2. Welcome to our Curriculum Evening Year 8

3. Read through the curriculum section on the website with them and ensure that you are both / all clear about what is needed for success in each subject. How can you support your children so that they achieve their best?

4. Read the newsletter each week for up to date information about what is happening, in particular extra–curricular opportunities. These are also all published in a regularly updated leaflet. Attend the year 8 parents’ evening on Thursday 26 th March 2015. This is also where you will receive relevant information as your child decides which Arts electives to choose for year 9. Ensure that they attend school every day. Excellent attendance is key to success.

5. How can you support your children so that they achieve their best? Check their planner daily Your child should be receiving a stamp EVERY lesson to indicate they have followed the “Learn and Achieve” expectations. Following these will greatly enhance their chances of success.

6. If your child has a code in their planner – it means they have not followed the “Learn and Achieve” expectations. This means they are damaging their chances of success. Please discuss any codes with them and help them to change their behaviours. How can you support your children so that they achieve their best?

8. Look out for progress data being sent home after data collections Questions to ask about this are… Is the P.O. ( projected outcome) the same (or better) than the MEL (Minimum Expected Level)? If not – what needs to be done about this? It is really important that your child asks for help with this if they are not clear. Is the attitude grade at 1 or 2 ?– if not, what will they do straight away to sort this out? Is the homework grade a 1 or a 2 ? – if not, should they attend homework club every day? What help/support do you/they need? Please ask us for help… How can you support your children so that they achieve their best?

9. Ensure that homework is completed All our research shows that study outside the classroom will enhance your child’s chance of success. It is essential as we move towards the exams that ALL homework is completed to the best of your child’s ability. No homework = 60 minutes supported homework detention. Don’t forget – homework club is available every evening in the LRC with staff on hand to support with completion. Please encourage your child to attend this if struggling.

10. Year 8 English Your child will study the following units this year: -Conflict -Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and Comedy -Creative Writing Each unit will focus on the key skills for English. Homework is provided in a printed booklet for your child. They will be set an extended piece of homework every fortnight. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english

11. Year 8 Mathematics We have launched an exciting new mastery curriculum in Mathematics. Your child will study the following units this year: –Number and Proportional reasoning –Algebraic expressions –2-Dimensional Geometry –Statistics Each unit will focus on a deeper learning of Mathematical Skills and their applications. Each unit will conclude with: –A focussed assessment paper –Detailed analysis of your child’s performance –Two weeks of re-teach time to address any misconceptions www.mymaths.co.uk

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