The Sixth Form at Harrogate Grammar School
5 Reasons 1)Outstanding teaching 2)World class facilities 3)Choice 4)Broader curriculum 5)Support
Staff – Sixth Form Leadership Team • Mr Renton: Associate Head, Head of Sixth Form • Mrs Vincent: Assistant Director of Sixth Form • Mrs Harriss: Senior Admin Officer • Mrs Reed: Admin Officer/Attendance Officer • Mrs Sharman/Mrs Ritchie: Admin Officer • Dr Gregson: Student Advisor • Mrs Jackson: Student Support Manager • Miss Watson: Sixth Form Senior Tutor • Mrs Warren: Study Facilitator • Mr Barnard: Study Facilitator • 12 Tutors
Tutors Tutor Form Room Mr Blakeley (SAB) S26 Dr Compton (KEC) S33 Miss Devey (NLD) S28 Mr Henney (JSH) S09 Mr Kempton (JDK) S37 Mr Mackay (RHM) S36 Mrs Metcalfe (JHM) S27 Mrs Noble (EXN) S04 Dr Parslow (DYP) S32 Mr Preston (SWP) S31 Mr Sillifant (GNS) S35 Ms Wyllie (HXW) S34
Year 12 Curriculum Select three subjects at the start of year 12 along with one subject from the list on the right; Choice 1 EPQ Choice 2 Core Maths Choice 3 AS Maths Further Maths/4 th A Level/BTEC for students with high average GCSE point score
Subjects for 2019/2020 • Art & Design • Maths (Core) • Biology • Mathematics (AS) • Business • Mathematics • Chemistry • Mathematics (Further) • Computer Science • Music • Drama & Theatre Studies • Digital Media • Economics • Product Design • English Language • PE • English Literature • Physics • Fine Art • Performing Arts • French • Photography • Geography • Psychology • German • Religious Studies • Graphics • Sociology • Government & Politics • Spanish • History • Sport • Italian • Textiles • GCSE Chinese
What will my timetable be like?
Supporting You • Expert teaching • Strong pastoral support • Challenging targets • Regular reporting • Facilities specifically for Sixth Form students • Preparation for HE
Extra Curricular • School Charity • Peer Mentors • Dance • Student Leaders • Drama • Prefects • D of E • Senior Prefects • MFL • Student Leadership • Music Team • Sport • Societies • Paired Reading
Progression
Progression
Packages • Medical • Business and Enterprise • Education, Training and Public Service • STEM • Law • Art and Creative Industries
Minimum Requirements For entry on to AS and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of: • 24 points in the 6 best full GCSE/BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or higher. In 2019 students will have taken reformed GCSEs and will be awarded a numerical grade 1-9. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. • Only grades at 4 or above will be included. • GCSE points 4 – 9 will be used to calculate the overall point requirement. 6 4s
Minimum Requirements All our courses have subject-specific entry requirements, details of which may be found in our prospectus on our website. To maximise both performance and progression, the following procedures will be followed: 36 points Students have full choice of any course, subject to course requirements. 30-35 points Students select 1 project-based element qualifications. 24-29 points Students select 1 – 2 project-based element qualifications. Special consideration We will discuss individual students’ situations, based on exceptional evidenced 20-23 points circumstances outside the control of the student or institution.
Selection Do • Select subjects you enjoy • Select subjects where you excel • Keep options open • Thoroughly research courses on offer • Check that your subject allow progression • Check the workload fit with your subject combination • Seek advice
Informed Choices
Application Process
Our Year 11 specifics? • Attend Information Evening on Thursday 15 November 6.30pm • Complete online application form • Year 11 Taster Day Friday 8 February • Final deadline for applications 16 February • Consultation meeting • Grades
Contact • Telephone: 01423 535235 • Email: sixthform@harrogategrammar.co.uk • Instagram: @6thformhgs • Twitter: Harrogate Grammar@HarrogateGS
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