Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Ratcliffe College

Monday 3 December 2012

Welcome and Introduction Academic Matters (Mrs Clayfield)

Pastoral Matters (Mr Reddin)

Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Ratcliffe College

The Year 9 CurriculumThe Year 9 Curriculum

• Religious Studies, English, Mathematics

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• History, Geography, Art, Drama

• Music, ICT,

• Food Technology, Design Technology

• Two languages (French, Spanish, German, Latin)

• Physical Education and Games

• Personal, Social and Health Education

• (EAL and Learning Support are available)

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Reporting Academic ProgressReporting Academic Progress

• Studies Assessments (Studies Cards)– Issued 5 times during the year.

• School Report – July

• Next Parents’ Evening– February 2013

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Studies AssessmentsStudies Assessments

• Variety of assessment contexts– Short tests, essays, written work, role play,

practical activities, examinations, etc

• Report EFFORT in and out of class number grade (1 to 5)

• Current ATTAINMENT grade (A,B,C,D,E)

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Criteria for Assessment of Effort in/out of Criteria for Assessment of Effort in/out of classclass

Levels 1 to 5

• 1 = Outstanding

• 2 = Consistently good

• 3 = Satisfactory

• 4 = Inconsistent

• 5 = Cause for concern

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Criteria for AttainmentCriteria for Attainment

Grades A to E• A = Well above the expected standard• B = Above the expected standard• C = Meeting the expected standard• D = Working towards the expected standard• E = Below the expected standard

The expected standard is that of a ‘Ratcliffe College’ Year 9 student

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Monitoring Academic ProgressMonitoring Academic Progress

• Baseline Assessments– CATS tests and MidYIS test (autumn term for new students )

• Review of studies grades, reports and examination results by:– Subject teacher – Form Tutor – Head of Year– Boarding Staff

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What happens as a result of monitoring?What happens as a result of monitoring?

• Discussion with student

• Students set targets, (observation report)

• Contact with parents

• Congratulatory lettersFor example:– effort total typically 50 or less – attainment 9A+– significant improvement in effort

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PrepPrep

• Spend about 30 minutes per subject.• Should be able to be completed during prep time. • Students should always have a reading book in

their school bag.• Involvement in activities, will mean prep at home!• Prep in Mathematics Hexagon.

– If possible please collect your child at 5.30pm or 6.20pm

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Some good practice……..Some good practice……..

• Developing independence.

• Good organisational skills.

• Establishing a routine of prep and preparing for the next day.

• Using the planner effectively, recording homework detail neatly and dates due!

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The Importance of ReadingThe Importance of Reading

• School library is an excellent resource

• Mrs Williams – school librarian

• Encouraging literacy

• Lunch time activities in the library

• Reading for understanding

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Working in PartnershipWorking in Partnership

• Monitor the planner

• Look at your child’s books

• Report any concerns to the Form Tutor Head of Year, Mr Dziemianko or

to the Deputy Heads

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Looking forward to GCSE Option Looking forward to GCSE Option Choices……..Choices……..

• Blocks are arranged based on choices

• Up to 10 GCSE subjects

• GCSE Options book

• Parents’ Evening (Focus on GCSE Options)

• Deadline for choices 15 March 2013

Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Ratcliffe CollegeKey Academic DatesKey Academic Dates

Friday 1 February Studies Cards issued

Thursday 7 February Parents’ Evening (GCSE Options )

Friday 15 March Deadline for GCSE options

Friday 22 March Studies Cards issued

Monday 20 May Examinations begin

Friday 24 May Studies Cards issued

Wednesday 10 July Report issued

Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Ratcliffe College

Year 9 Parents’ Evening

Ratcliffe College

Pastoral StructurePastoral Structure

• Tutors– Mrs Cooper, Mr Lambert, Dr Standen– Mrs Caven-Henrys & Mrs Cole, Mrs Reeves

• Head of Year– Mr Dziemianko

• Heads of Boarding– Mr Cooke, Mrs Leite

• Deputy Heads

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AssembliesAssemblies

• Monday - Headmaster’s assembly

• Tuesday - Tutor time

• Wednesday - Year Group/House

• Thursday - Tutor time

• Friday - Chaplain’s assembly

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Personal Social Health and Citizenship Personal Social Health and Citizenship EducationEducation

• Continuous and progressive

• Taught by the Form Tutor

• One lesson per fortnight

• Follow up during weekly tutor time

• School based resources and appropriate visiting speakers

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Ratcliffe CollegePSHCE Topics for Year 9PSHCE Topics for Year 9

• Self-AwarenessGCSE choicesE-SafetyCareer choices – The 5th Matrix

• CitizenshipPolitics – European UnionLaw and order – the role of the magistrateRespect for others – disability, race, age, gender, elderlyCrime

• RelationshipsCoping with conflict – anti-bullyingSafeguarding and Child Protection

• Healthy lifestyleAlcohol and drugs awareness

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Personal and Social DevelopmentPersonal and Social Development• Sense of Community– Involvement in extra-curricular activities– Helping to raise money for charity – Operation

Christmas Child (shoe box appeal)– Involvement in school liturgies– House Activities and Competitions – House

Singing Competition– School Council– Boarding Council

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Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular ActivitiesSport Teams, clubs and practicesMusicChoir, Orchestra and BandsDramaPlays, Workshops, and Technical SupportChaplaincy GroupAltar Servers, Readers, St Vincent de Paul Group

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•Clubs and Societies•Trips and Visits•Combined Cadet Force•Hello Ratcliffe•First Lego League•Spitfire Club•Chaplaincy•Book Club

Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities

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BoardingBoarding

• Fully rounded education– Academic, social, emotional

• Development of life skills– Personal responsibility– Communication– Team work– Self-motivation– Adaptability

• Preparation for life (University) – Organisation– Self-reliance

• GOOD FUN!

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Boarding OptionsBoarding Options•Full Boarding•Weekly Boarding•Occasional Boarding

Year 9 Parents’ Evening

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