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Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014. This Evening. Introduction Expectations / 6 th Form Requirements GCSE Examinations Controlled Assessment Homework Monitoring SLG Support Wellbeing Attendance & Punctuality Out of school Concerns. GCSE Success.
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This Evening • Introduction • Expectations / 6th Form Requirements • GCSE Examinations • Controlled Assessment • Homework • Monitoring • SLG • Support • Wellbeing • Attendance & Punctuality • Out of school • Concerns
GCSE Success • In 2014, 100% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including English and Maths. • 100% of students achieved A*-C grades in ALL GCSEs taken. • An astonishing 85% of examinations taken were awarded an A*-A grade and 99% at A*-B. • 46% of grades were awarded A*. • 6th Form Requirements for 2016 Entry will remain the same as in previous years; 4 A grades and 2 B grades, including Grade B in Maths and English Language.
Examinations • Core Science is examined at the end of Year 10 • All other subjects are examined at the end of Year 11.
Controlled Assessment • Controlled Assessment is an element of many subjects at GCSE. • Level of control varies depending on the stage of the Controlled Assessment. • ICT Facilities are provided where necessary. • Absences should be avoided. • Malpractice can lead to disqualification. • Timetable is available now; a paper copy has been handed out tonight.
Year 10 Examinations • Year 10 Exams run from 20th – 27th April, 2015. • Internal exams and students will be provided with a timetable nearer the time. • Dates for the external Science Exams (Core Science) will be given later in the year.
Study at GCSE • Study skills • Important to get into good habits and build on foundation from earlier years. • Organisation / deadlines • Homework diaries • Homework timetable. • Approximately twohours per night.
Monitoring • Information from teachers about progress • Year 10 first Report – December 2014. • Examination results • Internal examinations in Year 10; mock examinations in Year 11. • Problems may include organisation, lack of understanding in a subject, underachieving in a subject, behaviour issues.
SLG • SLG is the new Parent Portal for accessing Reports and Data. • It replaces E-Portal from this academic year.
Monitoring • Target Setting takes place over the next few weeks; • GCSE Targets based on prior attainment across the past three years of study • Meetings with Form Tutor / Senior Tutor / Assistant Senior Tutor • Journal; organisation, homework, behaviour. • Mentoring Programme
Support • Form Tutors. • Subject Teachers. • Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr Payne). • Home / School Partnership.
Wellbeing • Enrichment lessons as part of the 10 day cycle. • Mindfulness. • Extra Curricular Activities. External Support / Advice; • Careers Advisor • Relate/42nd street Counsellor • Educational Psychologist
Attendance • Essential to maintain good attendance; • Below 95% attendance will trigger a letter home; • Below 85% Persistent Absentee (DfE Guidelines) • Punctuality; • 8.40am Start • Remind your daughters about the need to be punctual to lessons!
Out of School • Extra curricular activities (sports / music / dance/ drama/ computing etc) • Social life • Friendship problems • Mobile phones • Internet – social media • Employment
Contacts • Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr Payne) -concerns directed to relevant staff • Mrs Crossley - Pastoral Assistant (attendance, punctuality, absence) • Educational Welfare Officer • admin@aggs.trafford.sch.uk
Key Dates • December 2014; Y10 Interim Report • 26th March 2015; Y10 Parents’ Evening • 20th – 27th April 2015; Year 10 Internal Exams • July 2015; End of Year Report