The Crossley Heath School

Welcome Mr Boyle – Deputy Head Teacher Y8 Achievement Leader – Mr Davis Form tutors:Mr Berry (8A) Mrs Todde-Wilson(8B) Mrs Ryan (8C) Miss Fern (8D) Mrs Wright (8E) Miss Cartmell (8F)

GCSE Success! In 2016 students in Y11 achieved excellent results: 98% of students 5+ A*-C including English and Maths 60% of all grades were at A/A* 48% of students achieved at least 8 grades A*/A Average point score per entry 51.7 (52 is a grade A)

High Standards and Expectations

Assessment Unit assessments on-going throughout the year End of year 8 exams: w/c 22 nd May 2017 Opportunity to demonstrate the progress they have made in KS3 Provides information on starting points for GCSE subjects (including setting in Maths) Practice for ‘real thing’ (Significantly more exams in KS4) Importance of planned revision

KS3 Reporting Reporting on Knowledge, Skills and understanding (specific content from departments). In addition staff will award a Learning Attitude grade. Developing Secure Exceeding Expectations All based around the challenge of our year 7 and year 8 curriculum

Progress Reporting Autumn w/c 7 th November – progress update Wednesday 24 th November – Meet the Tutor Day Spring w/c 13 th February 2017 – progress update 2 nd March 2017 Parents’ Evening for 8ABC 8 th March 2017 Parents’ Evening for 8DEF Summer w/c 19 th June – progress update

Changes to GCSEs There have been changes to the nature and weighting of qualifications with increased rigour expected in all subjects All exams now taken at the end of the GCSE course in Y11 Heavy exam timetable in summer of Y11 All will be graded on the new 9-1 scale Re-sits in GCSE Mathematics and English only (in the following November) SPAG (Geography, History, RS, English Literature) Comparisons between year groups will be difficult

Options Process Options booklets issued in February setting out the offer and the process Careers and options lessons for half a term to ensure each student has all the information, guidance and support they need for making the best choices. Options Evening combined with parents’ evenings in March 2015 is an opportunity to meet subject leaders and discuss GCSE courses Options choices made in late March on form signed by student and parents

Options Process English Mathematics Science Sport / PE PHSCE Students will choose German or French and either History, Geography or Religious Studies (EBACC) There will be then further options to choose from including: Art, Music, PE, Geography, History, Religious Studies, French, German, Design Technology, Food & Nutrition, Computer Science. Further options information will be available soon after Christmas

Careers Education at CHS Careers Education Coordinator Mrs Martin Art/Music/PSCHE rotation Dedicated careers area in LRC Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service Liz Hirst (Independent Careers Advisor) Additional advice guidance from tutors and subject tutors

Supporting Your Child Tell us about any issues by contacting tutor or AL Avoid leave of absence during term time Check planner and be encouraging with homework Discuss targets and assessment grades with your child. If they are not on target, do they know how to rectify the situation? Encourage your son/daughter to take responsibility for their learning.

Supporting the School Please ensure you let us know if your child is absent on a school day Please avoid using the school driveways and car parks for dropping off and picking up at the start and end of the school day (other than in exceptional circumstances) Please avoid parking in or near areas designated for school buses or in the area immediately behind the school Please let us know of any changes to medical conditions or medications that affect the student in school Please ensure that the school has up-to-date contact details in case we need to contact you quickly

Financial Support We at CHGS recognise that there are significant expenses associated with school life: Uniform and specialised sports kit Classroom equipment and ICT access Lunches Trips and Visits University application fees The government makes financial support available via the Free School Meals and Pupil Premium initiatives (apply through school) Further financial support is available to students of Crossley Heath as required For information about financial support please contact Mrs. L. Sharples, PA to the Head teacher. All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence

Enrichment Opportunities Trips and visits: Art and Geography day trips planned for later in the year Boys rugby trip Condover Hall Student Council Sports teams House activities

Social Events CHA- Activities throughout the year CHS Christmas Fayre – Saturday 19 th November House Drama Final Monday 5 th December CHS Quiz Night- Friday 10 th February – 7pm House Music Final – Wed 19 th July

Thank you for coming All information, including dates, will be on the school’s website: If you have any questions, please see us after the presentation