Sixth Form Open Evening Structure of the presentation Overview A level courses Life and study in the Sixth Form Key points for Year 11 Conclusion Purpose of the Sixth Form Study in a successful learning community ID: 403213
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Slide1
Welcome to Borden’sSixth Form Open EveningSlide2
Structure of the presentation
Overview A level courses
Life and study in the Sixth Form
Key points for Year 11
ConclusionSlide3
Purpose of the Sixth Form
Study in a successful learning community
Contribute to the life of the school
Gain high quality qualifications
Mature intellectually and
personallySlide4
A levels 2012: a successful 6th
Form51% A*- B grades
Average over
390
UCAS points per
student – average University offer 260 points
Well above average for grammar schools in Kent and
MedwaySlide5
Minimum entry requirements
Five GCSE passes at grades A*- C of which four should be at least grade B
Four B grades and one C grade the normal minimum entry requirement
English and Maths at C or higher a necessity for jobs and university
Need to aim high for A*/A gradesSlide6
Prepare now for future success
Work, develop and achieve in Y11Be keen to learn and ask questions
Have a good attitude to school
Be the best that you can beSlide7
Courses offered
GCE Advanced courses
Year
12 - AS
Year 13 - A2
AS combines with A2 to make a full A level Slide8
Course combinations
Most universities require:
4 AS courses in Year 12
3 A2 courses in Year 13
Majority of sixth form students will follow this pattern. Some 4AS
and
4A2 Slide9
Enrichment course - General Studies
21st century
National and world issues
Cultural, social and scientific topics
Carries UCAS points
Included in over half university offersSlide10
Subjects available
20 subjects at Borden – see subject pagesAdditional subjects within Partnership (Borden,
Fulston
and
Highsted
)
All subjects dependent upon viable option numbers and workable timetable blocksSlide11
Choices and combinations
Interests and strengthsDegree or career requirements
No easy optionsSlide12
How do you join the Sixth Form
Application – kentchoices4u.com Informal interview Match: ability, interests, choices
Grades – August 2012
RegistrationSlide13Slide14Slide15
Why Sixth Form? Develop transferable skills
Pursuit of academic interests Career development
“Sixth form students make a positive contribution to the school community as prefects and mentors” –
Ofsted
2008Slide16
Why Borden Sixth Form?
Rising results Exceptional library and
study facilities
Highly
qualified staff
Excellent
pastoral support
and Personal careers
advice
High
expectations
“Students are well informed about the choices they have for the future, and benefit from close and supportive academic guidance” – Ofsted 2008Slide17
Why Sixth Form is Different? Smaller group size
Independent study Teacher/student
relationship
Style of teaching
Uniform/Dress Code
IndependenceSlide18
Opportunities in the Sixth Form
Prefect responsibility Sport representation Voluntary service
Work experience
Peer mentor
Independent study
“International visits and exchanges, together with a good range of well attended sporting, cultural and artistic activities, contribute to enhancing students’ personal development” – Ofsted 2008Slide19
What Comes After?
University Work Gap Year
The real worldSlide20
Year 11 Calendar
Term 2 Nov/Dec
Preparation for mock examinations
Careers interviews
Coursework
Audits
Sixth Form Application
– kentchoices4uSlide21
Year 11 CalendarTerms 3/4 -
Jan/FebMock examinations
Results and predictions
Reports and Parents’
EveningSlide22
Year 11 CalendarTerm 4 –
March/AprilSixth Form interviews
Final coursework deadlines
Revision
guidanceSlide23
Year 11 CalendarTerms
5/6 – May/June
GCSE examinations begin
Revision classes / study leave
Book return
GCSE Results –
August
2013