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Download our Year 9 Autumn Term Curriculum Guide
Download our Ebacc Revision Resources
http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk/Curriculum-guides
CURRICULUM Key Stage 3 (Y7-‐9): The Founda8on of the Secondary Learning Journey • 11 hours in the ‘Core’ (English 4, Mathema8cs 4 and Science 3) • 6 hours in the remaining ‘EBacc’ subjects (Geography 2, History 2, Languages 2) + 1 hour RE (Philosophy, Beliefs and Ethics) • + 7 hours in crea8ve and prac8cal subjects (Art 1, Performing Arts 2, Design Technology 1, PE 2, ICT 1) • 1 hour of ‘Health’
GCSE Options The current Year 9 students will sit their GCSEs in 2020. • New GCSEs significantly more challenging
than old system. • Removal of most coursework and
controlled assessment; greater emphasis on exams.
• Increased focus on ‘knowledge retention’. • Will be graded on a 1-9 scale. No more
A*-G grades. • Option choices will be made during this
year; the GCSEs will start in Year 10.
Grades 1-9 What does it mean?
A*
A
B
C
D E F G U
9 8
7
6 5 4
3
2 1
U
New GCSEs in English language, English
literature and maths will be taught in schools in
England from September 2015, with students
getting their results in August 2017.
The left column shows the traditional GCSE
grading system and the right column shows the
new GCSE grading system.
A grade 4 and above is equal to a C and above.
A similar proportion of students will achieve a
grade 7 and above as a grade A and above.
5 will be the new ‘good pass’
Compulsory Curriculum at Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) • GCSE English Language • GCSE English Literature • GCSE Maths • Science (must learn 2 sciences) • GCSE Religious Education/PBE • PE • Health
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
• It will be awarded for academic achievement in 5 key subject areas (9-5 in specific subjects).
• Only GCSEs count towards the EBacc
• It is aimed to focus students on ‘traditional academic’ subjects so that they are prepared fully for the rigour of university.
• The EBacc will carry significant currency with universities and
employers – easy to understand, new gold standard. • If your child achieved an average level 5 for KS2 SATs then the
Ebacc is compulsory at Chestnut Grove.
What subjects constitute the EB? Subject Detail
Maths Maths only
English Need to study language and literature
Humanity History or Geography
Languages French, Spanish, Italian or a Home Language
Science Triple, Double or Computer Science
Students must achieve 9 - 5 in each of these subjects to be awarded the EBacc
GCSE Computer Science
GCSE Geography
GCSE History
GCSE Media/Film
GCSE Music
GCSE Italian
BTEC Sport
FIRST CHOICE:
PATHWAY C
GCSE French
GCSE Spanish
GCSE Digital Art
GCSE Textiles
GCSE Geography
BTEC Business
FIRST CHOICE:
PATHWAY D
PATHWAY A
GCSE French
GCSE Spanish
GCSE DT
GCSE Visual Art
GCSE History
GCSE Drama
GCSE Dance
BTEC IT
FIRST CHOICE:
PATHWAY B
SECOND CHOICE: SECOND CHOICE: SECOND CHOICE:
Triple Science Students studying triple science will have an extended day 9am-4pm every Tuesday in Y10 & Y11. Students will be selected for triple science based on an assessment. Would you be interested in choosing triple science? � Yes � No, (if you do
not choose triple science you will study extra hours of Eng and Maths)
Triple Science: Y / N
The Option Pathways Form (The pathway subject blocks are consulted on before they are finalised each year)
If your child achieved an average Level 5 for KS2 SATs then the Ebacc is compulsory at Chestnut Grove.
All students must take History or Geography (some take both).
Key Dates for Choosing Options • Draft pathways – end of December • Pathways booklet – read over spring half term • Health lessons – 19th Feb, 26th Feb, 5th Mar
Heads of Department will discuss their subjects • Options Evening – Wed 7th March • Completion of forms – Mon 12th March • Pathways interview with Ms Davies – April & May • Students receive offer - May
Making the Most of Year 9 • Each of the subjects has its own value.
Please encourage your child to remain committed to every lesson throughout the year.
• Develop positive revision and study habits in preparation for GCSE.
• Acquire key knowledge and skills that are essential for success at GCSE.
Reports to Parents Test percentages in Ebacc tests
Progress measure AEP = Above Expected Progress EP = Expected Progress BEP = Below Expected Progress
Resilience score R4, R3, R2, R1
Homework score H4, H3, H2, H1
Behaviour score B4, B3, B2, B1
Report to Parents Attendance
Punctuality
Number of incidents
Reflecting on the Year 8 Report
Over the next two weeks, students will complete their academic monitoring with their tutor. This helps them to reflect on their progress last year and set targets for improvement. It can be helpful to return to the Year 8 report a few weeks into Year 9 and ask your child some questions about their progress this term: à ‘In areas where you were Below Expected Progress, how is it going now?’ What do you need to do to improve? (Also look at the targets on the full written report). à ‘If your resilience or behaviour score was low, what do you think it would be now? How can you sustain improvements?’ à ‘Do you need to ask your teacher for help – have you done this?’
Progress Grade Resilience Score
PE Excellent progress towards the learning goal. Extension work completed. R4
Exceptionally hard working and committed to completing work to the best of his/her ability. Perseveres when work is challenging and tries to solve problems independently before seeking help.
PG Good progress towards the learning goal. Homework is good. R3
Usually hard working and committed to completing work to a good standard. Usually perseveres when work is challenging and seeks help when needed.
PS Satisfactory progress towards the learning goal. Homework also satisfactory.
R2 Sometimes fails to maintain consistent effort, which can result in leaving work incomplete or below his/her ability. Sometimes gives up if work is challenging.
PU Unsatisfactory progress towards the learning goal. No homework submitted.
R1 Rarely makes satisfactory effort, leaving work incomplete and/or of a poor standard. Gives up very easily if work is challenging. Fails to seek help.
Marking of Books
Questions to ask your child about their marked
work What was your progress grade last time your work was marked in English? If not PE how could you improve it next time? What resilience score are you most frequently getting? If not R4, what small steps could help you to improve this term? What are the most frequent targets/comments teachers are giving you? Can you show me where you are beginning to work on these? Show me your most recent work/homework. What progress grade and resilience score would you give it if you marked it (honestly)? How could it improve?
Termly Testing in the Ebacc Subjects
• Year 9 will sit termly written tests in each of the EBacc subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Computing, History and Geography).
• Designed to help prepare for the new style GCSEs.
à Week commencing November 27th 2017 à Week commencing March 13th 2018 à Week commencing May 8th 2018 – Key Stage Core
Subjects Exam Week (Written exams in English, Maths, Science)
à Week commencing May 15th 2018 – Key Stage Foundation Subjects Exam Week (Written exams in all other subjects)
Termly Testing in the Ebacc Subjects
• Revision will be very important; students should be preparing for these tests at home several weeks in advance. Your support with this will be invaluable.
• Help your child to plan their revision timetable. When is a good time in your family for them to study?
• Revision checklists for each of these tests can be found in the subject sections of the Curriculum Guide.
• Many subjects provide revision packs and students should also use their exercise books to support revision.
• Students should also use the online CGA revision resources hosted on our website. http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk/KS3-Revision
GCSE Science • Year 9 = GCSE
Science • All 6 exams are at the end of
Year 11. • There is no coursework • Required practical tasks which
are tested on in the exam. • Good attendance is essential. • Exam board: AQA Combined
Science: Trilogy (or Triple)
New GCSE Points
1-1 2-1 2-2 3-2 3-3 4-3 4-4 5-4 5-5 6-5 6-6 7-6 7-7 8-7 8-‐8 9-‐8 9-‐9
Old GCSE Points
G/F- F F/E
E+ E+/D
D+ C
C C+/B-
B B/B+
B/A A
A+ A+/A*
A*/A**
A** New
NEW GCSE GRADE STRUCTURE for Combined Science U 1-‐1 1-‐2 2-‐2 2-‐3 3-‐3 3-‐4 4-‐4 4-‐5 5-‐5 5-‐6 6-‐6 6-‐7 7-‐7 7-‐8 8-‐8 8-‐9 9-‐9
U G F E D C B A A* A**
OLD GCSE GRADE STRUCTURE
5 = Strong Pass
Combined Science pathway grading structure – standard route
4 = Standard
Pass
Triple Science • Students will take a test in March if
they are interested in taking Triple Science.
• Students will have an assembly about Science choices after Christmas.
• Triple Science requires an extended day once a week.
• We will give the students revision materials to aid their revision.
• Students have a real love for Science – it is tough!
New GCSE Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Old GCSE Points G/F- F/E E+/D C C+/B- Strong Pass
B/B+ A A+/A* A** New
NEW GCSE GRADE STRUCTURE
U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
U G F E D C B A A* A**
OLD GCSE GRADE STRUCTURE
5 = Strong Pass
Triple Science You come out with 3 separate GCSEs, one in Biology, Chemistry & Physics
4 = Standard
Pass
• Revision Guides • £3.50 for the 3 years • We also sell triple guides at £4
each • Revision strategies – I have a
handout that you can take away with you at the end.
How to Revise in Science A parent’s guide for supporting your child in
Science. Head of Department: N Collister ([email protected]) 2 ic: A Gordon ([email protected]) Lead Teacher: B Buchanan ([email protected])
Top Tips • Find a suitable environment away from
distractions – should be without headphones, TV and music!
• Prevent social media use in revision time. • Encourage repetition of harder topics. • Sleep is important – they should be aiming
for 9-10 hours a night, especially during the exam period.
Useful Websites • www.s-‐cool.co.uk • www.bbc.co.uk/educa8on/
subjects • www.khanacademy.org • www.o2learn.co.uk • www.my-‐gcsescience.com • www.docbrown.info • www.mrsmillersblog.wordpress
.com • www. Exam8me.com
• Check they are for the correct exam board AQA Trilogy OR AQA Bio/Chem/Phys
• Should be used to make notes from or complete any of the following revision tools.
Phone Apps • Searching for CGP on App Stores gives a free
revision app. • Select the correct exam board. • Contains vast amount of ques8ons in
different formats.
• Apps available that make flash cards, for example Chegg and Quizlet.
Flash Cards • Use small pieces of card or paper to make concise notes on a
topic.
Using diagrams makes abstract content easier.
Use colour for key words.
Keep notes brief.
Small topics work best.
If required, flash cards can be
obtained from the Science teacher or from the Science
technician.
Q&A Cards • Use small pieces of card or paper to write ques8ons on a
par8cular topic. The answer should be wriben on the other side.
If required, flash cards can be
obtained from the Science teacher or from the Science
technician.
Keep simple. Cover the areas that you are less confident with.
Check answers by flipping over cards and repeat as
much as possible.
Excellent for on the bus or tube!
Past Exam Papers • Many past exam papers and their mark schemes available
online.
IDEAS: • Complete in one colour without notes and in 8med condi8ons, and in another colour using
notes. • Complete all in pencil, mark, rub out, and
complete again. • Complete the exam “closed book” (using no
notes) and in the 8me period allowed. • Focus on weaker areas, as a whole exam
paper can be daun8ng.
Can get there straight from a search engine. OR
AQA: hbp://www.aqa.org.uk/exams-‐administra8on/exams-‐guidance/find-‐past-‐papers-‐and-‐mark-‐schemes
Cornell System
5cm
4cm
3. Summary
Write down a mini summary of the notes which appear in the box above. This must not be
copied.
2. Key Words
Read through the notes. Write down
the key words/ phrases.
1. Notes
Write the revision notes. 4. Can then
be put on a post it/ flash
card. NEXT STEPS: Cover the
middle with a blank piece of paper. Use the key words and summary to
write notes from memory.
Mind Maps Mind map
Generate using short sharp sentences, key words and diagrams.
Learn it
Place the mind map in a prominent place.
Cover it
Cover the mind map with a blank sheet of paper try
to redraw it.
Compare it
Compare the new mind map with the original – the difference
between the two is what needs to be learnt.
Year 9 Homework Timetable • Year 9 students are expected to spend 45 - 60 minutes on each individual
piece of homework. • Homework is written in the planner, please check this regularly and sign each
week. • If you have concern about a lack of set homework in a subject, please contact
the subject teacher/Head of Department straight away.
You can support your child’s literacy by: • Checking that homework includes
extended writing where needed.
• Encouraging your child to read for 30 minutes every night.
• Checking that your child is proof reading work for grammar and spelling errors before considering it complete.
• Encouraging your child to speak in Standard English whenever appropriate.
• Promoting a love of reading at home and suggesting books from the reading list on the school website.
Literacy – the key to success
Key Dates - Inclusion Weeks Commencing: 2nd October 2017 3rd January 2018 16th April 2018 All parents of SEN pupils have a 1:1 hour meeting to discuss progress, targets, support plan etc. Parent and pupil views are central to our planning and their views are regularly audited to make sure we are offering the best possible support.
Gifted and Talented • Stretch and challenge activities available in all lessons.
• Curiosity Club, Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4pm.
• G&T Potential Plus Parents Evening in January.
• Contact Elizabeth Buchanan if you have questions.
Achievement Tariff Number of PROUD Points Headteacher Award 100 (awardable only from Mr Kingsley) Model Citizen 15 (awardable only from RSLs and Heads of
Department) Extra Curricular Participation 15 (awardable only from RSLs and Heads of
Department) Demonstrating Resilience 15 (awardable only from RSLs and Heads of
Department) Outstanding Effort 3 Outstanding Progress 3 Outstanding Homework 3 Respecting the environment 2 Outstanding Behaviour and Attitude 1 Outstanding Contribution in class 1 Organisational Skills 1
PROUD Points
Detention Flow Chart 3 warnings given resul8ng in a duty call or a teacher wants to discuss your behaviour and progress
RESOLUTION TO OCCUR
At break, lunch or aner school the student must
resolve the issue with the teacher
Failure to resolve or no homework = Teacher detention for at least 20 minutes organised by the
teacher
Failure to attend the teacher detention = Head of Department detention on a Wednesday
lunchtime for 30 minutes. All detentions in the ground floor of North block and art pavilions
Failure to attend the HOD detention or a late detention = Raising standards leaders detention on a Monday from 3.35-4.20 in RSL classrooms
Failure to attend the RSL detention = Senior leadership detention on a Friday from 3.05-4.35 in the canteen
Failure to attend SLT detention = 1 day internal which is 1 hour 30 minutes longer than the school day.
Late to school or lessons.
Make up the 8me
in the late deten8on which takes place with the RSL on a
Monday and in the canteen Tuesday –Friday aner school
Remember, take responsibility for your behaviour and resolve issues quickly
otherwise you WILL be staying after school for a detention which could be up to 1 hour
30 minutes long.
Attendance • Ensuring excellent attendance
is one of the best things that you can do to support your child.
• Please ensure that attendance is above 98%.
• Call Alan Griffiths our Attendance Officer if your child is too unwell to attend school.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP Encouraging democra.c spirit Leadership opportuni8es: • Subject Ambassador
o Working with Heads of Department o Collec.ng student voice and monitoring o Running Open Days and Evenings
• Equality and Human Rights Ambassador o Working with Associate Head o Mee.ngs every half term o Fundraising
• Inclusion Ambassador o Working with Inclusion Department o Collec8ng student voice and monitoring
ENRICHMENT
ENRICHMENT
ENRICHMENT ENRICHMENT
ENRICHMENT
CLUBS 2017-18 Valuing learning beyond the classroom Our new clubs timetable is being launched this week and includes: • 19 lunchtime clubs • 25 extra-curricular after school clubs • 20 music and performing arts clubs • 21 sports clubs
CLUBS 2017-18 Valuing learning beyond the classroom • Please strongly encourage your child to
participate in as many clubs as possible.
• Lunchtime clubs help to take the pressure off our outside space during the building works.
• Tutors will ask students to sign up next week for at least one club.
• If clubs involve payment, please pay via Parent Pay.
As always, you can help support your child’s learning by: • Ensuring excellent attendance and punctuality. • Checking the planner on at least a weekly basis and checking if
homework has been completed. Please sign it every week. • Helping your child to get into the habit of proof reading work before
it is handed in. • Supporting the development of positive revision habits in the run
up to tests and exams. • Discussing your child’s progress and encouraging reflection on
teacher feedback. • Ensuring your child always has a reading book ‘on the go’.
Who to contact if you have questions: • General ques8ons/concerns à Your child’s tutor • Subject specific ques8ons/concerns à Your child’s subject
teacher or the Head of Department. • SEND ques8ons à Sarah Dovey • G&T ques8ons à Beth Buchanan • Free School Meals ques8ons à Siobhan Gilroy (Main Recep8on)
Careers Education At Chestnut Grove we have a comprehensive programme of
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, however we are always looking to develop it further.
As part of the Chestnut Grove community, can you provide us with your expertise, knowledge and experience?
Are you an employer who could offer work experience to our older students? Y10 and Y12 do work experience for two weeks every summer. We are keen to hear from employers to help widen our breadth of offer for students.
Could you offer your time and volunteer to run a stall at our careers fair on Thursday 5th October offering advice on your career or industry?
