1. Parent Information Evening

2. The Objectives AS/A Level changes Dress code clarification Expectations of students in College Expectations of students out of College How College will support How you can support Key dates

3. AS and A Level Changes

4. Which are which? New style: art and design biology business chemistry computer science economics English language English language and literature English literature history physics psychology sociology New from 2016 ancient languages (classical Greek, Latin) dance drama and theatre geography modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) music physical education religious studies

5. Dress Code Expectations

6. We love to see…

12. Please avoid… Hoodies (non Leavers) Trainers/Pumps (white sole) Denim (obvious) Low cut tops, short skirts

13. Expectations in College Lessons Private study Attendance Attitude Absences

14. How College Will Support Planner Private study After school sessions Mentors

15. Expectations outside of College

16. “What should be done at home? “For every lesson, students need to be spending twice the time working independently”

17. How You Can Support

18. “What can we do to support?” Help construct a College work timetable Discuss what College work they are doing Talk to them about what this will help them achieve in the long term Setting work targets – (1 hour study then 30mins leisure) Allocate a quiet and distraction-free zone for their College work Rewards Time past papers Be flexible- 80/20 Know when assessments are coming up

19. “What can we do to support?”

20. Dates for Diary 22 nd September- Tutor Review Day 21 st October- Art trip w/c 2 nd November- Assessment 1 w/c 30 th November- Report 1 2 nd December- Year 12 Parents Evening 7 th December- College Children’s Party 8 th December- College Panto 9 th December- College Tea Dance 10 th December- College Christmas Party