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2. Introduction to KS4

3. “Our school is a community where Jesus Christ is our role model and his message the guiding principle behind all we do. Every member of our community is responsible for creating an environment that is caring, fair and respectful of each individual. We develop our potential, celebrate our talents and go forward together in faith.” Mission Statement

4.  6 lessons per day  Controlled Assessments  GCSE Examinations – Summer 2016 The next 380 school days…

5.  Core subjects  RE, English Language & Literature, Maths and Science  Option subjects  PE The Curriculum

6.  Most GCSEs now have Controlled Assessment.  Controlled Assessment is similar to what used to be coursework.  However, Controlled Assessment is different from coursework by having control which determines how and where you complete your assessments and what resources you may use.  There is one subject who do not have controlled assessment, RE  Calendar to be produced of timescales and deadlines for CA Controlled Assessment?

7.  All students complete their assessments in the same way  Assessments are fairer and more reliable  You get the marks you deserve  Pupils MUST complete the work in school What Control Means

8.  Pupil progress is personal – so are their targets GCSE Targets Primary School Key Stage 2GCSE 3LPGCSE 4LPGCSE 5LP Level 2EDC Level 3DCB Level 4CBA Level 5BAA* Level 6AA* Secondary School

9.  3 rd October – targets sent home to parents  Review of progress every half term – 20 th October  Issued to parents  Support and intervention as required  Use of planners as communication tool  10 th March 2015 – Y10 Parents’ Evening Progress Updates

10. Support Individual class teachers Maths/English Intervention Pupil Progress Coordinator Nurture support Special Educational Needs Support Pastoral Support Form Tutor and Manager of Learning Homework Support Group

11.  Homework is an integral part of high school life and we would appreciate your support in monitoring it closely.  Homework timetable to be issued  1.5 – 2.5 hours per night Homework

12. Type of HomeworkLearner’s TaskParent Support Learning Remember certain facts, details, words or rules Test CompletingFinish work started in school Check and comment on completed work. Ask about the exercise Writing Up Write up work covered in school or write a redraft of rough work Talk about the piece to help pupil remember the details of the work QuestionsAnswering questions after a lessonCheck the answers Finding Out Gathering information on a given subject – may be library based Suggest where they might find the information Revision Learning a section of work for a test or an examination Get child to explain the work. Any questions Reading Ahead Reading text to prepare for next section of work Be aware of what they are doing in each subject Other Preparation Preparation for a lesson by putting ideas or information down in his/her jotter Ask child to read the work to you. Rules of spelling and punctuation apply in all the work. Help with Homework

13.  Different subjects will use different exam boards  List available for subjects  All exams are linear in Summer 2015  Mock Exams are to be held in w/c 13 th April 2015 (2 weeks) Exams

14.  Work Experience  Will take place in Summer 2015  More information to follow Careers

15.  Good attendance is VITAL to success  Term time holidays  Controlled Assessments are on going “Of those students who only attend school 80% - 90% of the time, 35% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths. Of those who have over 95% attendance, 73% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths” Attendance

16.  Excellence in  Attitude to Learning  Behaviour for Learning  Organisation  Attendance and Punctuality Expectations at KS4

17.  Continue to check the student planner regularly.  Ask your son/daughter to show you their work and explain what they are doing.  Help them to plan their time in the evening.  Know your son/daughter’s targets for each subject.  Ask your son/daughter to give you regular updates on how well they are meeting/exceeding their targets.  Encourage 100% attendance.  Back up any work completed on the computer at home.  Encourage your son/daughter to get involved How can I help?

18. Any questions?