Y12 Expectations Evening 2015 slides

The Transition to Independent Learning

NationalA Level Results 2015

• 25.9% of entries A or A* grade

• 8.2% students received A* grade

• 98.1% pass rate (A-E)

Simon BalleA Level Results 2015

• 30% of entries A or A* grade

• 16.5% students achieved A* grade

• 13.8% students achieved Distinction *

• 30.3% of all students achieved A* equivalent

• •A* - B grades – 53%

• 99.7% pass rate (A-E)

• Average Points Score Per entry - 227 • (Nat ave – 215) • 240 = B grade

Our Vision for the 6th Form

We strive to develop and enhance the abilities and skills of all our students

so they can fulfil their potential in a secure, caring, supportive and stimulating

environment.

Creating tomorrow’s citizens today.

High Expectations and High Aspirations

Year 12 • Develop independent

learning skills and support students in making the right decisions

Year 13• Prepare students for life

after Simon Balle and to support them in building the commitment and determination to succeed

Key purpose of each year

AlexSouthamptonLawB B B

SamUniv of SheffieldChemistryA*A*A

GeorginaNottinghamModern LanguagesA*A*A

EdSouthamptonAeronautical EngineeringA*A A

SamLiverpoolBusiness/EconomicsB B B

JoshManchesterMech EngineeringA*B B

DarrylKings LondonMathsA*B B

BethUniv. of BristolPhysicsA*A*A

AndrewUniv. of ExeterMathsA*A A

JuliaUniv of YorkComputer Science A*A B

JessSouthamptonMarine BiologyA A B

JasperSouthamptonHistoryA B C

The Challenge - Effective TransitionRelationship with curriculumWhat skills does the student currently have and what additional skills will be necessary to deal with differences in the curriculum, teaching methods and increased expectations of personal organization of learning? Relationship with othersWhat skills does the student currently have and what additional skills will be necessary to form new relationships with staff and peers and deal with increased expectations of abilities to learn and socialize in group settings? Relationship with selfDoes the student have the dispositions and attitudes that are likely to contribute to better coping with the transition? What are their feelings about their perceptions of their own ability to cope with change?

Non reform A levels:• Made up of the AS level examined

in May 2016 and the A2 examined in June 2017

• Each part makes up 50%of the overall A level grade.

AS level• Either a free standing qualification,

or the first half of the full A level.

Year two: the A2• Not a separate qualification, but

the second half of the A level. • The A2 is designed to deepen the

knowledge gained during the AS level.

Reform A levels:• Linear 2 year course• Examined in June 2017

Cambridge Nationals Level 3• ICT • Business

• Exam-free, vocationally related qualifications

• Equivalent to AS/A2 Level• Continuous Assessment• Pass - E • Merit - C• Distinction - A • Distinction * - A*

A2 Exam 2017 AS Exam 2016

Phase 1; first teaching September 2015

Phase 2; first teaching September 2016

English LiteratureBiologyChemistry Physics History Psychology Art and Design SociologyBusiness StudiesEconomics

Mathematics and Further Maths Geography Languages Philosophy & Religious EducationDesign and TechnologyDrama Film StudiesMusicMusic Tech Sports StudiesApplied SciencePolitics

A Level Reform

Progression to Year 13• To continue with a subject to A2 a minimum grade D at AS is

required (internal assessments will apply in reform A Levels)

• A minimum of three subjects are required to constitute a year 13 course

• English & Maths GCSE with a grade A*- C.

• A2 courses begin in June of Year 12

• Full attendance will be expected from this time until the end of term.

A Typical Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1

2

Break3

4

Lunch

5

6

A Typical Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1 Maths Geography Maths

2 Biology Geography Maths

Break3 Chemistry Biology Biology

4 Chemistry Biology Chemistry Geography

Lunch

5

6 Maths Chemistry Geography

A Typical Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1 Maths Geography Maths

2 Biology Geography Maths

Break3 Chemistry Biology Biology

4 Chemistry Biology Chemistry Geography

Lunch

5 PSHEE Form Skills for Success House /Form Assembly

6 Maths SMSC Chemistry Geography

Use of Study Periods

• 6th Form Area• Resources room • Library• Quiet classrooms

• Beneficial to bring own mobile device (tablet, laptop, phone) to access online textbooks

• Teachers of Reform A Levels will be using these in lessons

A Typical Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri

1 Maths Geography Geography Homework

Maths

2 Chemistry Prep

Biology Geography Maths

Break3 Chemistry Biology Biology Help in Maths

LessonMaths

Homework 4 Chemistry Biology

HomeworkBiology Chemistry Geography

Lunch

5 PSHEE Form Skills for Success House /Form Assembly

6 Maths Chemistry Homework

SMSC Chemistry Geography

How are students challenged to achieve potential?

Monitoring and support

• Rigorous assessment and feedback• Regular communication with parents• EPQ – an independent research project (Summer 2016) • Work experience placements

Expectation of students

As a student I will:

• Agree to study independently (4 hours of private study each week for each A-level subject)

• Make good use of my private study time in school• Meet all agreed subject deadlines• Attend all lessons and follow the attendance procedure • Arrive at registration and lessons punctually• Ensure that any part-time paid work does not disrupt study• Contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in

enrichment activities• Help keep the Sixth Form area clean and tidy• Dress appropriately for school according to the Sixth Form Dress Code• Be an excellent ambassador for Simon Balle School both in school and in

the wider community• Check my school emails frequently; use the internet appropriately• Set myself stretching academic targets• Respect and accept all members of our school and wider community

Transferable Skills

Simon Balle Open Morning

Saturday 26th September

Please put into diaries and make yourselves available to support the school

Planning on applying to university in 2017?

• AS grades/internal assessments and predicted grades: all important

• Personal statement: what have you done in your own time to illustrate your passion for your chosen discipline?

• Extracurricular activities: what experiences and skills have you developed to increase your chances of becoming a successful undergraduate?

• Competitive courses: engineering, medicine, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, physical science, biological science…

Why university?

• A female graduate will earn approximately £250,000 more than women who don’t go to university while a male graduate will only earn around £168,000 more over their lifetime

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: August 2013

21% of our students took up places at Russell Group universities11% at 1994 Group universities (since disbanded)

32% - ‘Top research’ universities?

Communication is key

Form Groups

• 12A – Mrs Lucas/Mrs McCarthy• 12B – Dr Jones/Ms Attard• 12L – Ms Elliott/Mrs Robins• 12M – Mrs McGovern/Mr Lee• 12N – Mrs Lassey• 12R – Miss Wigmore

sixthform@simonballe.herts.sch.uk

Director of Sixth

Form

Sixth Form Admin

SupportLead

Tutor on UCAS

Tutors

KS5 Careers & HE

Guidance

Assistant Director of Sixth Form

• Ownership of Learning• Aim for 100% Attendance• Good Time Management• Self-motivation• Make use of Support• Seize Opportunities• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind• Home-School Communication

The Key to Success

Hard work

Key Dates

• October 2015 – Assessments – Current grade• February 2016 – Preliminary Exams• February 2016 – Preliminary Results • 2 March 2016 – Yr 12 Parents Evening• May 2016 – AS Exams (non-reform)• June 2016 – Internal Exams (reform)• June 2016 – A2 Courses start/continue• 18 Aug 2016 – AS Results Day

Concluding thoughts

• Have high expectations of everything you do • Develop your transferable skills: plan your

work experience week early

• Post-18: aim high, start now

Don’t Blink!• 4 months until Preliminary exams • 8 months until final AS modules• 12 months until university choices• 20 months until final A2 modules• …13 hours until lesson 1 – don’t be

late!