Shenfield High School Sixth Form What are your

Shenfield High School Sixth Form

What are your options after Year 11? • Sixth Form • Apprenticeship • College

Sixth Form Myths • A place is guaranteed at Shenfield for you • You will be able to choose any subject to study • A Levels are like GCSEs/ BTEC subjects are easy • Do not need a plan B!

Year 11 – An important year! • Opportunities available • Various course pathways • A Level • BTEC • Don’t shut the door on possible opportunities • Progress and behaviour in Year 11 will impact application

What can Shenfield High School Sixth Form offer you? • A Levels • BTEC courses • Football/ Cricket Academy

How important are GCSE’s? We calculate your points score by calculating your top 8 GCSE’s (or equivalent). But this must include English Language and Mathematics Each grade is given a value A* A B C D E F G 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 By calculating this you will see what pathway is available to you

A student’s view … • What did I do this time last year? • College or Sixth Form? • Open evenings • Wide range of courses • Back up plan • Regrets

What do you do now? Attend the Open Evenings to help you understand what is available Talk your thoughts through with family and friends Speak with your teachers Come and speak with a member of the KS 4/ KS 5 team

Important dates: 14 th November – Sixth Form Open Evening Application deadline – 19 th December