The Crossley Heath SchoolY8 Information Evening 2013

Student Support and Guidance System

Form tutors: Mr Barber (8A) Miss Jones (8B) Miss Miles (8C)Mr Hirst (8D)Dr Chipperfield (8E)

KS3 Achievement Leader Mrs Hill

KS3 Co-ordinator Mrs Jowett

Assistant Headteacher Mr Coulson (Years 7-11)

Deputy Headteacher Mr Brownlie (Curriculum)

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High Standards and Expectations

Work

Effort

Behaviour

Appearance

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Assessments and exams

Unit assessments on-going throughout the year

End of year 8 exams: w/c 5th May• Opportunity to demonstrate the levels they

have reached in KS3• Provides information on starting points for GCSE

subjects (including setting in English and mathematics

• Practice for ‘real thing’• Importance of planned revision

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Progress Reporting

Autumnw/c 11th November 2013 – progress updateTuesday 19th November 2013 – Meet the Tutor Day Springw/c 17th February 2014 – progress updateWednesday 19th February 2014 – Parents’ Evening

Summerw/c 30th June – progress update and written report

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Targets and Aspirations

What are they?The targets are challenging and aspirational but are based on realistic expectationsThe targets are based on what an average student should achieveIs Crossley Heath an average school?

How and when are they set?Set last year for current Y8 based on in school data and MidYIS

How should you discuss targets with your child?

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Other Dates

Meet the Tutor Day Tuesday 19th November 2013 Opportunity to meet tutor to discuss child’s progress in general terms

Options EveningTuesday 11th February 2014Opportunity to meet subject leaders and discuss GCSE courses

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The Option Process

The Curriculum for Year 9 students from September 2013

EnglishMathematics

ScienceICT / Computing

Sport / PEPHSCE

Economics

ArtMusic

PEDrama

GeographyHistory

Religious StudiesFrenchGermanSpanishChinese

Design TechnologyGeology

The Guided Choice Subjects

4 Choices

HumanitiesGeography

HistoryReligious Studies*

Foreign LanguagesFrenchGermanSpanishChinese

2 Open OptionsDesign Technology

ElectronicsFood

GraphicsResistant Materials

Textiles

Creative / PerformanceArt

DramaMusic

Physical Education

Additional HumanityHistory / Geography / RS

Geology

Additional MFLFrench / German / Spanish / Chinese

Y8 September 2013 - GCSE Reform This year group will be the first to sit some of the

new GCSEs. The new GCSEs will be significantly different from

the previous GCSEs (consultation on content and assessment has just finished and awaiting more detail from DfE / Ofqual) but likely to feature the following: The reformed GCSEs will be linear and assessed in the main by

written examination, probably without tiering and with restricted use of exam aids.

The grading structure is likely to change (1-8 instead of A*-G) Subjects first to be reformed (September 2015):

English (Lang and Lit), Maths, Sciences Geography, History? Other subjects to follow in 2016

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Careers Education at CHS

Mrs Lea Careers Education Co-ordinator

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Careers at Crossley Heath School

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The Team:Liz Hirst - We have a dedicated Careers Adviser from C&K Careers who is available in school 1.5 days a week. She is able to answer career related questions and find information for students. Appointments to talk to Liz can be made by all students by signing up on the diary pages on the door of the Careers Room (A37). Parents can make appointments to speak to Liz after school on Monday, or on the y8 options evenings.Mrs Lea – I am based in the careers room at lunchtime on Thursday or after 3.30 pm most evenings.Form tutors are also available to support any careers needs.Miss Harris – Sixth form enrichment.Mr Coote – University / UCAS applications.Mrs Fisher – Careers planning support.

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The school provides Careers resources across all age groups to help students. We provide support in key areas :• Enrichment •Work Experience •Writing a personal statement and CV• Apprenticeships• Preparation for application to University through the Progression Module •Interview coaching•UCAS applications

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Careers in Y8 Values and decisions.Options.Kudos and Careerscape.

Careers at KS4

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Year 9 Students play the ‘Be Real’ game which involves a comprehensive series of activities where students role-play as single adults in occupational roles. Year 10 & 11Careers is delivered through the PSHCE days. Work experience.Visiting speakers.

Where can I get more careers information?

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A dedicated Careers website, The Careers Zone, is available on the school’s VLE. It includes help for students of all age groups with a variety of Careers resources and links.

A page on our website gives parents more information about the careers experience for students.

There are also a large number of resources available in our LRC, where Mr Amdurer can offer help and support.

Mrs P Lea Careers Coordinator.

Supporting Your Child

Please• Tell us about any issues by contacting tutor or AL

• Check the planner and be encouraging with homework

• Discuss targets and assessment grades with your child. If they are not on target, do they know how to rectify the situation?

• Encourage your son/daughter to take responsibility for their learning.

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Supporting the School

• Please ensure you let us know if your child is absent on a school day.

• Please do not request leave of absence for holidays during term time.

• Please avoid using the school driveways and car parks for dropping off and picking up at the start and end of the school day (other than in exceptional circumstances).

• Please avoid parking in or very near areas designated for school buses

• Please let us know of any changes to medical conditions or medications that affect the student in school

• Please ensure that the school has up to date contact details in case we need to contact you quickly.

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Financial SupportWe at CHGS recognise that there are significant expenses associated with school life:• Uniform and specialised sports kit• Classroom equipment and ICT access• Lunches• Trips and Visits• University application fees

The government makes financial support available via the Free School Meals and Pupil Premium initiatives (apply through school)Further financial support is available to students of Crossley Heath as required.

For information about financial support please contact Mrs. L. Sharples, PA to the Head teacher. All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence: l.sharples@crossleyheath.org.uk

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Trips and Visits in Y8

• Yorkshire Sculpture Park Art TripSeptember 2013, £8

• Rugby trip to WalesApril 2014, c£350-£400

• Geography Trip to Hebden BridgeJune/July 2014

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Social events this term

CHA Race Night Friday 27th September

CHA Craft Fair Saturday 16th November

House Drama Final Tuesday 3rd December

Carol Service Thursday 19th December

CHA Quiz Night Friday 7th February

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Thank you for coming

• All information, including dates, will be on website

• Keep us informed of any changes to contact details, issues that may affect your child’s learning or school experience

• Any questions? – please see us after the presentation

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