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The Priory School
Thursday 10th September 2015
Year 8 Information Evening
Mr Eagle (Head of Year)
Communication
• Attendance ([email protected])
• Uniform ( tutor via planner)
• SEN ([email protected])
• Curriculum (individual subject teacher)
Rewards
• Same as last year via the awarding of merits and badges.
Students receive merits for good work in and out of class and
good behaviour.
• Students also receive weekly and termly prizes to reward
outstanding contribution to school life.
• Reward Trip at the end of the year if you meet the criteria
(excellent attendance (min 95%)/good behaviour and
academic achievement).
English
Mathematics
Science
These subjects are taught in sets and are reviewed each half term
The Core Curriculum
MFL – German + Spanish - Set
ICT
Geography
History
Art
Drama
Design Technology – Food, Res Mat, Graphics and Textiles
Music
RE
Physical Education
The Foundation Subjects
English in Year 8
English – Miss Creber
i/c of KS3 English
Year 8 English
• Myths and Legends• Dickens novel• Other Cultures novel• A Midsummer Night’s Dream• Drama• Openings over time
Expectations in English
• Spelling homework every week• Assessed for one key reading
and writing piece each half term• Set moves• LRC lessons• Reading
Ms Turner
Head of Mathematics
Mathematics classes in year 8
• 6 classes
• 3 on the a side and 3 on the b side
• 6 lessons per fortnight
• New year = new exercise books
• 2 teachers = 2 books
• Progress
Mathematics classes in year 8
• 1 homework each week
• 2 nights to do it
• New homework textbooks
Missing homework books (year 7)
Mathematics online resources
• Mymaths.co.uk
• Log in: thepriorycofe
• Password: pentagon
Science
Mr Lambert
Head of KS3 Science
Year 8 Science Curriculum
Groups
All groups follow the same curriculum
Equipment
Assessment
• Class tasks/end of term tests
• Homework - Timetable in Diary
• Green Pen – used for reflection
• Stamps
• Progress reports home 6th November
• Parents Evening 17th March
• Full reports 22nd July
Assessment
Date Effort Attainment
Teacher Comment:
To progress you must:
Student Comment:
• Stamps
The effort grade that a student receives from the teacher should reflect their attitude to learning. A letter grade will be used to record this information. Letters have been chosen that do not confuse with GCSE grades.
O = Outstanding effort to achieve target level/ grade
G = Good effort to achieve target level/ grade
R = Requires some improvement to achieve target level/ grade
U = Insufficient effort to achieve target level
Assessment
• Staff enter data on progress towards end of KS3 targets centrally – 6 weeks.
• Compared to targets and used by HODs/SLT/Staff
• Stickers on front of books show Current Grade and steps to improve + target grades.
• Any questions about progress should always be with the class teacher in first instance.
The Priory School
Thank you for coming this evening
Year 8 Information Evening