Cannock Chase High School 6 th Form Induction Evening 2014

Objectives: Form strong links with parents in order to support our students throughout their studies Understand how the 6 th form functions Gain a better knowledge of option choices and ‘Skills Plus’ Know when to expect Feedback/Reports/Parents Evenings Understand the 4 stages of support/intervention Receive or apply for a netbook Welcome

Quality learning and Teaching experience- 100% A*-E Support from teachers, tutors, Mrs Dorsett, Miss Roden and myself Outstanding 6 th form facilities (6 th form centre, computer room, study room) Excellent Information, Advice and Guidance in careers. - In % of CCHS students went to University - 17% attended a Russell group University Communication and feedback regarding students progress in each chosen subject area. What you can expect from us..

All year 12 students study 4 option choices Year 12 students will have 5 study periods a week (maybe more if they attend Twilight lessons) Year 12 students remain in school during study periods. They should sign in with Miss Roden in the 6 th form centre All students have tutor in the afternoon (no morning registration) Dress is smart/casual except Fridays which is ‘Super Smart Friday’ Attend all lessons- please collect work and inform teachers of known absences Complete work in their own time- suggested 2- 3 hours most week day evening A Day in the life…

Students have selected their preferred subject choices If anyone is struggling with a subject or is thinking about a change, now is the time to do it. Most students will drop one subject when they move into A2, providing more time to get better grades in the other 3 4 subjects are needed in yr 12 in order to ensure that they have the best 3 for yr 13 and gain more UCAS points Option Choices

1 lesson a week Students have chosen to study one of the following: - Asdan level 3 CoPE Award - BTEC Certificate in Dance - Free Standing Maths Qualification -Extended Project Qualification -Arts Award Gold Students gain valuable experience in applying their skills and gain up to 70 UCAS points ‘Skills Plus’

First report with a written comment from each teacher – End of November Second report (Data Report) handed out and explained at 6 th form Parents Evening – Thursday 19 th March Data Captures: - 5 times a year - 6 th form tutor review week after each one Reports and Parents Evenings

Purpose: Inform the student, parents and myself that they are not meeting their full potential Help students to refocus and improve their work ethic Provide specific feedback on what needs to be done to improve Stage 1: Teacher Support Stage 2: Director of Learning Community Support Stage 3: Assistant Head Teacher (Post 16) Support (6 th form attainment manager support) Stage 4: Contract for learning 4 Stages of Support/intervention

Netbooks are limited- we have had unprecedented demand for them this year If you have your own laptop/iPad please bring this to lessons/study Contracts will be issued tonight with a £30 deposit Names will be taken for those who would like to be placed on a waiting list for returns of netbooks from other students as the year progresses Please look after them- buy a cover/bag and keep it safe! Netbooks

How to contact us? Miss Roden – Miss Simpson – School number and extension 269 or 231