Welcome to Cheadle Hulme High School Sixth Form Open Evening
”Our vision is for every student, regardless of background or circumstance, to achieve the A level grades which will open the door to the future of their choice, including access to the most competitive and prestigious Universities and professions ” We are an academic Sixth Form within an 11-18 state comprehensive high school Standards will match the outstanding provision in the 11-16 school and the learning environment will be similarly structured, stimulating, challenging and supportive Our subject offer must allow students the opportunity to gain access to the ‘best’ University courses and Higher Apprenticeships
Entry into Year 12 - September 2017 A Grade 6 or better in Mathematics A Grade 6 or better in English Language or Literature 4 other GCSE (or equivalent subjects) at Grade B or better There are also specific entry requirements for many A Level subjects We have 150 places available for current Year 11 students, from any school Registration is on GCSE Results Day – 24 th August
Our Culture and Ethos Students will be properly looked after Students will be taught properly Students will be well prepared for progression to the next stage of their education or career Students will be required to meet our high expectations in terms of their attitudes to learning and personal responsibility Attendance, punctuality and the Dress Code are very important to us
The working day…… 0835-0850: Form Time All Y12 students are expected to be in the Sixth Form Centre until 1500 at the earliest 0850-0950: Lesson 1 The majority of the working week 0950-1050: Lesson 2 will be in timetabled A level study 1050-1110: Break There will also be a number of hours devoted to enrichment 1110-1210: Lesson 3 activities 1210-1310: Lesson 4 Remaining time will be for private study – and students will be 1310-1400: Lunch expected to use the time properly 1400-1500: Lesson 5 ‘There are no shortcuts to success ’ 1500-1600: Lesson 6
Our dress code: ‘Business Dress’ NO YES
Core Curriculum (Aspire): All Linear A Levels Three A Level Subjects – four can be selected subject to agreement Students selecting Physics must also select Mathematics Students selecting Further Mathematics MUST select FOUR subjects Core Mathematics is a one Year AS course, to be taken with 3 A Levels, and extremely useful for students wishing to maintain maths skills but not taking Maths A Level
Our A Level Courses (ASPIRE) Art Mathematics Biology Mathematics (Further) Business Media Chemistry Music Computer Science Philosophy & Religion Drama Photography Economics Physical Education English Language Physics English Literature Politics French Psychology Geography Spanish German Textiles Law
Electives Curriculum (Enhance) In addition to the Core Curriculum of 3 A Levels we offer an ‘Electives’ Curriculum’ based around a number of enrichment offers Academic Aspiration Culture, Creativity & Rhetoric Leadership and Service Competition & Physical Endeavour
Electives Sport and Fitness activities Music – Choir and Band/Orchestra Sports Teams Drama and Dance D of E Gold Award Food and Nutrition Volunteering Graphics Young Enterprise Debating Trips and Visits (CERN, Iceland, New York, Book Club Europe, London for example) Politics Club The Extended Project Qualification Beginners Languages Weekly Mentoring in Main School Science and Society Cabinet (student body) The World Around Us Leadership/Ambassador role Current Affairs TED talks and presentations Robotics Event organisation Sixth Form Magazine Each Elective will carry a credit tariff, and students will need to build a minimum credit total
How this might look ………. A Level Chemistry -12 Lessons A Level Pyschology-12 Lessons Aspire A Level History -12 Lessons Gold D of E Charity Event Organiser Main School Mentoring Debating Electives Politics Club Choir member (Enhance) Netball/football team member
Additional elements of the Aspire Programme Subject specific visits Visits from and visits to universities Workshops Careers days and career briefings UCAS preparation
1 st December 2015 Maths Inspiration Show at RNCM Date Session 4 th December 2015 Clothes Show Live trip 16 th September 2015 Year 13 Futures Event 9 th December 2015 Spanish Essay Writing Workshop at MMU 18 th September 2015 English Literature “Faustus” seminar 25 th January 2016 Maths Problem Solving event at Manchester University 23 rd September 2015 English Literature “Faustus” seminar 26 th January 2016 MFL speaker 29 th September 2015 Girls Olympiad Maths Challenge 27 th January 2016 – Geography field trip 30 th September 2015 Year 12 Women in the World of Work 2 nd February 2016 Textiles workshop 2 nd October 2015 Photography Visit to Bramhall Park 8 th February 2016 STEP Preparation Event in Manchester 7 th October 2015 Chemistry Lecture at RNCM 25 th February 2016 Business/Economics visit to JCB plant 8 th October 2015 25 th February 2016 English Language Lecture Day “Importance of Being Earnest” visit to 26 th February 2016 English Literature Lecture Day Lowry Theatre 26 th February 2016 “Engineering your future” at Siemens, Manchester 9 th October 2015 German workshop at CHS 2 nd March 2016 UCAS Exhibition in Manchester with visit to Manchester 12 th October 2015 Maths Problem Solving event at University 3 rd March 2016 Manchester University Maths Problem Solving event at Manchester University 14 th October 2015 Biology Stem Cell Research Talk 8 th March 2016 Dance Showcase 20 th October 2015 9 th March 2016 “Medlink” event at Lowry, Manchester English/Drama visit to “The Crucible” at the 15 th March 2016 French debating competition (final) in London Royal Exchange 16 th March 2016 Oxbridge Convention at Aintree Racecourse 21 st October 2015 German workshop at CHS 16 th March 2016 Maths Studies Revision Event Friday 23 rd October - New York Trip 18 th March 2016 Fashion Embroidery Stitch Show 4 th November 2015 19 th March 2016 Gold DofE practice walk Law and Criminology talk by Manchester 22 nd March 2016 Maths Problem Solving event at Manchester University University 4 th November 2015 23 rd March 2016 BAE Apprenticeship presentation Manchester Access Programme talk 24 th March 2016 Economics lecture by Manchester University 5 th November 2015 Senior Maths Challenge 31 st March 2016 Talk by Manchester Business School 5 th November 2015 German workshop at CHS 23 rd – 24 th April 2016 Gold DofE practice walk 6 th November 2015 Media Workshop 25 th April 2016 STEP Preparation Event in Manchester 10 th November 2015 3 rd May 2016 Maths Problem Solving event at Manchester University (tbc) Senior Team Maths Challenge 12 th November 2015 14 th June 2016 MFL Debating Competition at CHS Manchester Degree Show (Textiles/Art/Photography) 12 th November 2015 Oxbridge event 20 th June 2016 – Start of post exam timetable of events 17 th November 2015 Art visit to Whitworth Art Gallery 20 th June onwards – start of EOQ sessions in school 18 th November 2015 20 th June 2016 UCAS day in school Drama visit to “Much Ado about Nothing” 22 nd June 2016 Oracy and interview practice 19 th November 2015 Germany Essay Writing Workshop at MMU 24 th June 2016 London Degree Show (Textiles/Art/Photography) 20 th November 2015 Photography Visit to Bramhall Park 27 th June 2016 Personal statement day 20 th November 2015 28 th – 30 th June 2016 English Language Change Workshop at John Art/Photography/Textiles/Media exhibition in school Rylands library 30 th June – 3 rd July 2016 Gold DofE practice expedition 23 rd November 2015 UCAS Event (Arts/Design/Media) at MCCC 1 st July 2016 Enterprise Day 24 th November 2015 4 th – 5 th July 2016 Cambridge University residential visit Sixth Form Fashion Show 7 th July 2016 Maths Problem Solving event at Manchester University 25 th November 2015 MFL Outreach Event at Manchester 7 th July – 15 th July 2016 Escape Room experience University 11 th July – 15 th July 1 st December 2015 Work Experience week Maths Problem Solving event at 15 th July – 19 th July CERN trip Manchester University
UCAS support Year 13 Year 12 Autumn Term Ongoing Aspire and Electives/Enhance UCAS application form complete Programme and sent by October half term Spring Term Interview practice UCAS exhibition Manchester Oxford/Cambridge/Law/Medicine Summer Term admissions tests UCAS application days October – April Personal statement workshop Students receive offers from University visits universities University open days 1 to 1 university guidance
Pastoral support Pastoral Head of Sixth Form Form Tutor and daily Tutor Time Counsellor Financial (16-19 Bursary Fund)
What happens next? Forms returned to school by 9th December Appointments follow – to discuss your choices and what will help you progress beyond Y13. You will receive a conditional offer at the appointment. Process completed by February Half Term Registration on GCSE Results Day (24 th August) 5
Subject Seminars Seminars last for 15 minutes with a 5 minute change over Please visit up to five seminars – timings and locations on the information sheet Current students are available in the refectory to answer questions Evening ends at 8.40pm g ends at 8.40pm t s change over
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