Transcript Staff Restructuring 2010

Welcome to our
Curriculum Evening
Year 8
How can you support
your children so that they
achieve their best?
• Read through the curriculum section on the website with them and
ensure that you are both / all clear about what is needed for success
in each subject.
• Read the newsletter each week for up to date information
about what is happening, in particular extra–curricular
opportunities. These are also all published in a regularly
updated leaflet.
• Attend the year 8 parents’ evening on Thursday 26th March
2015. This is also where you will receive relevant information
as your child decides which Arts electives to choose for year
9.
• Ensure that they attend school every day. Excellent
attendance is key to success.
How can you support
your children so that they
achieve their best?
Check their planner daily
• Your child should be receiving a stamp EVERY
lesson to indicate they have followed the “Learn
and Achieve” expectations.
• Following these will greatly enhance their
chances of success.
How can you support
your children so that they
achieve their best?
• If your child has a code in their planner – it
means they have not followed the “Learn and
Achieve” expectations.
• This means they are damaging their chances of
success.
• Please discuss any codes with them and help
them to change their behaviours.
How can you support
your children so that they
achieve their best?
Look out for progress data being sent home after data collections
Questions to ask about this are…
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Is the P.O. ( projected outcome) the same (or better) than the MEL
(Minimum Expected Level)?
If not – what needs to be done about this? It is really important that
your child asks for help with this if they are not clear.
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Is the attitude grade at 1 or 2 ?– if not, what will they do straight away to
sort this out?
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Is the homework grade a 1 or a 2 ? – if not, should they attend homework
club every day? What help/support do you/they need? Please ask us for
help…
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
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Ensure that homework is completed
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All our research shows that study outside the classroom will enhance your
child’s chance of success.
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It is essential as we move towards the exams that ALL homework is
completed to the best of your child’s ability.
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No homework = 60 minutes supported homework detention.
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Don’t forget – homework club is available every evening in the LRC with
staff on hand to support with completion.
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Please encourage your child to attend this if struggling.
Year 8 English
Your child will study the following units this year:
-Conflict
-Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and Comedy
-Creative Writing
Each unit will focus on the key skills for English.
Homework is provided in a printed booklet for your child.
They will be set an extended piece of homework every
fortnight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english
Year 8 Mathematics
We have launched an exciting new mastery curriculum in Mathematics.
Your child will study the following units this year:
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Number and Proportional reasoning
Algebraic expressions
2-Dimensional Geometry
Statistics
Each unit will focus on a deeper learning of Mathematical Skills and their
applications.
Each unit will conclude with:
– A focussed assessment paper
– Detailed analysis of your child’s performance
– Two weeks of re-teach time to address any misconceptions
www.mymaths.co.uk
Teachers available