Download - Sixth form info evening Jan 2016
Sixth Form Information Evening
Monday 18th January 2016
• Introduction• Making choices• Pastoral Support,
Responsibilities & Opportunities• Careers & Higher Education
• What are the entry requirements?• How many subjects can I take?• When do I have to make up my mind?• Why Ratcliffe College?
The Sixth Form at Ratcliffe
What are the Entry Requirements?
• Under normal circumstances, a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade B.
• Recommend at least GCSE Grade B in your chosen A’ Level subjects.
• To take A’ Level Sciences and English Literature : Strongly recommend at least Grade A at GCSE!
• GCSE grade A is essential for A’ level Mathematics
Most students start 4 subjectsat A’ level.
(12 lessons each per fortnight)
Most students drop one of these subjects by the end of the first term.
Some students will complete4 or 5 A’ levels.
How many subjects can I take?
Subject Choices• Over 20 A’ level
subjects
Subjects arranged into 5 blocks
1 2 3 4 5
Bio…..…..
Chem…..…..
Phys…..…..
Math…..…..
Eng…..…..
Students choose 4 or 3 subjects, only ONE in a block
Modular A’ levels• About 1/3 of all subjects• Examined at the end of Y12 (AS level) and again at
the end of Y13 (A2 level)
Linear A’ levels• About 2/3 of all subjects• Examined at the end of Y13 only (A’ level)
Linear A’ levels Modular A’ levelsArt & Design Geography Design & Technology
Biology German Food Technology
Business Studies History ICT
Chemistry Music Latin
Drama & Theatre Studies Physical Education Mathematics
Economics B Physics Further Mathematics
English Literature Religious Studies Media Studies
French Spanish
The Decision Process – Subject Choices
• ‘Subject Preference’ forms given out on– Friday 15 January
• ‘Subject Preference’ forms to be returned by– Tuesday 26 January
• Student option forms to be returned by– Thursday 11 February
Choose the subjects you most enjoyand are good at!
In addition to A’ levels…..• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
– Taken in Year 12 in addition to 2 or 3 A’ levels– [Or taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels]– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to half an A’ level– 8 lessons per fortnight
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)– Taken in Year 13 in addition to 2 A’ levels– Level 3 qualification, building on prior ICT knowledge– Carries ‘UCAS points’ equivalent to grade D at A’ level
In addition to A’ levels…..• Senior Games
– Representative team sports and a range of other options– 4 lessons per fortnight (each Thursday afternoon)
• Enrichment programme– A range of non-A’ level topics– 1 lesson per fortnight
• English as an Additional Language– For students whose first language is not English– 4 lessons per fortnight
Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits
• Excellent Sixth Form accommodation
• Wide choice of subjects
• Small teaching classes (average = 6)
Why Ratcliffe? – The benefits• Very good A’ Level results• Excellent Value Added• Excellent pastoral support
• Small tutor groups• A wealth of opportunities
for responsibility & personal development
An environment in which to thrive!
Opportunities
– Interacting with others– Leadership and initiative– Handling responsibility – Developing maturity,
personality, character
Sixth Form Activities • Sixth Form Clubs and Societies –
Culture Club, Rosmini Society, Languages Society, History Society, Science Society
• Science Gold ‘CREST’ Award• Sports coaching• Young Enterprise Scheme• Voluntary Service Unit • D of E Gold Award• Social events
Boarding in the Sixth Form• Fully rounded education
– Flexible options
• Development of life skills
• Preparation for university life– Sixth Form Flat
• GOOD FUN!
Careers & Higher Education
Welcome to the Sixth Form. . .
. . .Where are you going next?
Careers & Higher Education
Decision
Careers & Higher Education
Sixth Form Induction
• Sixth Form Taster days 5th & 6th July
• Responsibilities / Leadership• Sample lessons / Study Skills• Expectations
Sixth Form at Ratcliffe College
• In summary, we provide a balanced all-round educationwith an academic
edge!