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Introduction to the Sixth Form

Introduction to the Sixth Form. Martyn Parker Co-headteacher Charters School. Charters School - Sixth Form. Academic Excellence. Why else should I study in the Sixth Form at Charters?. Ofsted “Outstanding” One of the top comprehensive schools in the country

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Introduction to the Sixth Form

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  1. Introduction to the Sixth Form Martyn Parker Co-headteacher Charters School

  2. Charters School - Sixth Form Academic Excellence

  3. Why else should I study in the Sixth Form at Charters? • Ofsted “Outstanding” • One of the top comprehensive schools in the country • We welcome students from other schools • Well qualified teachers • Very good facilities • Support and encouragement to do the best you can • Very wide range of courses

  4. Specialist Sports College • Member of an elite group of high achieving Sports Colleges • Extra sports courses available eg NVQ in tennis and football • Very wide range of extra-curricular opportunities • Gifted and Talented programme to promote and support talented young people • Extended opportunities for leadership • Superb sports facilities: multi-skills centre for 2011

  5. Second Specialism in Science/Maths • A result of our high performing status • April 2007 • Improved facilities • New innovative developments including new courses like Applied Science • Geology • Student leadership opportunities

  6. Other Developments • IB • Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure 2011

  7. But we are so much more

  8. Fran Hall Assistant Headteacher SIXTH FORM LIFE

  9. ACCOMMODATION • Own Sixth Form Centre • New Learning Centre opened Sept 2008; Library, Careers, Durning Room • New classroom block with 2 ICT rooms opens in February connecting these 2 areas

  10. 16 – 19 PATHWAYS Pre A-Level Route • Opportunity to re-take GCSE Maths and English • 1 year BTEC First Diploma • Subsequently move onto AS/A2 courses Academic Requirements • GCSE at grade D/E or above • Recommendation from subject teachers

  11. 16 – 19 PATHWAYS: Entry Requirements at Advanced Level • 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above from 4 different subjects, which must include Maths or English Language at least at Grade C • Grade B in chosen subjects is strongly preferred • Grade B is required for Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology • NVQ coaching courses by recommendation after interview

  12. 16 – 19 PATHWAYS A Level Route 1 • Choose 4 AS Level subjects for Year 12 • Most students go on to study 3 of these subjects in greater depth in Year 13 A Level Route 2 • Choose 3 AS Level subjects for Year 12 • Continue to study all 3 subjects in greater depth in Year 13

  13. 16-19 PATHWAYS A Level Route 3 • Choose 2 AS Level subjects and a double award AS/BTEC for Year 12 • Continue to study the double award and 1 subject in greater depth in Year 13 A Level Route 4 • Choose 1/2 AS Level subjects or a double award for AS in year 12 • Choose an NVQ Coaching course • Continue to study the NVQ and 1/2 subjects to greater depth in Year 13

  14. BROADEN YOUR CHOICE • If considering the 4 AS option in Year 12 consider contrasting subjects, for example, AS Maths, Physics and Chemistry and AS French, or Art, or English • Mix A level with vocational courses (Applied A Levels and BTEC courses)

  15. CURRICULUM • New Courses in last 3 years: Photography, Applied Science, Applied ICT, Performing Arts, Geology • Advanced Extension Award (AEA) • Extended Project – pilot at Charters for 2009. Recognised by UCAS.

  16. MONITORING OF YEAR 12 STUDENTS • TERM 1 • TERM 2 • TERM 3 • Progress Report • Parent’s Evening • Progress Report • Module Exams (some subjects) • Full Report • AS Exams • Progress Report

  17. KEEPING IN TOUCH • Sixth Form Office • Send reports home with attendance information • Learning Gateway • Email of senior staff and tutors • Text • Charters News • Co-headteachers’ weekly letter • PowerPoint on website

  18. ENRICHMENT FOR ALL • Most students can take Cultural Studies AS • Community Service • Careers and Higher Education preparation • Curriculum Enrichment Days: study skills, Safe Drive Stay Alive, financial management, taking risks • A wide range of PE activities

  19. OPPORTUNITIES • Oxbridge entry preparation • International Links • World Challenge • South Africa • House events • Duke of Edinburgh

  20. OPPORTUNITIES • Sports Leaders Award • Coaching Awards (Assistant fitness instructor, Level 1 swimming) • School productions • Music concerts and events • Social Committee • Sixth Form Council

  21. RESPONSIBILITIES • Sensible and co-operative attitude to work, school rules and traditions • Dress code • Permitted absence • Private study • Attendance and punctuality • Part-time work

  22. NEXT STEPS Richard Pilgrim Co-headteacher Charters School

  23. NEXT STEPS • Attend subject sessions you are interested in • 20 minutes • 5 minutes travelling time • Ask the guides for directions, and talk to them • Look carefully at the 6th Form Prospectus • Apply using the application form, and please put down any clashes. We will try to resolve them. Closing Date: 1st February

  24. Additional Help Tonight • Talk to the Senior Staff here or in the Common Room • Talk to the subject teachers • Talk to the Connexions Service in the Common Room • Go to a Connexions talk in A1 at 6.25 or 7.40 about all the post-16 pathways.

  25. Additional Help after tonight • Individual interview before Easter • Contact the Sixth Form Office • Induction Week • 21st to 24th June for students new to the school • 22nd to 24th June for current students • Post-results service • Year 12 Welcome Meeting in September

  26. Connexions • Information and opportunities re training and employment. • Support if your choice does not work out • Support for those with disabilities • Connexions Direct • Connexions Berkshire or Connexions Surrey • Bracknell, Maidenhead, Woking, Staines

  27. Thank you!Don’t forget to ask if you need help.

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