St Michael’s Catholic High School Sixth Form We hope you enjoyed our student guide to the Sixth Form. We will be around to answer any questions after the presentation.
St Michael’s Catholic High School Sixth Form Welcome From The Sixth Form Team Headteacher / Line Manager of Sixth Form Mr Conway Assistant Headteacher / Director of Sixth Form Miss Parrott Sixth Form Support Officer Mrs Inglis Specialist Sixth Form Tutor Team Mrs Bevis, Ms Doherty, Mrs Jones, Mr Larner, Mr O’Callaghan, Mrs Power, Mrs Roe, Miss Roze, Mrs Seifert, Miss Turner
WHY ST MICHAEL’S? THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON IN A RELIGIOUS CONTEXT
ST MICHAEL’S SIXTH FORM FACTS • Ofsted 2014: “The leadership and management of the sixth form is outstanding. ” • Ofsted 2014: “An increasing number gain entry to Russell Group universities .” • Ofsted 2014 : “ Level 3 results are well above the national average. “ • Ofsted 2014: “Sixth form students make a significant contribution to school life and set a good example to younger students. They have high aspirations. ” • Ofsted 2014: “The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Students develop the good study skills required at university.” • Diocese inspection 2013: “..very clear, caring and considerate leadership of the Headteacher serves to inspire others” • Diocese inspection 2013: “.. Purposeful learning environment around the school.”
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ST MICHAEL’S – let’s start with our academic results • 80% of A LEVEL grades are A*-C - above National average • A continuing trend of high numbers of A*-A passes – just under 20% of our grades were A*-A in 2017. • 2012 – 2017 : Overwhelming majority of Y13 students continue to gain entrance to their first / second choice university. Over 90% of our students progress to university. • In 2017 over 3/4 of our Btec grades were Distinction / Distinction*. • Majority of our A Level subject results are above National averages – over 60% of subjects taught here are 15% above National average
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ST MICHAEL’S – our students make more progress! • Not just raw results, our students actually make more progress than expected • You can compare progress made in other local Sixth Forms • FACT: our students make more progress than those in other local Sixth Forms.
WHY ST MICHAEL’S? THE VAST MAJORITY IN YEAR 11, AND THE PROSPECTIVE NEW STUDENTS, SHOULD SEE ST MICHAEL’S AS THE NATURAL PROGRESSION. IF … • You are willing to commit to working hard – inside and outside of lesson • You have bought into our ethos so far throughout Year 7-11 and willing to continue to embrace this going forward • You have made positive contributions to our school community • You have an excellent attendance record • You consistently score 2.25 or less in PARS effort score – positive attitude to learning
Importance of Year 11 • Subject Contact evening 29 November – advice • Grade Indicator exams are IMPORTANT – are you approaching them in the right way? • Sixth Form Interviews early 2018 – discuss subjects open to you based on your GI results. • GCSE exams – will you respond to advice from teachers to improve? • GCSE results – advice post results available, what do your results mean you can study? Difficult conversations. Be aware of what APS / grade you need for what you want to do. • GCSE results are the ONLY examination results universities will see – literally doors will be closed to you based on how you perform in Year 11
Importance of Year 11 My advice: ONLY ONE CHANCE TO GET THIS RIGHT – DON’T WASTE IT!!
WHY ST MICHAEL’S? CURRICULUM REFORM THE NATIONAL PICTURE
A LEVEL REFORMS – what it means for our students • As of September 2016 students have been opting for 2 year courses – A Level or Btec. • All students entering Sixth Form must have 5 passes grade 4 or above including Maths and English Language at grade 5 for A Level and at 4 for Btec courses. • PLUS meet the subject specific entrance criteria for their 3 chosen subjects.
A LEVEL REFORMS – what it means for our students • September 2017 - vast majority of students will start with 3 subjects • Students with an Average Point Score above 7 can opt to study 4 subjects • Students must have an Average Point Score of 5 to start one A Level course, of 5.5 to start two A Level courses, or 6 to start 3 A Level courses – as well as meeting the subject specific criteria.
OUR SIXTH FORM CURRICULUM OFFER • To return to Sixth Form students must meet the criteria for 3 subjects Then they will be able to access a curriculum which offers: • Breadth and Balance • Diversity and Flexibility • Progression for All
CORE CURRICULUM • Religious Education • Sixth Form Games (For the majority of students)
PROPOSED ROUTES OF STUDY • A Levels – terminal exams after two years of study • BTEC Level 3 qualifications – each worth one A Level (Continuous assessment and externally examined units) Students secure places in Year 13 based on their Year 12 Btec external examination results and Year 12 UCAS indicator exams – huge importance of getting Year 12 right. Predicted grades for university based on Year 12.
THE NEW REFORMED A LEVELS – the story so far • Linear exam (100% of grade) at end of Year 13 – no longer able to bank points at the end of Year 12 • Increased subject content and increased level of difficulty • Students will continue to sit internal exams in Year 12 WHY? • Support university applications – universities continue to support formal exams in Year 12 • Secure predicted grades
A LEVELS • Minimum entrance requirement: • 2 year courses 5 x Grade 4 at GCSE including Maths and English Language at GRADE 5 • REFORMED - + Minimum Average Point Score of 5 for one A 100% of grade Level comes from Y13 + Minimum Average Point Score of 5.5 for two A exams Levels + Minimum Average Point Score of 6 for three A Levels • 2016 onwards 3 + MINIMUM Grade in the specified subject. subjects will normally be • Effort score of less than 2.25 chosen AFTER 2 Years in Sixth Form - • Progression to university or employment
Vocational Courses in Sixth Form • 2 year course - worth equivalent of 1 A Level – same UCAS points A Level Btec A* Dist * A Dist C Merit
Vocational Courses in Sixth Form • Business/ Applied Law/ Sport / IT and Finance / Applied Science / Digital Media • Can be combined with A Level programme of study – increasingly common • To start courses 5 x Grade 4 at GCSE including Maths and English Language at grade 4and meet each subject specific requirement • Offers progression to university degree in related areas or employment • MYTH – Btecs prevent you from applying to good universities
PROGRESSION ROUTES – all students can access universities / apprenticeships 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above inc Maths Entry inc Maths and English and English Language grade 5 , an Requirements Language grade 4 Average Point Score over 5 / 5.5 / 6. Mainly 6’s and Minimum Grade AND meeting the entrance required in subject to be studied criteria for 3 subjects Possible to combine A A Level BTEC Levels and 2 Years 2 Years Btec courses ‘Merit / Good Passes = Access to Universities / employment Distinction’ Universities / employment
WHY ST MICHAEL’S? APPROPRIATE SUBJECT CHOICES – CHOOSE CAREFULLY Why choose a subject? • Because you are good at it • Because you have researched what it is about and are interested • Because it will help you to achieve what you want to in terms of future plans – job / university / apprenticeship • Considered style of assessment – Btec, reformed A Levels, reformed A Levels with coursework • NOT because your friends have chosen it / your parents want you to do the subject • KEY IS RESEARCH, ASK QUESTIONS, SEEK GUIDANCE TO MAKE WISE CHOICES
STUDENT VIEWS Let’s hear what the most important people have to say – the students • David Aniebonam Head Boy Transition Y11-Y12 • Tara Pelley Head Girl Opportunities, support on offer and equipping you for life after Y13 • Eva Woods Y12 and Caitlin O’Reilly Y13 Why they came back in Y12 and didn’t opt for other Sixth Forms
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES – OUR EXPECTATIONS • Catholic Community • School Community – role model • Positive attitude to learning – work ethic • High expectations – Sixth Form Contract • Sixth Form Dress Code – renegotiated via student voice June 2017 • Full Attendance – min 90% exam entrance • Use of Private Study Time • Course Review – how to improve and support strategies • Meeting Deadlines
AMAZING PASTORAL LIFE • 2 Stage Induction (June 2018, September 2018) • Academic Mentoring (Mentoring for Y13 to at least meet Minimum Target Grades) • Community placements • Prefect and Senior Prefect opportunities • “Buddying” Y7 students • Peer mentoring – academic and social needs • Environmental Council • Visiting speakers – wide range of current affair topics • University visits • Apprenticeship links • Interview advice – jobs, apprenticeships, university • Involvement in whole school life – wide range of opportunities
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