year 12 information and guidance evening 2015-2016 thornleigh sixth form
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Year 12 Information and Guidance Evening
2015-2016
Thornleigh Sixth Form
Welcome Further Education A level reform/UCAS points Support College day, subjects and tutorial programme Attendance & Punctuality Target setting Assessment Independent Learning Opportunities available in 6th form Bursary Fund
Enrolment
Further Education
First time that full time education is not compulsory. Thornleigh offers the following courses:
Foundation Studies GCSEs Level 3 BTEC (equivalent to A level) A Levels
A Levels are graded from A*-E. A C grade is not seen as a “Pass” in the same way as it is at GCSE.
Students must have L3 qualifications to progress to university (Higher Education).
A Level reformYear 12 Year 13
AS Maths A2 Maths
50 % of an A Level or a stand alone AS. Worth UCAS points
50% to top-up a full A Level that topped up UCAS points
Students could drop a subject here and keep the AS qualification/points
New specificationsStudy either as an AS or Full A level
AS Maths A2 Maths
1 year courseCannot be topped up to a full A
levelWorth UCAS points
Two year course with some slightly different topics to AS
2 year course
UCAS points
Courses with a new specification this year
English Language & LiteratureEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteraturePhotographyPhysicsChemistryBiology
HistoryEconomicsBusiness StudiesPsychologySociologyGraphicsArt
Support for StudentsYear 12 Group Tutors
12.1 Mr Jason Ashton
12.2 Ms Nuala McKenna
12.3 Ms Philippa Wiseman
12.4 Ms Rachel Wilson
12.5 Ms Judith Darby
12.6 Mr Locke
12.7 Mr Todd Gregson
12.8 Ms Keogh/Mr Carey
Mr Tonino Passarello- Director of Sixth Form
Mr Ged Gleeson - Deputy Director
Ms Sam Leaf - Learning & Progress
To email any of the above use the email address: (First initial)(surname)@[email protected]
The College Day
8.00 Centre Open. For Independent Study.
8.45 Registration and Tutorial Time
12:45 Lunch13:30 Afternoon sessions15:10 Day ends
The College DayHopefully students have made the right choice of subjects. Many students find aspects of their course difficult at some time and this is natural. We do not encourage students to swap subjects, if there is a major issue they need to speak to a member of the Sixth Form Leadership Team ASAP.
Each student has four subjects timetabled- file required for each subject
Students are allocated study time
Every Year 12 student will also be timetabled for a tutorial session
The “SMART” ID badge
• All students must wear their ID badge at all times.
• Used to register students on to, and off, site.• Used for printing and photocopying.• Used for Cashless catering.
Students without an ID badge risk being sent home for it.
Tutorial Programme All Year 12 students will follow a structured tutorial programme
A rolling programme across the timetable
University lecture style delivery along with group sessions
This course allows students to support their learning and prepare for their future
Spend time as a community together as well as valuable time with their group tutor
Opportunity to research and prepare for exams, interviews, university life, apprenticeships, jobs and much more
PIXL Edge
Attendance & Punctuality
Good attendance and punctuality are crucial to success.
A student’s place at Thornleigh Sixth Form is at risk if their attendance drops below 95%.
Attendance is always included in references.
It is the students responsibility to inform the College of absences by telephone to the Sixth Form reception on the first morning of absence and before 9.30am.
Attendance & Punctuality
All students must swipe in and out using their ID badge whenever they arrive on/leave the site.
More than five days or repeated absences should be covered by a doctor’s note.
Students absence will be traced and monitored after the first day by Mr Gleeson
We will text parents if students attendance/punctuality drops
Attendance & Punctuality
In order to maintain a good record of attendance:
Medical appointments should be made out of College hours.
Interviews, especially for part-time jobs, should be made out of college hours.
Holidays should not be arranged during term time. Term dates are printed in the student diary. We do not authorise any absence for holidays for Post-16 students.
Driving lessons must be booked for after college
Student targets
• All students will be given a target grade for all their subjects.
• The target is calculated on how they have performed in all GCSE subjects and an assessment which took place yesterday.
• The target grade will appear on all reports that we send home.
• Students will receive target grades at the end of next week.
Assessment & Tracking
Students will be formally assessed on a regular basis with a moderated assessment grade being provided every half-term.
The first tracking data will be influenced by the transfer tests students completed yesterday and will be based on skills and needs.
Weekly marking will be present in files and formal assessments of learning are expected every 2 weeks.
Pre-Public Exam dates here:W/C 7th DecemberW/C 14th March
Show my homework
Show my homework
• Homework monitoring system• Set by teachers, monitored by tutors and LT• Student can see their timeline on mobile
devices• Parents can also see what homework has been
set• Access details will be given at the end
Independent Learning
Students are now much more responsible for their own learning and independent study plays a large part if they are to be successful. As a general rule independent work should be 5 hours per week
for each AS level in addition to any homework.
Students should use periods when they have no timetabled lesson for independent work, we encourage them to study in the LRC the Sixth Form is open 8.00am until 5.30pm every day and students are encouraged to make use of the facilities for independent work.
Students can also use MOODLE to supplement their learning.
Getting a head startStudents should already be doing the following for all of their courses:
• Have one folder for each subject with PLCs in the front.• Finding out the exam board and downloading the specification.• Purchasing a textbook/revision guide.• Begin learning about different topics using websites such as
Khan Academy.• Commit some time to Online courses (MOOCS) and develop
your Pixl Edge portfolio of evidence.• Researching potential careers and university courses at
ucas.com.
Post-16 Bursary Fund
Level 1 The school is required to pay £1200 over the course of the year to:
Young people in care. Care leavers living independently after Local Authority
Care. Young people in receipt of income support. Disabled young people in receipt of Employment
Support Allowance who also receive a Disability Living Allowance.
Post-16 Bursary Fund
Level 2A smaller bursary is available to students who are currently in receipt of free school meals (FSM).
Receipt of this weekly payment is determined by attendance, behaviour and academic performance.
What’s new this year• Tanzania• NUS extra• Work experience• Custom kit• Mission Week Tuesday: 20th October 2015• Themed sessions• Student Committee• Free time support is needed
Contacting usIf you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact one of the Sixth Form Team or visit our website where many questions can be answered
Via Phone : Thornleigh Sixth Form - 01204 301351
Via Email : [email protected]
Via Website : www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk
Mr Passarello Director of Sixth Form Mr Gleeson Deputy Director Miss Leaf Learning and Progress