1. Passport to the Prom 2011 - 2012

3. Last year’s Year 11 74% 5A*-C grades – up 2% and the best ever for the third year running. 36% of grades at A*/A/B 72 students achieved 10 or more A*-C – double the previous year 17 students achieved 12 or more A*-C 2 students achieved 14 or more A*-C Average Points Score 430.2 – up 23 points

4. What is the prom? A reward to celebrate the successful completion of year 11 A formal event A three course meal with the menu chosen by the students during the course of year 11 A disco Arrive at 6.30 pm; concludes 11.30 pm A coach is available to and from (depending on demand)

5. Why have the passport? Recognises students for carrying the day to day core duties of being a student It logs successes and contributions made throughout the year It is a good way of tracking progress It is a way of feeling success in achieving a definite goal

6. What needs to be achieved to get to the prom? Meet individual target grades Complete college/job/training applications and associated paperwork Turn up to college on time and have a good attendance record Get involved in extra curricular activities Make a contribution to college life and the local community Claim credits for achievements

7. All parts to be completed for successful application. It is the responsibility of students to ensure their passport is kept up to date. Targets set in subjects are ambitious but realistic and based on data and information personal to the student. Non-curricular targets are the same for all students and have to be met in their entirety. Credits should be collected in the diary by students and signed in the Passport by their tutor.

8. The following circumstances, during Year 11, will mean immediate non-attendance to the Prom: – an exclusion – more than one isolation – breaking the rules on a trip or at a College event – bringing the College’s reputation into disrepute. Spoiled or poorly presented Passports will not be considered. Students need to ensure that all paperwork and payments are submitted on time. The Passport earns an invitation but students must ensure they have returned the acceptance and payment. Final decisions about Prom attendance, Merit Awards and Gold Ties will rest with Mr Snape, Mrs Bartella and Mr Coote.

9. Targets Subjects targets are based on individual’s ability and aspirationally realistic Punctuality – 5 lates Attendance – 92% After school detentions – 4 Patrol calls – 2 Credits - 100

10. Exceeding target grade in an assessment point: 3 credits Achieving target grade in a subject at assessment points: 2 credits Achieving target grade in a module test: 4 credits Achieving target grade in mocks (per subject): 2 credits Achieving/exceeding target grade in a controlled assessment: 6/10 credits Earning and claiming credits – students can receive credits, but there are some which they will need to claim.

11. Completing My Maths tasks (per task): 1 credit Submitting revision essays in English (per essay): 3 credits Attending a lunch/after school club (per session) e.g. homework club, reading group, TAP, etc.: 1 credit Attending revision session in a subject: 2 credits Competing in ‘Interform’ activity (start to end): 5 credits Taking part in tutor group community week – – litter duty (per day): 1 credit – chairs (per day): 1 credit

12. Register monitor: successful and on time (per week): 3 credits Completing mentor paperwork and attending review meeting (per assessment point): 2 credits Every three breakfast club sessions: 1 credit Successful completion of your language oral: 3 credits Representing the College in sports or at an after school event: 2 credits Presenting or leading an assembly: 5 credits Every three PE lessons completed with correct kit: 1 credit

13. Timings Monday 19 th September until Friday 30 th March 2012 (Easter). Spring term – Feb/Mar: students ensure their paperwork is complete and ready for submission. Late submission or incomplete may mean they miss out on a place. After the Easter break invitations will be confirmed. Proposed date: Friday 6 th July.