contact the Head of Lifeskills or the Principal for further information.
Extra-Curricular Activities
There is a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. These take place between 2.50 and 3.45 on Monday-Wednesday inclusive.
Regular activities include:
| Steel Band | Badminton |
| Spanish Club | Girl Guides/Scouts |
| Technology Club | Seasonal sports |
| Newspaper Club | Key Club |
| Youth to Youth | Math Club |
| Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme | Homework Supervision |
Late buses operate on these days and students can travel on them provided they have engaged in a supervised school activity.
Students are encouraged to participate in at least one of the many activities available to them during the week.
Religious Education
Religious Education at George Hicks is non-denominational. Religious instruction is the prerogative of parents/caregivers and faith groups and is not the responsibility of the school.
All the major religions are covered but in particular Judaism, Islam and Christianity. As Christianity is the predominant faith of the Cayman Islands it receives prominence in the discussion of religious topics.
A strong link is under way between Religious Education and Lifeskills. Where the two subject converge and will use these opportunities to allow students to see how knowledge and understanding from different perspectives combine to provide greater awareness, clarity and meaning in their life.