Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 11 th 2014
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Transcript of Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening September 11 th 2014
Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening
September 14th 2017
Our Sixth Form Aims
‘Work hard, play hard, pray hard’To ensure students maximise their potentialTo provide the best teaching possibleTo support students now and for their futureTo nurture and develop students within a
Christian community
THE SCHOOL WEEK
Two week timetable27-30 hours of subject lessonsThree assemblies per week1 hour of Sixth Form R.E.Compulsory Games - Wednesday pmFloating tutor period
STUDY TIME
Study periods in schoolEnlarged Study area in Sixth Form blockFree classrooms in Sixth Form blockNew Study Centre with Learning MentorICT classrooms and Sports Science roomLibrary
STUDY HABITS
Quality and quantity !!3 hours minimum per night…Quiet area at homeMake use of Sixth Form Block (Study
Club)Weekends - vitalNot too much paid employmentAvoid distractions
(Xbox, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram…)
ESTABLISHING A ROUTINE
Know what is expectedAdjust to new teaching methodsSet high standardsBe organisedComplete necessary reading and research
Use the plannerRecord work and due datePlan what to do each night Meet deadlinesParent to sign weekly
KEYS TO SUCCESS
MotivatedInvolved in classSeeks guidanceMeets deadlinesReads widely
Uses a wide range of resources
Refers to specification and mark scheme
Works towards challenging targets
UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL
On the wrong course!Not transitioning to independent study Lack of focus, application and pride in
workFailure to meet deadlinesInadequate communication with teachersPoor punctuality and attendance
Expectations, opportunities and privileges
Targets (MEGs and AGs)
Achievement and Behaviour codes
Uniform – role models
K+ and Pathways to Law
Privileges PhonesSigning out More flexible food service
Pastoral Care
Pastoral team Miss Elson, Head of Year 12 Form tutors (10 groups, c.20 students) Mrs Peters - Learning Mentor and Pastoral
Support Officer Other support services and staff
Bursaries – Mrs Dobbins
Year 12 Assessment Calendar
November 3rd Academic Review 1 November 29th Main Parents’ Evening January 22nd Winter examinations March 5th School report issued April 17th Easter examinations May 4th Academic Review 2 Mid June Start of UCAS process June 20th University Info Evening
Community Life
OAPs’ Christmas party
Charity work
Retreats
Open Evening – 28th Sept.
Careers Day– 6th July
Subject prefects
Peer mentors
Supervision of Yr 7/8 discos
School trips
Sports teams
Music
Chaplaincy
Stage crew
A Three Way Contract
Students/Parents/Campion StaffWork / life balancePrioritisingRising to demands of new study regimeCommunicating concerns - via parent portalBeing supported and being supportive‘Auctore Deo’ – ‘The Enterprise is of God’
Studying In The Sixth Form
GCE Advanced Level Courses
A Levels
Usually 3 subjects in Year 12
(Most have 2 modules per subject)Usually 3 subjects in Year 13
(Most have 2 further modules)
A handful of exceptions to the above
Opportunity to do Extended Project Qualif.
A Level reforms Since Sept 2015, examinations have progressively
moved to a linear format
(i.e. public exams at end of two years, not modular)
Students no longer take AS examinations at Campion, as these have been de-coupled from A Levels (i.e. they are separate qualifications)
Assessment:Summer session onlyGrades from A* to E Usually by written examination, except in subjects where other methods are appropriate (e.g.History, PE, Design or Computer Science)
Public examinations - ‘new style’
Getting to know the courseStudents must make themselves aware of:Examination Board (OCR, AQA, EDEXCEL)Download specificationScheme of WorkMethods of Assessment:
Exams / Practicals / CourseworkUnit weightings
Managing learning
Ownership of learning and resultsTargets
Minimum Expected Grades - MEGs
Aspirational Grades - AGsCommunication with teachersAsking the right questionsUsing feedback (verbal and written)
Year 12 Assessment Calendar
November 3rd Academic Review 1 November 29th Main Parents’ Evening January 22nd Winter examinations March 5th School report issued April 17th Easter examinations May 4th Academic Review 2 Mid June Start of UCAS process June 20th University Info Evening