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Welcome To…. ‘How To Succeed in
Sixth Form’
Miss Double: Head of Upper SchoolMr Hind: Assistant Head teacher
Passing Yr 12
Students
Parents School(teachers, tutor, mentor)
Surviving 6th Form
Congratulations on your GCSE results 2015 A’Level results Average A’Level grade = C Average Btec grade = Distinction Pass Rate = 100% Record no’s in Yr 12 = 125 students New 6th Form Common Room opened Easter
When it comes to keeping on task, are you a……..?
Or a……..?
YouTube - How to Study for a Long Time without Getting Bored
Student:“Chillax – I’m doing enough to get by”
Parent:“Are they
working hard enough? Is there more I could do?”
?
Parental Involvement
Review reports – set targets Discuss work – checking
drafts
Parental EngagementV
Read reports Attend parents evening etc
Secrets to SuccessAttendanceClass workHomeworkPunctualityDress Code
Probationary PeriodSeptember/OctEnds 3/10Continuing IAGGrades for Hwk & TestsLunch & P5
6th Form Independent Learning Academy’s drive to improve attainment &
encourage independent learning Additional designated timetabled 5th lesson a
Private study for each subject These lessons are distinct from the 4 x ISLs
which the students select themselves.
Teachers will set 2 sections of work:
1. Homework which is collected in and marked accordingly
2. Weekly Private Study Lessons tasks set which are checked and verified by the teacher but not necessarily marked
Organise Your Time
Mon 8am-6pm School
6-7pm Tea Chat & chores
7-8pm Kids Hwk
8-9pm Stories / Dog walk
9-10pm Hwk
10pm TV / Chores
Tues
8am-6pm School
6-7pm Tea Chat & chores
7-8pm Kids Hwk
8-9pm Stories / Dog walk
9-10pm Hwk
10pm TV / Chores
Wed
8am-6pm School
6-7pm Tea Chat & chores
7-8pm Kids Hwk
8-9pm Stories / Dog walk
9-10pm Hwk
10pm TV / Chores
Thurs
8am-6pm School
6-7pm Tea Chat & chores
7-8pm Kids Hwk
8-9pm Stories / Dog walk
9-10pm Hwk
10pm TV / Chores
Fri
8am-4pm School
4-5pm Football
6-8pm Tea Chat & chores
8-9pm Stories / Dog walk
9-10pm TV / Chores
Sat
8-9am School work
Daughter to Riding School work
Kids hwk Chores
School work
TV
Sun
8-9am School work
Boys to Rugby School work
Kids hwk Chores
School work
TV
Independent Study Lessons (ISLs)
Choose to work in either the 6th Form study centre, Library or any classroom where a member of staff can accommodate them.
It is in this lesson that students should complete their Homework or extra research/reading around a subject
(draft, correct & redraft)
Independent Study
LessonsISLs
Private study tasks
Private Study Lesson Be prepared in advance! Students registered in classroom by teacher Positive working atmosphere Individually / Pairs / Small groups Research / Extension work Teacher present supervises / checks your plan for
the lesson / may be able to help/advise Own laptop – but no network connection
TitleTitle
TopicTopic
Sub TopicsSub Topics
DetailsDetails
Key Words / FactsKey Words / Facts
YouTube - How To Make Homework Less Work
Quality of work Start asap Plan answers Write in rough Leave a day or 2 Re read and improve Write up in neat Meet deadline
Quality of work Depth / detail / breadth Case study facts Current events Structure Balance arguments Conclusions / opinions Applied the knowledge Use what you learnt in
class!!
Remember to ………PACSS
= Precision= Accuracy= Concise= Succinct= Specific
Communication: In the first instance contact the Form Tutor Additional support available Upper School
Team Mrs Pickering: [email protected] Miss Marchant: [email protected] Mrs Elliott: [email protected]
www.bourneacademy.rmunify.com
Advantages of RM Unify
1 login 50gb memory Cloud base Microsoft Office 365 & One Drive No need for mem sticks 30 day back up Work online / from home Share documents
VLE / Learning GatewayVLE / Learning Gateway
On the VLE you can….On the VLE you can….Parents / Students canParents / Students canAccess reward & behaviour recordAccess reward & behaviour recordTimetablesTimetablesView HomeworkView HomeworkAccess learning resources & discussion Access learning resources & discussion boardsboardsRevision resources, lessons + w/sheetsRevision resources, lessons + w/sheetse.g. new Board works packagee.g. new Board works package
Long Term Planning Start to research
appropriate Universities
Inc. Russell Group of leading Universities
Consider UCAS statement/Job application
Information Evening 28th January 2016
Long Term Planning Get Involved……Get Involved…… Peer mentoring Work Experience Duke of Edinburgh Curriculum Support House roles Head Boy/Girl + deputies Yr 13
