Welcome to Bordens Sixth Form Open Evening Structure

Welcome to Borden’s Sixth Form Open Evening

Structure of the presentation • • • Overview A level courses Life and study in the Sixth Form Key points for Year 11 Conclusion

Purpose of the Sixth Form • Study in a successful learning community • Contribute to the life of the school • Gain high quality qualifications • Mature intellectually and personally

A levels 2012: a successful 6 th Form • 51% A*- B grades • Average over 390 UCAS points per student – average University offer 260 points • Well above average for grammar schools in Kent and Medway

Minimum entry requirements • Five GCSE passes at grades A*- C of which four should be at least grade B • Four B grades and one C grade the normal minimum entry requirement • English and Maths at C or higher a necessity for jobs and university • Need to aim high for A*/A grades

Prepare now for future success • • Work, develop and achieve in Y 11 Be keen to learn and ask questions Have a good attitude to school Be the best that you can be

Courses offered • • GCE Advanced courses Year 12 - AS Year 13 - A 2 AS combines with A 2 to make a full A level

Course combinations • • Most universities require: 4 AS courses in Year 12 3 A 2 courses in Year 13 Majority of sixth form students will follow this pattern. Some 4 AS and 4 A 2

Enrichment course - General Studies • • • 21 st century National and world issues Cultural, social and scientific topics Carries UCAS points Included in over half university offers

Subjects available • 20 subjects at Borden – see subject pages • Additional subjects within Partnership (Borden, Fulston and Highsted) • All subjects dependent upon viable option numbers and workable timetable blocks

Choices and combinations • Interests and strengths • Degree or career requirements • No easy options

How do you join the Sixth Form • • • Application – kentchoices 4 u. com Informal interview Match: ability, interests, choices Grades – August 2012 Registration

Why Sixth Form? • • • Develop transferable skills Pursuit of academic interests Career development “Sixth form students make a positive contribution to the school community as prefects and mentors” – Ofsted 2008

Why Borden Sixth Form? • • Rising results Exceptional library and study facilities Highly qualified staff Excellent pastoral support and Personal careers advice • High expectations “Students are well informed about the choices they have for the future, and benefit from close and supportive academic guidance” – Ofsted 2008

Why Sixth Form is Different? • • • Smaller group size Independent study Teacher/student relationship Style of teaching Uniform/Dress Code Independence

Opportunities in the Sixth Form • • • Prefect responsibility Sport representation Voluntary service Work experience Peer mentor Independent study “International visits and exchanges, together with a good range of well attended sporting, cultural and artistic activities, contribute to enhancing students’ personal development” – Ofsted 2008