Year 9 Expectations Evening 2017 SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL Year 9 Expectations Evening 2017

AGENDA Curriculum Structure Our Expectations Attitudes to Aim for School and Parent Partnership Attendance Progress and Assessment Support Structures Presentation by PC Lesley Wakelin

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE No change to two week timetable, six lessons per day broadens curriculum A mixture of House Assembles and Chapel Extensive PSHE and the pastoral curriculum Student Leadership programme (Floreat) Homework demands and the student planner Behaviour and Rewards

OUR EXPECTATIONS Be in school for at least 96% of the time Be punctual to all lessons Be respectful to the staff and pupils Be respectful to the school and its facilities Be smart and well presented and follow the uniform rules Be leaders & a positive role model to younger pupils Get involved in clubs & positive activities in or outside School To communicate in an adult manner with staff To take responsibility for their own learning To manage time well, completing homework & revision tasks To work together as a team to solve the challenges that GCSEs will bring!

ATTITUDES TO AIM FOR

RESILIENCE - show determination adapt methods to deal with frustrations accept setbacks and learn from your mistakes manage impulsive actions be aware of your best environment for learning maintain focus and concentration be aware that being wrong is part of the learning process manage distractions and keep motivated

RESOURCEFULNESS - learn in different ways make good use of resources be inquisitive and think logically be curious and creative when learning make links and connections be aware of your options for learning

GROWTH MINDSET Parents and teachers can engender a growth mind-set in children by praising them for their effort and persistence.

THE SCHOOL & PARENT PARTNERSHIP

Common frustrations for parents I didn’t even do GCSEs – how can I help? There is always an excuse – I don’t know what to believe He always leaves everything to the last minute and then gets stressed I can’t stand the arguments and door slamming

How can you make a difference? Your involvement can make an enormous difference – the difference between 4s and 5s and 7s and 8s Parental support is vital to a child’s academic success When the school and parents are working together it will lead to stronger results The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert

Practical Tips Ensure they have a positive working environment (No clutter, technology away, dedicated space for working) Feed their brains! (Breakfast everyday, no energy drinks) Work-life balance (Not healthy to have too much of either) Encourage honest and open discussions about social networking and social media

Your role as a parent The unofficial attendance officer Provide the tools Project manager Sounding board Entertainment officer

= GCSE grade DROP in achievement. ATTENDANCE Research suggests that 17 missed school days a year = GCSE grade DROP in achievement.

PROGRESS & ASSESSMENT

The Consequences of Curriculum Turbulence New GCSE specifications New 1-9 grading system Linear A levels Uncapped University Admissions

New 1 – 9 GCSE Grading

Minimum of 54 points from best 8 subjects to proceed to A-levels

Year 9 Reporting Schedule 1 Michaelmas 15/12/2017 First Report on GCSE attitude Parents’ Evening Lent 25/01/2018 Progress and areas for improvement 2 29/03/2018 Attitude and progress at mid year Exam Week Summer 21/05/2018 Assessment of inital GCSE progress 3 13/07/2018 Full report - review of year

The value of curiosity, perseverance and reflectiveness C.P.R The value of curiosity, perseverance and reflectiveness

Progress vs. Attainment

SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Academic Talk to the teachers Use exam papers and mark schemes (these can be accessed online) Basic organisation – files, work & revision timetables, which include breaks, sport, leisure etc. Use the LRC’s resources e.g. study skills sheets Top Tips for Parents (guide available in the curriculum area on the website) 1:1 organisational sessions 1:1 handwriting sessions

Pastoral The House System & Tutors Talk to someone Mrs Goulding/ Mrs Gwyther/ peer support (6th Form Champions) L5 and the Learning Support team Bev Wheeler ( NHS School Nurse) Counselling: Steve Griffiths Access to external support services (primary mental health worker, educational psychologist/ CAMHS- children and adolescent mental health services)

One in four British adults experience at least 1 diagnosable mental health problem in a year with a staggering three quarters of all adult mental health problems starting before the age of 18.

CONCLUSION

Success: You have to work at it, but in balanced and a smart way Academic success Emotional well-being