Year 12 Information Evening for Parents Wednesday 1 st October 2014 Head of Sixth Form : Mr Witham...

Year 12 Information Evening for Parents

Wednesday 1st October 2014 Head of Sixth Form : Mr Witham

The Clarendon AcademyAspire to Excellence

Sixth Form results: Achievement at AS Level

• A – B % has increased from 14% in 2008 to 32% in 2014• A – C % has increased from 33% in 2008 to just under 60% in 2014

• However there are a number of students who do not fulfil their potential at AS. (The national pass rate for AS level is 83%)

• How do we ensure, working together, that your son/daughter achieves their potential in the Sixth Form?


A2 Results• A2 Results 2014• Rise in A*-A% compared to 2013• A*-B grade was above 42% for the 5th Consecutive year.• We maintained our pass rate of 98%, whilst the national pass rate fell.

• All students in Year 13 achieved the grades needed to undertake their place at University, and many are now studying at the top Russell Group Universities.


Overview of the next two years

September 2014 Commencement of AS /BTecsOctober 2014 Internal tests and progress reportJanuary 2015 AS Trial examinationsFebruary 2015 Academic Board (follow up fortnightly meetings)March 2015 Parents’ eveningMay/June 2015 AS examinationsJuly 2015 Commence University application processAugust 2015 AS results are publishedSeptember 2015 A2 courses (choose 3 courses) are finalisedSept–November 2015 Finalise University applications (or alternatives)January 2016 A2 Trial examinationsMay/June 2016 A2 examinationsAugust 2016 A2 results are published


Course StructuresYear 12

Typically 4 AS levels. 2 or 3 units of assessment in each subject(may include coursework and practical units)

orNational Diploma Btec (equivalent to 3 A levels)

orA combination of AS levels and Btec qualifications

Year 13Typically 3 subjects taken into A2, again with 2 or 3 units in each subject

orCompletion of Btec qualifications

Final A level grade based on the sum of the AS and A2 results with each year counting for 50%


Why is this year so important?

• AS courses lay the foundation for A2 results• Progression to A2 dependent on achievement at AS: students with a “U”

grade will not progress to A2. • All AS grades will be on university applications (UCAS) • This year provides the evidence for predicted grades for UCAS • University offers are dependent on AS grades & predicted grades• Final Btec grades will be dependent on successful completion of units of

work in year 12. Missed deadlines will result in fails.


GCSE and AS level study: what is the difference?

• Independent learning is the basis of post 16 study. • Productive private study in school and at home • Course content much deeper and more intellectually demanding • Success demands consistent effort through the year • Cannot recover lost ground in final few weeks before examinations • Revision needs to be an on-going process.


Ability v attitude7 = All As 6 = All Bs 5 = All Cs

Average GCSE points AS Grades

Student A 5.17 B,B,B

Student B 5.25 C,E,U

Student E 4.63 B,B,C

Student F 4.56 U,U,U

Student G 6.60 A,A,B,C

Student H 6.50 D,D,E,U

Where can Year 12 study?AG1:

A very low noise, supervised Study room

AG3:

A silent, supervised Sixth Form library

The Library: A silent, supervised whole school library

Sixth Form work room: An unsupervised room where students can discuss work and undertake group work.

The Bistro: Our new café provides a place to complete work in a fantastic setting.

Expectations: How should the students be effectively learning independently?

• Additional reading - texts, journals, newspapers• Re-writing of class notes• Adding to class notes from different texts and internet sources• Attending surgeries or revision sessions• Undertaking examination questions / essay writing• Re-drafting of homework following feedback• Self testing , internet revision sites, peer support

A shift away from the phrase “I haven’t got anything to do”

An exampleThe Clarendon Academy

Aspire to Excellence

How much should they be working?Four AS courses 16 -20 hours of teaching per week

Three AS courses 13- 15 hours

Three AS + one GCSE 19 hours

Extended Project AS 1 hour per week

In addition :

Community Action MIN 1 hour per fortnight

Private Study MIN 4/5 hours per week

during school day Extend 7 hours per week

Independent study 3 to 5 hours per subject per week

Expectations: Attendance• “I haven’t got a lesson, I don’t have to go in”…..

• All students should have an attendance of 97%+• Year 12 students must be on site between 08:45 and 3:00pm• They must register at the 6th Form desk if they do not have a lesson either

periods 1 and 5. • If attendance falls below 92% a letter will be sent home. A School

Attendance meeting will be held if it has not improved within 2 weeks with a set of targets which will be reviewed fortnightly.


Using Data in the 6th Form

• Many Sixth Form centres track progress by judging a student’s progress against what would be expected to be their minimum performance. They are set minimum performance grades.

• However the students at the Academy are set target grades. These are aspirational grades, but are not limiting. They are set for A2 grades but remain unchanged throughout their studies.

• The regular reporting system will recognise and praise the students making progress at, or above, their expected performance.

• It will identify students that are under-performing and take action to help them improve.

How will you know how they are progressing?

• Continuous assessment by subject staff based on specific pieces of work. (If you have concerns contact subject staff)•A formal assessment in October – results posted home.•5 Progress reports in October, December, January, March and July which are posted home, including one written report.•Formal trial exams in January – Results posted home. Further mock exams in March.•Academic Board in February for those students who under-achieved in Mock exams.

Beyond the curriculumExtra Curricular weekly programme:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5-a-side Football Netball Amateur Dramatics Go Green Engineering Club

Table games

School band Robotics club Badminton Volleyball

Survival cooking at University

Fitness class (for girls)

Additional extra- curricular activities

• First Aid Training , Duke of Edinburgh, 6th Form Rugby • Extended Project, Community Action, Mentoring, Supporting younger students in class

Leadership opportunities• Senior Prefect roles• Social committee roles• Running societies and clubs• Working with younger students

How can you best support your son/daughter with their 6th Form studies?• Discuss their studies, and support them with independent study.• Support us with ensuring they meet our expectations• Contact subject teachers or relevant staff if you have concerns, or want a

progress update.• Limit paid work outside of school

A strong work ethic, in and out of lessons, coupled with outstanding attendance will lead to a successful year.


Communication

Winston Witham (Head of Sixth Form) [email protected] Ridyard (Assistant Head of Sixth Form) [email protected] Jesson (6th Form Admin Assistant) [email protected] Wheeler (Exams Officer) [email protected] Merchant (Attendance Officer) [email protected] Wiggins (Careers advisor) [email protected] Julie Thomas (UCAS and post 18 options) [email protected]

Careers Information and Guidance

What do we offer ? •Within the Academy in Year 12 : • A comprehensive programme delivered through assemblies and workshop

activities throughout Year 12 and 13 …………..goal setting, employability skills, career planning etc • Clarendon Academy “Next Step” Careers Conference in June 2015 • Oxbridge / Russell Group Programme starting in January 2015. Mentoring

from Oxford University • Career appointments with our careers advisor Polly Wiggins. Every

Wednesday . Access to comprehensive careers website


What do we offer ? In partnership with other providers / events• Bath University “taster days “ in a variety of subjects, starting with Computer science in

October. Chemistry, Sport and Social Sciences to follow • Access to Higher Education Conferences organised by UCAS and Wiltshire College (over 50 Universities represented) April 2015 • “On Track” mentoring programme through our partnership with Bath University.

September 2014 to April 2015 • Career Mentoring via local companies for students interested in careers centred on

Business , Finance and Engineering. • Information on Summer schools , eg Bath Spa, Bath University, Bristol University,

Southampton University


UCAS

UCAS Guidance • Clarendon has provided a highly effective programme for many years. • In general, approx 70% of Year 13 apply to University ( this year 85% have started

applications) This year, all students wishing to take up a place in September 2104 were successful. • The programme will start in Term 3 for those students we feel should be aiming for The

Russell Group Universities or Oxbridge ( based on GSCE scores and A level potential) • Individual support with the whole application process including : writing personal

statements, interview skills and student finance • Parent and Student presentations on Student Finance in May for Year 12 and March for

Yr 13


Work Experience • Post 18, Universities and employers are less interested in the tradition two

week Year 10 “work experience” and may expect more recent and relevant placements • Highly recommended for careers in : • Medicine / Health / Veterinary science • Engineering• Teaching / Child Care / Social Work

• Level 3 Apprenticeships

• Can be a full week or individual work shadow days with different companies


Queries and Questions How can we support parents / carers ?

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