Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014
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Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014
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Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014. This Evening. Introduction Expectations / 6 th Form Requirements GCSE Examinations Controlled Assessment Homework Monitoring SLG Support Wellbeing Attendance & Punctuality Out of school Concerns. GCSE Success. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Year 10 Induction Evening, 2014
This Evening
Introduction Expectations / 6th Form Requirements GCSE Examinations Controlled Assessment Homework Monitoring SLG Support Wellbeing Attendance & Punctuality Out of school Concerns
GCSE Success
In 2014, 100% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including English and Maths.
100% of students achieved A*-C grades in ALL GCSEs taken.
An astonishing 85% of examinations taken were awarded an A*-A grade and 99% at A*-B.
46% of grades were awarded A*.
6th Form Requirements for 2016 Entry will remain the same as in previous years; 4 A grades and 2 B grades, including Grade B in Maths and English Language.
Examinations
Core Science is examined at the end of Year 10
All other subjects are examined at the end of Year 11.
Controlled Assessment
Controlled Assessment is an element of many subjects at GCSE.
Level of control varies depending on the stage of the Controlled Assessment.
ICT Facilities are provided where necessary.Absences should be avoided.Malpractice can lead to disqualification.Timetable is available now; a paper copy has been
handed out tonight.
Year 10 Examinations
Year 10 Exams run from 20th – 27th April, 2015. Internal exams and students will be provided with
a timetable nearer the time.
Dates for the external Science Exams (Core Science) will be given later in the year.
Study at GCSE
Study skills Important to get into good habits and build on
foundation from earlier years.
Organisation / deadlines
Homework diaries Homework timetable. Approximately two hours per night.
Monitoring
Information from teachers about progress
Year 10 first Report – December 2014.
Examination results Internal examinations in Year 10; mock
examinations in Year 11.
Problems may include organisation, lack of understanding in a subject, underachieving in a subject, behaviour issues.
SLG
SLG is the new Parent Portal for accessing Reports and Data.
It replaces E-Portal from this academic year.
Monitoring
Target Setting takes place over the next few weeks;GCSE Targets based on prior attainment across the
past three years of study
Meetings with Form Tutor / Senior Tutor / Assistant Senior Tutor
Journal; organisation, homework, behaviour.
Mentoring Programme
Support
Form Tutors.
Subject Teachers.
Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr Payne).
Home / School Partnership.
Wellbeing
Enrichment lessons as part of the 10 day cycle.Mindfulness.Extra Curricular Activities.
External Support / Advice; Careers AdvisorRelate/42nd street CounsellorEducational Psychologist
Attendance
Essential to maintain good attendance;Below 95% attendance will trigger a letter home;Below 85% Persistent Absentee (DfE Guidelines)
Punctuality;8.40am StartRemind your daughters about the need to be
punctual to lessons!
Out of School
Extra curricular activities (sports / music / dance/ drama/ computing etc)
Social life
Friendship problems
Mobile phones
Internet – social media
Employment
Contacts
Senior Tutor (Miss Williams) / Assistant Senior Tutor (Mr Payne) -concerns directed to relevant staff
Mrs Crossley - Pastoral Assistant (attendance, punctuality, absence)
Educational Welfare Officer
Key Dates
December 2014; Y10 Interim Report
26th March 2015; Y10 Parents’ Evening
20th – 27th April 2015; Year 10 Internal Exams
July 2015; End of Year Report
