Y10 Induction 2014
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Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014
This Evening
Introduction
Expectations / 6th Form Requirements
GCSE Examinations
Controlled Assessment
Homework
Monitoring
SLG
Support
Wellbeing
Attendance & Punctuality
Out of school
Concerns
GCSE Success
In 2014, 100% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE
including English and Maths.
100% of students achieved A*-C grades in ALL GCSEs taken.
An astonishing 85% of examinations taken were awarded an A*-A
grade and 99% at A*-B.
46% of grades were awarded A*.
6th Form Requirements for 2016 Entry will remain the same as in
previous years; 4 A grades and 2 B grades, including Grade B in
Maths and English Language.
Examinations
Core Science is examined at the end of Year 10
All other subjects are examined at the end of Year 11.
Controlled Assessment
Controlled Assessment is an element of many subjects at
GCSE.
Level of control varies depending on the stage of the
Controlled Assessment.
ICT Facilities are provided where necessary.
Absences should be avoided.
Malpractice can lead to disqualification.
Timetable is available now; a paper copy has been
handed out tonight.
Year 10 Examinations
Year 10 Exams run from 20th – 27th April, 2015.
Internal exams and students will be provided with a
timetable nearer the time.
Dates for the external Science Exams (Core Science) will
be given later in the year.
Study at GCSE
Study skills
Important to get into good habits and build on foundation from
earlier years.
Organisation / deadlines
Homework diaries
Homework timetable.
Approximately two hours per night.
Monitoring
Information from teachers about progress
Year 10 first Report – December 2014.
Examination results
Internal examinations in Year 10; mock examinations in
Year 11.
Problems may include organisation, lack of understanding in a
subject, underachieving in a subject, behaviour issues.
SLG
SLG is the new Parent Portal for accessing Reports and
Data.
It replaces E-Portal from this academic year.
Monitoring
Target Setting takes place over the next few weeks;
GCSE Targets based on prior attainment across the past
three years of study
Meetings with Form Tutor / Senior Tutor / Assistant
Senior Tutor
Journal; organisation, homework, behaviour.
Mentoring Programme
Support
Form Tutors.
Subject Teachers.
Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr
Payne).
Home / School Partnership.
Wellbeing
Enrichment lessons as part of the 10 day cycle.
Mindfulness.
Extra Curricular Activities.
External Support / Advice;
Careers Advisor
Relate/42nd street Counsellor
Educational Psychologist
Attendance
Essential to maintain good attendance;
Below 95% attendance will trigger a letter home;
Below 85% Persistent Absentee (DfE Guidelines)
Punctuality;
8.40am Start
Remind your daughters about the need to be punctual to
lessons!
Out of School
Extra curricular activities (sports / music / dance/ drama/
computing etc)
Social life
Friendship problems
Mobile phones
Internet – social media
Employment
Contacts
Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr
Payne) -concerns directed to relevant staff
Mrs Crossley - Pastoral Assistant (attendance,
punctuality, absence)
Educational Welfare Officer
[email protected]
Key Dates
December 2014; Y10 Interim Report
26th March 2015; Y10 Parents’ Evening
20th – 27th April 2015; Year 10 Internal Exams
July 2015; End of Year Report