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Contacts… Jane McDonough • [email protected] Paul Canning • [email protected] Geraldine Owen • [email protected] Tracey Witter • [email protected] Summer 2013 •100% pass rate •54% of grades were A*, A or B •Grades have been up every year for last 4 years •2015 will be even better… Partnership Home: support, cooperation, guidance, a working space, communicating with college School: academic rigour, support & help, information & guidance, provider of opportunities. Success Student: working to potential, high aspirations, making contribution to college life Changing the Mindset •‘I can’t do Maths’ •‘I’m rubbish at English’ •‘I can’t do essays’ •‘I’ve tried but I just don’t get it’ •‘X is a natural – they can just do it’ Growth Mindset • • • • • • Enjoy challenges Undaunted by setbacks Seek advice and criticism Regard errors as instructive Employ diverse learning strategies Bounce back Tiger • Is Tiger Gifted and Talented? • Was it down to hard work? How is studying at Advanced level different from GCSE? • Greater subject depth • Increased student responsibility • More independent research and study • More analysis and critical evaluation • Extended assignments/coursework • Less teacher supervision Weekly Work Pattern Teacher set homework Classwork Independent work Why A Levels or BTECqualifications? • Career opportunities • Life chances and experiences • Higher Education • Earnings potential • Promotion Typical Timetable... • • • • • Four AS level courses (twenty periods) Form Period EVERY morning Mentoring sessions Enrichment on Wednesday afternoon Private Study Periods if only chosen three options A level, AS and BTEC results • AS = Grade A to Grade E • A Level = A*- E • BTEC Distinction * to Pass • University points A Level grade A* = 140 points, A = 120...E = 40 points AS Grade A = 60 points, E = 20 points BTEC...Pass = 40 points, Distinction* = 140points AS RESULTS Should I resit? • Some students rely on resits • Missing mark/poor grade – OK if explained, especially following an illness (explain in reference) • If student is resitting all modules demonstrates that students not performing and not likely to be viewed positively Some expectations… •Time keeping •Homework •Smoking •Use of PODs and E1 •“Free” periods •Study support •Mobiles Some expectations… •Bistro •Dress •ID badges •Common room and Bistro •Cars •Bursary Targets? • What can you/what will teachers expect? • ALPs Target Grade based on GCSE scores • ‘Intervention’ if not hitting targets What information will I receive? • Grades report Friday 15th November • Parents’ Evening Thursday 28th November • Mock Exams Monday 3rd February • Written Reports and grades Friday 28th March • AS Results Thursday 14th August Reporting Absences Ring Sixth Form Office (01204 333266 – select Sixth Form Option) Students need to complete an absence form and return to Sixth Form Office complete with parental signature. If taking holidays during term time, holiday forms are available. Thinking of University? http://www.ucas.co.uk/ //www.opendays.com http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/ www.direct.gov.uk Looking forward: How will my son/daughter be prepared for university/employment? • The HE Conference – March 2014 • Visiting tutors and students • Extensive support with UCAS/application forms • Visits to universities – July 2014 • Connexions Enrichment Activities • Extended Project Qualification • Variety of Sports including Football, Netball and Athletics • Duke of Edinburgh • Primary school placements • Environmental Project with Lancashire Wildlife Trust • Debate Society • Amnesty International Group Any questions? Thank you for your attendance, your attention & your support.