Year 12 Introduction to 6th Form 2012 2013

NON SIBI SED TOTI“NOT FOR SELF BUT FOR ALL.”

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Welcome to the Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening

This meeting will start at 7:00pmand finish by 8:00pm.

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The Sixth Form Team Mr P Reeves – Director of Sixth Form

Studies. Responsible for strategic direction of post 16 education at George Abbot.

Mr K O’Sullivan – Key Stage 5 Manager. Mr R Taylor –Head of Year 13. Mrs S Keegan – Head of Year 12. Miss D Head – Higher Education

Coordinator. Mrs J Smith – Pastoral and

administrative support. Mrs T Holloway – PA to the Sixth Form.



Tonight’s presentation The Graduation Programme A Levels are HARD! The Successful Student Monitoring Progress Setting Aspirational Targets Sixth Form Life & Partnership Role of the Head of Year

Role of Personal Tutor Work Related Learning Week About the Year Ahead Attendance & Punctuality Key Dates Q&A


The Surrey Sixth Form Graduate

Academic Core A levels General Studies/Critical Thinking/ Cope/

EPQ/ CSLA/NVQ Spanish Foundation Year

Skills Citizenship Work Related Learning/ Working With Others


What is the Graduation Certificate?

A recognition of the academic achievements and wider contribution to the school community and beyond.

Provides individuals with an opportunity to develop a range of attributes.


The A Level system – a quick reminder

Most students are studying 4 AS subjects plus General Studies, Critical Thinking, Cope, EPQ, CSLA or NVQ Spanish.

AS subjects made up of 2/3 units, to be examined this academic year.

A2 subjects begin when students return from AS examinations.

At September enrolment students will choose to carry on with four or three A2 subjects.

Students can only carry on into Year 13 if they pass three AS subjects ( grades A-E).

A* awarded at A2.


A Levels are hard!

AS results in Year 12 now more important than before.

The AS results will be cashed in and reported to UCAS.

Predicted grades still form an important part of the reference.

The rigour demanded at A level ismuch greater than at GCSE.



The successful student…

Attends all lessons. Communicates with staff. Becomes an independent learner. Works hard. Has a balanced life. Recognises that they cannot succeed to

their full potential doing the minimum. Thinks critically. Has breadth of knowledge.


Student workload

4-5 hours per AS taught lessons a week. 4-5 hours per AS homework a week

(set).

and for students who really want success …

An additional hour’s work in the student’s own time for every subject.


“But I’ve done my homework” Be meticulous and detailed. Review the work done in a lesson and

type up notes. Research a topic further using textbooks/

journals/the Internet. Practise exam questions. Practise languages/exercises. Develop sketch books. Create revision notes during the course.


The consultation system

Forthcoming Consultation Days:

October 18th 2012 with tutors

December 19th 2012 with subject staff

July 2013 – concerns

Early Year 13 September 2013 (consultation evening)


Information you will receive

October 2012, December 2012, March 2013, May 2013: Numerical data on attendance, effort, attainment

grades, ALIS Grades, aspirational grades and teachers’ comments.

Additionally in July: an estimated grade. A full written report for each subject from teachers,

issued to all Year 12 students in July 2013. Numerical data on attendance, punctuality,

participation in lessons, meeting of deadlines as well as effort.


Advanced Level Information System (ALIS)

Average GCSE score is nationally recognised as the best single predictor of subsequent A level performance.

Additionally, the Test of Developed Ability (TDA) provides an alternative view based on academic aptitude.


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The Successful Partnership

Student Form Tutor Parent/Guardian Head of Year KS5 Manager HE co-ordinator Work place/Work experience

Coordinators


Structure of Communication

Keystage Manager

Head of Year

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Subject Staff


The role of the tutor

First point of contact for parents and students.

To remain in contact with home throughout.

To act as a learning manager. To monitor progress. To offer individual advice. To plan for the future.


Head of Year and KS5 Manager

To coordinate the work of the tutors. To achieve an academic and pastoral

overview of each student. To maintain the channels of

communication.


Crunch Times

Course selection Coursework deadlines AS examinations AS results University choices University offers A2 examinations A2 results


Work Related Learning

Part of the graduation process. Competitive advantage.

Good placement essential. Early confirmation necessary.

Parental contribution to Health and Safety checks

Week beginning 22nd July 2012


Part-time Work

Jobs can affect A-level results.

Up to 8 hours has no significant influence on performance.

More than 15 hours reduces points scores by up to 8 points.

Full time students.


Attendance & Punctuality

School Day 8.30am – 3.15pm Between September and December all students

are expected to attend all day every day. Private study periods to be completed in school. In January some concessions over home study

given providing progress monitoring data is good, work experience is organised and graduation hours have been collected.

Year 13 – greater freedom over self management of time.

Driving lessons should not be taken within the school day.


Attendance Targets

>95% target. 7 hours of lesson time missed in the AS year is a

cause for concern. At this point subject teachers will contact home. <90% letter of concern sent home. Academic / attendance panel. <80% is a serious concern. Students may be

asked to pay for own exam entries. Absence must be reported:

Use pages 11-14 in the diary Dedicated 6th Form absence line:

01483 888155


Key Dates Ahead

October 21st – Tutor meeting.

December 19th -Subject meeting (Progress).

January – Modular examinations.

March 29th – Subject meeting.

March 20th - Higher Education Conference at University of Surrey and School.

May/June - modular assessments/ exams. July - Year 12 reports.W/C July 16th - work related learning.August – Year 12 Results.


Thank you for attending tonight’s presentationAll the information given tonight can be

accessed on the school’s website:http://www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk/

Sixth Form – Introduction to Parents

http://www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk/