sixth form choices

Sixth Form ChoicesYear 11 Parents & Pupils

A levels

•AS (L6th) + A2 (U6th)•UMS scores rather than grades at AS

Grade boundaries are set

Grade AS A2A* 180/200A 160 320B 140 280C 120 240D 100 200E 80 160

/200 /400

A levels

•Re-sits –vs- first time result•A* = 90% at A2•180/200•University offers •Grades vs points

University Offers – UCAS points• Grades –vs- Points• A* - 140• A – 120 • B – 100• C – 80• D – 60• E – 40• 300pts = BBB, ABC, A*CD etc …..

Options

•4 recommended – 3 if appropriate• Forms due in February•Blocks designed around choices•Can change later, but…•Options booklet to help

Hurdles

•5 Bs at GCSE, Cs in English & Maths•D at AS to continue the course to A2

How to choose?

• Find out what the subject involves•Pick subjects you enjoy & are good at•Keep doors open• Sensible combinations•Resist personality/fashion•A at GCSE Maths to do A level.

Careers & Guidance

• Teachers; House staff•Mr Webb, Mr Brownlee, Mr Gerrard•Mr Wallace•Work experience placements• Year 11 Surgeries, 1 on 1 careers advice

with a senior member of staff

Academic life in the Sixth Form

•Much greater academic emphasis• Individual action plans• Increased independence• Leadership opportunities• Enrichment opportunities• University preparation• Last year 56% A*/B

University – this year?

•54 students•47 now at university•3 straight into employment•4 gap year

What next?

•Department presentations• Year 11 Surgeries – SIGN UP AFTER

THE TALK•Mock examinations (January)•Parents’ evening (January)•Options returned (February)•GCSE results (August)

Presentation on Sixth Form Facebook page