bourne community college expectations in key stage 4

Bourne Community Bourne Community College College

Expectations in Expectations in Key Stage 4Key Stage 4

INTRODUCTIONSHead of Year – Mrs Jewerhjewer@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 253

Student Support Manager – Mrs Hudsonshudson@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 218

Subject Leader for English - Miss Barnesrbarnes@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 244

Subject Leader for Maths – Mr Carioujcariou@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 251

Subject Leader for Science - Miss Atkinsontatkinson@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 237

Emma Barber – Special Educational Needs Coordinatorebarber5@wsgfl.org.uk01243 375691 Ext 233

KS4: A CRUCIAL STAGE IN YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION

A TIME TO:

ACQUIRE CERTIFICATED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (GCSE/BTEC) WHICH WILL LAST THEM A LIFE TIME.

EXPERIENCE THE REALITIES OF THE WORLD OF WORK.

GAIN AN INSIGHT INTO FURTHER EDUCATION

REFLECT ON THEIR FUTURE CAREER.

DEVELOP STUDY, ORGANISATIONAL AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS.

OUR AIM:OUR AIM:

That each student leaves:

Having reached their full potential. Having had a challenging, relevant

learning experience. Equipped to progress in the outside world. With a set of values which will enable

them to mix in a multi-ethnic, multi-faceted society.

That all members of the school community

Understand the importance of having a positive attitude towards their lessons

Show tolerance and compassion, treating everyone as they themselves would like to be treated.

Know they are valued and that they have done their best.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:OUR EXPECTATIONS:

CHANGE TO GCSE’SCHANGE TO GCSE’S

Final exams only & coursework elements in practical subjects

YEAR GROUP YEAR GROUP MONITORINGMONITORING

Students progress will be monitored in detail by the Head of Year and also the Raising Achievement Group

During this time we will be looking at all aspects of students’ work, as well as attendance, punctuality, behaviour & attitude to learning.

Students will be set realistic, yet challenging targets.

Students will be made aware of the success criteria in subjects in order to reach their targets

Subject Teachers will ensure that all work is marked regularly, to provide feedback to help students

Subject Leaders will be looking at the work and progress of students throughout the year in their subject

TRACKING YEAR 10TRACKING YEAR 10

Students’ progress will be tracked using our Assessment recording and reporting System.

Students will be formally assessed half-termly in all their subjects. This allows us to identify underachievement.

If this occurs, we will address it instantly by inviting the student for an interview and parents/carers will be informed.

The purpose of the Year 10 mentoring scheme is to support the pastoral and academic development of identified students.

Identified students will be allocated to a mentor and parents/carers informed and updated on how they can also support their child.

In individual subjects, subject teachers will monitor In individual subjects, subject teachers will monitor performance against targets and will mentor as appropriate. performance against targets and will mentor as appropriate.

Parents will normally be informed when any intervention is Parents will normally be informed when any intervention is put into place as the support of parents is key to the put into place as the support of parents is key to the student’s success.student’s success.

Year 10 MentoringYear 10 Mentoring

These include: Head of Year – Mrs Jewer Student Manager – Mrs Hudson Form Tutors SLT Student Support – Mrs Murray-

Brown Counsellor. Mentoring to motivate and support

progress

Support Support MechanismsMechanisms

Form tutors will monitor the attendance, behaviour and achievement of students in their form group. Referrals will be made to the Head of Year if necessary

Form Tutor Monitoring

ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE

Good attendance is essential for your child to succeed.

Students with good attendance : Achieve better examination results Have better career prospects

THE BETTER YOUR RESULTS = THE MORE CHOICES YOU WILL HAVE IN LIFE

Your GCSE results may determine which:

subjects you study for A Level

course and university that you apply for

your career

your employment prospects

your earning power

REMEMBER

IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES FOR FOR YOUR DIARYYOUR DIARY13TH NOVEMBER 2014 - YEAR 10 SETTLING IN CHECK

5TH DECEMBER 2014 - YEAR 10 MOCK ART EXAM

7TH MAY 2015 -YEAR 10 PARENTS EVENING

13TH – 17TH APRIL -YEAR 10 MOCK EXAMS

13TH – 17TH JULY - YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

ANY ANY QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?