Welcome To…. ‘How To Succeed in Sixth Form’ Miss Double: Head of Upper School Mr Hind: Assistant Head teacher

Passing Yr 12 Students Parents School (teachers, tutor, mentor) Surviving 6 th Form

Congratulations on your GCSE results 2015 A’Level results Average A’Level grade = C Average Btec grade = Distinction Pass Rate = 100% Record no’s in Yr 12 = 125 students New 6 th Form Common Room opened Easter

When it comes to keeping on task, are you a……..?

Or a……..?

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Student: “Chillax – I’m doing enough to get by” Parent: “Are they working hard enough? Is there more I could do?” ?

Parental Involvement Review reports – set targets Discuss work – checking drafts Parental Engagement V Read reports Attend parents evening etc

Secrets to Success Attendance Class work Homework Punctuality Dress Code

Probationary Period September/Oct Ends 3/10 Continuing IAG Grades for Hwk & Tests Lunch & P5

6 th Form Independent Learning Academy’s drive to improve attainment & encourage independent learning Additional designated timetabled 5 th lesson a Private study for each subject These lessons are distinct from the 4 x ISLs which the students select themselves.

Teachers will set 2 sections of work: 1. Homework which is collected in and marked accordingly 2. Weekly Private Study Lessons tasks set which are checked and verified by the teacher but not necessarily marked

Organise Your Time

Independent Study Lessons (ISLs ) Choose to work in either the 6 th Form study centre, Library or any classroom where a member of staff can accommodate them. It is in this lesson that students should complete their Homework or extra research/reading around a subject (draft, correct & redraft)

Independent Study Lessons ISLs Private study tasks

Private Study Lesson Be prepared in advance! Students registered in classroom by teacher Positive working atmosphere Individually / Pairs / Small groups Research / Extension work Teacher present supervises / checks your plan for the lesson / may be able to help/advise Own laptop – but no network connection

Title Topic Sub Topics Details Key Words / Facts

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Quality of work Start asap Plan answers Write in rough Leave a day or 2 Re read and improve Write up in neat Meet deadline

Quality of work Depth / detail / breadth Case study facts Current events Structure Balance arguments Conclusions / opinions Applied the knowledge Use what you learnt in class!!

Remember to ……… P A C S = Precision = Accuracy = Concise = Succinct = Specific

Communication: In the first instance contact the Form Tutor Additional support available Upper School Team Mrs Pickering: Miss Marchant: Mrs Elliott:

Advantages of RM Unify 1 login 50gb memory Cloud base Microsoft Office 365 & One Drive No need for mem sticks 30 day back up Work online / from home Share documents

VLE / Learning Gateway

On the VLE you can…. Parents / Students can Access reward & behaviour record Timetables View Homework Access learning resources & discussion boards Revision resources, lessons + w/sheets e.g. new Board works package

Long Term Planning Start to research appropriate Universities Inc. Russell Group of leading Universities Consider UCAS statement/Job application Information Evening 28 th January 2016

Long Term Planning Get Involved…… Get Involved…… Peer mentoring Work Experience Duke of Edinburgh Curriculum Support House roles Head Boy/Girl + deputies Yr 13