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Sixth Form. Welcome Evening. 7 th September 2017. Information and advice on how to enjoy success in The John Fisher School Sixth Form. This evening, we’ll cover:. Expectations The Year Ahead / Key Dates Target setting How to Succeed Supporting the Students
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Sixth Form Welcome Evening 7th September 2017 Information and advice on how to enjoy success in The John Fisher School Sixth Form
This evening, we’ll cover: • Expectations • The Year Ahead / Key Dates • Target setting • How to Succeed • Supporting the Students • Community, Enrichment & Extra Curricular Opportunities • Higher Education & Careers
Our Expectations • High standards for everyone • Commitment to Academic Success • Commitment to Wider Community • To Act as a Positive Role Model • Commitment to Extra Curricular / Enrichment
High Expectations "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.” Don’t accept just enough
Sixth Form Contract • All Year 12 students have signed the Code of Conduct. • It should form the basis of how they approach school and their studies. • A copy on your seat to take home
Possibly priorities this year Build strong foundations in their subjects Develop as an independent learner Build their intellectual curiosity Try new things Become a school leader Enjoy their learning!!!!
A Level Reforms • AS & A Level now 2 separate qualifications. • AS Marks DO NOT count towards full A Level in reformed subjects
A Level Reforms • Majority of Students enrolled on a 2 yr course • Underperforming students or those who have just met the entry criteria may be entered for As • All Other will sit Internal PPE exams • These grades will determine entry into Year 13 and inform UCAS predictions.
Interim Monitoring • Review your own progress with your tutor 4 times per year- Academic Tutoring • Find out how many more marks you needed to achieve the next grade up • Practice how to get there!
Target Setting • For exam grade targets we use ALPS (A-Level Performance System) • For each course, students are given a Estimated grade based on their GCSE results • Aspirational but realistic
Academic Passport • All places are on a probationary basis. • A way of monitoring your suitability for each of the chosen courses. • A way of monitoring how well the students have adapted to Sixth Form life.
Academic Passport • Helps focus new Year 12 students. • Gives students the best chance of success. • Helps ensure students are on correct courses (avoids wasted year & poor results). • Gives early opportunity for intervention if problems arise.
What is needed to succeed? High expectations Good time management Goodhabits Effective Organisation Motivation
Get Organised • Attendance • Punctuality • A Year Plan with key dates • Awareness of pressure points • Plan your work load & week • Limit hours of paid work • Show my homework
How to use their Time Well • Have organised Folder! • Make the best use of Study Periods • Feed their passion for their subjects • Go beyond the expected • Wider reading is invaluable • Search out Enrichment
Study Skills • PSHE • External Providers
Enrichment & Community • PSHE, Study & employability Skills • Leadership opportunities • Supporting other students / Mentoring • Developing transferable skills • Trips / workshops / careers guidance • Giving back to the wider community
Supporting our Students Communication and Partnership Enrichment of Individuals
Extra Curricular / Enrichment • Trips • Workshops • Careers guidance • Specialist Lectures • Academic and Sporting Competitions • NCS • DoE award
How Can You Help? • Enrichment activity suggestions • Work Experiences • In School Lectures • Collaborative/Supportive Links between the school and external organisations
Post 18 Options Education Y12 • Oct – Oxbridge Talks • Nov – explore careers; Speed Careers • Dec –Uni taster courses • March –HE information evening, Oxbridge conference; Careers Interviews & Plan • June/July – HE application form; Uni Open Days and Taster Days, UCAS convention
Contacts Attendance Mrs Cooney k.cooney@johnfisherschool.org Pastoral and Academic Overview Form Tutor Exam Entry Queries Mrs T Bourne tBourne2@suttonmail.org Curriculum Mr P. Johnson (pjohnson1@suttonmail.com) Mr D. Mawer dmawer@suttonmail.org Director of Sixth Form