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Welcome from Mr Gaughan
Curriculum
Pupil Targets & Tracking
How to succeed
Pastoral Support
Curriculum
Curriculum Changes All GCSEs are now linear Controlled Assessments continue in some subjects Vocational qualifications (OCR/BTEC) can only count
as 1 qualification (far fewer than previous years) English Baccalaureate (EBacc) – combination of
subjects to be passed at A*-C (English, Maths, 2 Sciences, Language, Humanity) continues
Government have previously stated that if Grade C is not achieved in English and Maths, students must continue to study them up to the age of 18
Why do GCSEs matter? Doorway to further study post-16 Colleges looking for 5A*-C GCSEs to study advanced
and vocational subjects (Newman, Runshaw, St John Rigby)
GCSE English & Maths A*-C needed for all A-level courses, Universities and some apprenticeships
Employers also consider these two subjects the most important so whatever grade is achieved is vital
Grade B or above required in Maths to study Sciences or Further Maths at A-level
Why do GCSEs matter? Universities look at GCSE grades to help allocate
places • Grade C minimum in English & Maths is required
for entrance to any full time course at University• For certain courses there are specific subject
requirements but a general “rule” is balance and a breadth of study
• GCSEs follow you for life
Subject Specific Information English (4/5 lessons per week)
Pupils in A band study for the WJEC GSCE exam at the end of Y10 and they receive 4 lessons of English Literature and 1 lesson of English Language. English Language is then studied in Year 11
Pupils in B band study for the AQA Certificate in English Literature at the end of Year 10 and receive 4 lessons which incorporate both Literature and Language with a greater emphasis on the Language skills. The Cambridge iGCSE is then studied in Year 11
Subject Specific Information
All pupils need English Language GCSE. All pupils have to study English Literature for the English Language GCSE to “count”.
Subject Specific Information Science (6 lessons per week)
Double Award Science is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics towards two GCSEs. Core Science exam is taken in summer 2015 (3 exams) and Additional Science is taken in summer 2016 (3 exams)A grades BB in Double Award are required to study A levels in ScienceMost of our pupils follow this course
Subject Specific Information Science (3 lessons per week)
Single Award Science is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics towards one GCSE. Pupils who are selected for this course will have 3 lessons of Science each week and 3 lessons of intervention (Literacy & Numeracy)The exams are all taken in summer 2016 (3)
Subject Specific Information Science (6 lessons per week)
The Triple Award is extremely challenging in terms of commitment, depth of study, additional home study, after school revision and 9 exams all at the end. With this in mind, Mr Power and the Science department select students carefully.
- Triple Award (or separate Sciences) is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics towards three separate GCSEs. To conform with the government directive that all exams are to be “linear” all these exams must be taken in the summer of 2016. This means 9 exams at once!
Subject Specific Information Physical Education
Most students will work towards a qualification in PE. This will either be GCSE or BTEC as decided by the PE DepartmentTo be successful in GCSE PE, students need to able to offer 4 sports at which they can perform at a good level. There is also a theoretical aspect to the course.
Subject Specific Information Physical Education
The BTEC course is more appropriate to students who can only offer one or two sports at a practical level.The BTEC course does now have a formal exam.
Some pupils will study for a BTEC in Dance instead of the Physical Education course.
This year we will be having a small group of pupils who do PE as a recreation activity and will not study a qualification. Parents will be notified.
Subject Specific Information ICT
- Pupils in the B band will receive 1 lesson each week of ICT. They will work towards the Cambridge National Diploma/Certificate in ICT.
A level 2 pass is the equivalent of GCSE grade C and grades reach A* equivalent.There is now an exam in summer 2016 as well as coursework
- Pupils who opted for GCSE ICT or Computer Science through the options process will have 3 lessons of ICT (+1 if they are in the B band)
Subject Specific Information Food
- The Food & Nutrition GCSE course is no longer accepted and so we now offer two different courses.
- BTEC Hospitality A Focus on the cookery element but less
scientific and therefore more accessible to some pupils. Pupils complete coursework and sit an exam in
summer 2016 - GCSE Food Technology
Subject Specific Information General Information
- Maths = 4 lessons per week- English = 4 or 5 lessons per week- Science = 6 lessons per week or 3 + 3 intervention- RE = 3 lessons per week- PE = 3 lessons per week- ICT = 0 or 1 lesson per week- All option subjects = 3 lessons per week
Pupil Target Setting
Targets
We set every pupil an individual target for every subject.
Targets have several functions:
to inspire pupils to aim high
to inform teaching staff of their potential
to enable us to monitor performance
to identify underachievement and focus intervention
Targets
We use a Nationally recognised target setting
system called FFT Aspire to inform targets
After 3 years at school we have a large amount of
information about ability and potential
Reports will refer to performance related to these
targets
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLAnne Uther 10H
Attendance 98.4%
Subject Class Teacher Target Predicted Learning
English 10a/En3 Miss Green A A −
Mathematics 10a/Ma4 Mrs Croft B A +
Science (Core) 10a/Sc3 Mr Power B B +
Religious Education 10x/Re2 Mrs Shepherd B A* +
English Literature 10a/En3 Miss Green A A −
German 10Y/Sp1 Miss Marcroft B C −
History 10Y/Hi2 Mr Murray A B −
Product Design 10Y/Pd1 Mr Smith A B −BTEC & ICT Awards
The grades Distinction, Merit and Pass are equivalent to GCSE A, B and C
BTEC Sport 10a/Pe2 Mr Ryder L2M L2M +
+ A highly motivated pupil, who always takes full responsibility for his/her learning. He/she independently and always completes work to the best of his/her ability.
− A committed pupil, who always demonstrates a keen interest in their work and is determined to achieve. Most of his/her work is completed to the best of his/her ability.
+ A hardworking pupil who completes all work to a standard that reflects his/her ability. They demonstrate some initiative when completing tasks.
− A pupil who is generally working well but who has the potential to achieve more. Work is produced to a basic standard and effort could be improved.
x An underachieving pupil, who demonstrates a lack of commitment and whose efforts are inconsistent, making progress difficult at times.
Targets
Target grades should be treated with some caution because… just setting targets does not guarantee their achievement personality is not accounted for home background/support is not accounted for a lot can happen between the ages of 11 and 16 (good and
bad) which could have an effect on achievement there are lots of examples of pupils achieving as much as 3
grades higher or lower than their target grade Important to recognise that individual achievement is what
counts (Grade D may be an exceptional result for a pupil just as a B grade may be under achievement)
Targets – Tracking for SuccessSeptemberTargets setAttendance tracking commencesYear 10 Guidance Evening for parents and pupilsInformation collected from teachers identifying really good and really poor starts. Contact with parents if any concerns (HOY)NovemberFirst set of central subject grades provided by teaching staffIdentify under achievement, contact with parents if any concernsYear Head and Form Tutor trackingDecemberInterim reports sent to parents – full term completed
Targets – Tracking for SuccessJanuaryTracking by Form Teacher and Head of Year continues.Year 10 Parents Evening Thursday 22nd January 2015FebruaryPupils off timetable to assess their own progress and talk to tutors. Set individual targets for rest of the year along with enrichment and careers activitiesMarchSecond set of central grades submitted by teaching staff Assess progress of every studentUpdated tracking sheet to parents
Targets – Tracking for SuccessMayFull reports with teacher comments to parentsJuneEnd of year internal examsScience and English Literature external GCSE examsCardinal Newman, St John Rigby and Runshaw taster daysJulyFinal grades submitted by teaching staff and sent homePupils assess their own progress over the year with their tutor Individual targets set for year 11Prefect training & Awards Day
How to Succeed
Leads to a desire to look smart and therefore a tendency to:
AVOID CHALLENGES
GIVE UP EASILY
SEE EFFORT AS FRUITLESS OR WORSE
IGNORE USEFUL FEEDBACK
FEEL THREATENED BY THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
Leads to a desire to learn and therefore a tendency to:
EMBRACE CHALLENGES
PERSIST IN THE FACE OF SET BACKS
SEE EFFORT AS A PATH TO MASTERY
LEARN FROM CRITICISM
FIND LESSONS AND INSPIRATION IN THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
Fixed mind-set Growth mind-set
CHALLENGES
OBSTACLES
EFFORT
CRITICISM
SUCCESS OF OTHERS
vs
Impact on the students
Pupil progress data shows that those students
who demonstrate growth mind-set
characteristics radically out-perform other
students by as much as 4 grades, even though
their CAT tests show they have similar raw
intelligence.
Growth mind-set in action
Reading regularly Arriving to lessons well-prepared Maintaining excellent attendance Home learning completed on time and to a high standard Asking questions to improve understanding Sharing ideas with others Respond to teacher’s feedback in books and lessons Never waste time talking in lessons Find out how other people have achieved high marks Reflect on success: What was it that made you succeed?
Show My Homework
Supporting your childAttendance
95% attendance (10 days) = 2 weeks off schoolExpectation is to achieve at least this figure
90% attendance (20 days) = 1 month off schoolMissing 17 school days in an academic year can result in
dropping a full grade in every GCSE subject taught
80% average attendance over 5 yearsEquates to a whole year of schooling missed
If a child has 89% attendance or less, there is only a 1 in 4 chance they will achieve 5 A* to C grades at GCSE
Get the basics right
Ensure they get sufficient sleepTeenagers between 13 and 19 need 9 to 10 hours a day to consolidate learning
Maintain a balanced diet and lots of waterA good diet is scientifically proven to improve concentration
Regular exerciseExercise stimulates the flow of oxygen around the body and to the brain
Control distractionsA sensible balance between work and play!!
Supporting your child
Encourage your son/daughter to reflect on attitude, work rate and state of mind to make small changes that will sustain their sense of self-belief and self-confidence.
It is ok to get things wrong!
Your teachers are there to support you so make sure you ask for help with any problems (academic or otherwise) that may be hindering your progress.
Pastoral Support
Pastoral SupportForm Tutors & Head of Year
A vital link between home and school
Regular daily contact with the pupils and are available for all parents to contact with any concerns
Track pupils progress closely throughout KS4
Focused on your child achieving their potential and higher
Year 10 Tutors
Mr Boylan 10C
Mr Poulton 10H Mrs Gaughan 10SMr Sanderson 10Y
Mr Smith 10LMiss Parks 10R
Mr SmithPastoral Support
Attendance OfficerAlternative Curriculum
Mrs EvansHead of Year 10
Diaries are checked weekly by tutors
Parents can use the diary for messages to school as well as e-mail and telephone
Contains the work your child is expected to carry out at home for individual subjects
Have a calendar indicating assessments and the dates of any external examinations
Please ensure that it is signed weekly
Pupil Diaries
Parental Involvement/Support
• Ask about School• Read through reports
together• Structure, routine and rules
are important – consistency and fairness really helps
Holy CrossGuidance Evening
2014Thank you for attending we trust
the evening has been useful