Cannock Chase High School6th Form Induction Evening2014

Objectives:

Form strong links with parents in order to support our students throughout their studies

• Understand how the 6th form functions

• Gain a better knowledge of option choices and ‘Skills Plus’

• Know when to expect Feedback/Reports/Parents Evenings

• Understand the 4 stages of support/intervention

• Receive or apply for a netbook

Welcome

• Quality learning and Teaching experience- 100% A*-E

• Support from teachers, tutors, Mrs Dorsett, Miss Roden and myself

• Outstanding 6th form facilities (6th form centre, computer room, study room)

• Excellent Information, Advice and Guidance in careers.

- In 2014 67% of CCHS students went to University

- 17% attended a Russell group University

• Communication and feedback regarding students progress in each chosen subject area.

What you can expect from us..

• All year 12 students study 4 option choices

• Year 12 students will have 5 study periods a week (maybe more if they attend Twilight lessons)

• Year 12 students remain in school during study periods. They should sign in with Miss Roden in the 6th form centre

• All students have tutor in the afternoon (no morning registration)

• Dress is smart/casual except Fridays which is ‘Super Smart Friday’

• Attend all lessons- please collect work and inform teachers of known absences

• Complete work in their own time- suggested 2-3 hours most week day evening

A Day in the life…

• Students have selected their preferred subject choices

• If anyone is struggling with a subject or is thinking about a change, now is the time to do it.

• Most students will drop one subject when they move into A2, providing more time to get better grades in the other 3

• 4 subjects are needed in yr 12 in order to ensure that they have the best 3 for yr 13 and gain more UCAS points

Option Choices

• 1 lesson a week

• Students have chosen to study one of the following:

- Asdan level 3 CoPE Award

- BTEC Certificate in Dance

- Free Standing Maths Qualification

-Extended Project Qualification

-Arts Award Gold

• Students gain valuable experience in applying their skills and gain up to 70 UCAS points

‘Skills Plus’

• First report with a written comment from each teacher – End of November

• Second report (Data Report) handed out and explained at 6th form Parents Evening – Thursday 19th March

• Data Captures:

- 5 times a year

- 6th form tutor review week after each one

Reports and Parents Evenings

Purpose:

• Inform the student, parents and myself that they are not meeting their full potential

• Help students to refocus and improve their work ethic

• Provide specific feedback on what needs to be done to improve

Stage 1: Teacher Support

Stage 2: Director of Learning Community Support

Stage 3: Assistant Head Teacher (Post 16) Support

(6th form attainment manager support)

Stage 4: Contract for learning

4 Stages of Support/intervention

• Netbooks are limited- we have had unprecedented demand for them this year

• If you have your own laptop/iPad please bring this to lessons/study

• Contracts will be issued tonight with a £30 deposit

• Names will be taken for those who would like to be placed on a waiting list for returns of netbooks from other students as the year progresses

• Please look after them- buy a cover/bag and keep it safe!

Netbooks

How to contact us?

• Miss Roden – J.Roden@cannockchase-high.staffs.sch.uk

• Miss Simpson – J.Simpson@cannockchase-high.staffs.sc.uk

• School number and extension 269 or 231