The Crossley Heath School Year 12 Parents Information

The Crossley Heath School Year 12 Parents’ Information Evening The Crossley Heath School

Welcome Mrs Cassidy Head Teacher Mr Donlan – Assistant Head Teacher Post 16 Y 12 Achievement Leader – Ms Rudman The Crossley Heath School

A level success! In 2016 students in Y 13 achieved excellent results: • 100% pass rate • 16% A* • 37. 5% A*-A • 62% of all grades were at A*/B The Crossley Heath School

Targets and Aspirations • Students have been set challenging targets based on data that we have in school • The targets are meant to be challenging and aspirational • The targets are based on GCSE scores using ALPS • As an outstanding school we firmly believe in high aspirations and a genuine challenge for our students • Target week – w/c 2 nd October 2017 The Crossley Heath School

School Expectations • Excellent attendance and punctuality • All work set, to be completed to the best of your ability • Respect others and your environment • Engage actively with the wider life of the school The Crossley Heath School

How To Make The Most Of Year 12 What part does the student have to play? • Respond positively and work hard to achieve the target • Be aware of the fact that competition for places at university and for employment opportunities at 16 and 18 is extremely tough and students need to put themselves in the best possible position to attain the job/place offer that they are striving for. What can parents do to help? • Support and encourage them to aspire to the highest possible grades • Be sure that your child knows what is required to achieve their learning targets. Talk to them!! • If your son / daughter is unsure about any aspect of their A level course, encourage them to take personal responsibility and find out. The Crossley Heath School

Challenge of A levels • • • A big step up Induction weeks Less spoon feeding Expect independent study Preparing for university and the world of work Need a resilient approach The Crossley Heath School

Assessment Windows • First progress update with assessment levels w/c 6 th November • Second update with assessment levels w/c 5 th March • Mock written exams in all subjects 4 th to 15 th June • Year 12 results can lead to a change in programmes of study. The Crossley Heath School

Careers Education at CHS • • Careers Education Coordinator Mr Hirst Careers day in Summer Term Dedicated careers area in LRC Calderdale and Kirklees Careers Service Liz Hirst (Independent Careers Advisor) Work Experience week w/c 5 th March Attend the North West UCAS Fair at Leeds Beckett University Additional advice guidance from tutors and subject tutors UCAS Coordinator Mr Coote The Crossley Heath School

Supporting Your Child • Tell us about any issues by contacting tutor or AL • Avoid leave of absence during term time • Discuss targets and assessment grades with your child. If they are not on target, do they know how to rectify the situation? • Parents will be made aware of targeted intervention throughout the school year. • Encourage your son/daughter to take responsibility for their learning The Crossley Heath School

Healthy Habits Flexibility - Be flexible in your study. If you need to take time off, rearrange it later in the week. Exercise/Activity – Try to get some physical activity in to your day to alleviate stress and gain the benefits of regular exercise Down Time – Each day should have a period of relaxation. This should be at the end of the day to allow your body and mind to wind down allowing you to get a good night’s sleep. Avoid high energy computer games late in the evening. Check in – Test yourself. After each session what can you remember? Make revision cards to test yourself against. Goal Motivation – What do you want to do? Where do you see yourself in a year or 5 years time. If you have a target you will work towards it. Fexibility Exercise/Activity Down Time Rewards Check in - Test - Look at students book Conversation Planning Goal Motivation Materials Work Environment – Do you have a desk to study at. Do you have a quiet environment free from distractions? Regular Slot – Do you have a set time you do your work. If you do you will find it much easier to sit down and organise your work. Diet – Are you eating healthily? You are what you eat. Sleep Diet Regular Slot Work Environment Sleep – Are you getting enough sleep. Avoid working after 9 o’clock at night. Give yourself down time to unwind and help you fall to sleep. Materials – Are you school ready, do you have the right materials for the day Planner/Diary – Use your planner to act as an organiser. Use it The Crossley Heath School

Financial Support We at CHGS recognise that there are significant expenses associated with school life: • Classroom equipment and ICT access • Lunches • Trips and Visits • University application fees The government makes financial support available via the 16 -19 Bursary Fund Further financial support is available to students of Crossley Heath as required For information about financial support please contact Mrs. L. Sharples, PA to the Head teacher. All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence lynne. sharples@crossleyheath. org. uk The Crossley Heath School

Enrichment – Get Ahead Programme • In school options – EPQ, Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh, MOOCs, CSLA • Out of school options – Volunteering at Alzheimer's Society, Local primary schools, Calderdale Royal, Square Chapel, Police Explorers scheme • Additional Opportunities – School official positions, House Activities, First Aid, Fitness Suite, Yoga The Crossley Heath School

Trips and Visits in Y 12 • • • • Manchester Art Galleries Manchester university Biology trip Geography Trip to Arran Physics Masterclass lectures Flamingo Land Zoo Psychology Trip New York Psychology trip PE Revision day Oxbridge Regional Conference- Haydock Visit to Cambridge EPQ Independent Study Visit Senior Girls netball tour to Spain Manchester RS visit to Buddhist Centre MFL exchange to Germany • • • In addition other trips may come up throughout the year. Plus an active charity calendar raising money for others. Music trip next Easter across all age groups DT Greenpower racing for students across various year groups Amnesty trip of some kind during the school year for student across year groups. The Crossley Heath School

Social Events • • • CHA- Activities throughout the year CHS Christmas Fayre – Saturday 25 th November House Drama Final Monday 11 th December CHS Quiz Night- Friday 9 th February – 7 pm House Music Final – Wed 18 th July The Crossley Heath School

Your future in your hands IN SELECTING AND JOINING CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL SIXTH FORM YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO: • Maintain/develop an “I Can” mentality • Develop the personal characteristics that will enable you to be successful in ALL aspects of your life • Immerse yourself in the Crossley Heath School Community The Crossley Heath School

Thank you for coming • All information, including dates, will be on the school’s website: www. crossleyheath. calderdale. org. uk • If you have any questions, please see us after the presentation The Crossley Heath School