Year 12 Information Evening JMHS Sixth Form THE

Year 12 Information Evening JMHS Sixth Form THE RIGHT CHOICE

JMHS SIXTH FORM The right choice Ø Sustained strong results Ø Focus on high quality teaching & learning Ø Excellent pastoral support Ø Superb cohort of students

3 Year Average Results Ø Over 30% of all grades at A* to A Ø Over 60% of all grades at A* to B

High Quality Teaching & Learning Ø Continual drive to improve Ø Engaging the students Ø Challenging the students Ø Creating independent learners

Our Mission Statement John Masefield Sixth Form is a positive, productive and supportive learning environment that produces confident, optimistic and resilient young adults, who achieve outstanding academic qualifications and thrive in outstanding post-18 destinations.

A typical John Masefield Sixth Former…. . Does their best at all times Leads by example – they are positive role models to everyone Exceeds academic expectations Progresses to an excellent university or apprenticeship Generously supports the school and wider community Represents the school with honour and pride Leaves ready to make a positive impact in society Demonstrates exemplary behaviour at all times

Getting It Right In Y 12 Ø Making your studies your first priority Ø First term crucial in setting strong foundation Ø Minimum grade of D at end of Y 12 ‘UCAS Prediction’ internal exams to continue studying a subject in Y 13 Ø In vocational subjects students must be on target to gain a Merit at least

Attendance Ø Compulsory attendance from 8. 45 am to 3. 15 pm for first half term Ø After half-term Y 12 allowed to go off-site during day if: l l Attendance is excellent (96% or better – no more than 1 ½ days missed!) Attitude and Effort is excellent in all subjects. Students are on track to achieve at least target grades Off-site privileges could be removed at any time if attendance drops below 96% or progress is poor.

Dressing Appropriately for Sixth Form Ø No uniform – based around what you would feel confident wearing in an office, professional environment Ø Dressed appropriately for work

Sixth Form Leadership Team (SFLT) Ø Ø Mark Hawksworth : Head of Sixth Form Strategic overview. Quality assurance. Disciplinary procedures. Enrichment programme. Ø Ø Chris Price: Head of Year 13 & Deputy Head of Sixth Form Overview of Y 13; mentoring, changes of course; Oxbridge & Russell Group preparation. Ø Ø Maria Law: Head of Year 12 & Deputy Head of Sixth Form Overview of Y 12; support of students with learning difficulties & Extended Projects. Ø Ø Rebecca French: Student Support Officer General student & parent issues, first point of contact, Bursary.

SIXTH FORM TEAM 2018 -19 Mrs M Law Head of Y 12 / Tutor Miss M Dix Tutor Mr M Hawskworth Head of Sixth Form Mr D Bullock Tutor Ms E Baker Tutor Mr C Price Head of Y 13 / Tutor Mrs J Kyle Tutor Mrs R French Student Support Officer Mrs J Whitton Tutor

Partners in success (Clear communication) Parents / Carers (encourage good learning habits & routines) SFLT Subject Teachers (Ensure high quality (Progress in individual Teaching & provision) subjects) Tutors ( Holistic overview of students progress. Link between home & school)

Who to contact? Students have been assigned an Academic Mentor (normally their Tutor) who will be crucial in supporting their academic progress, and personal development. To facilitate this students are required to attend mandatory sessions as per their timetable to meet with their Mentor & Tutor The Mentor should be your first point of contact in the event of a general query about progress or welfare. 01531 631012 Subject Teachers If you have a query with a specific subject that your son or daughter is studying, you should contact the teacher in the first instance. If you feel the query has not been dealt with satisfactorily then please contact the relevant Head of Faculty eg Mrs Laidler for Maths Please see Appendix A in the Guidebook Head of Year The progress and welfare of all Y 12 students will be overseen and monitored by the Head of Year. Mrs M Law Head of Sixth Form If you do not feel that your query has been dealt with to your satisfaction, then please contact the Head of Sixth Form on 01531 638452 Mr M Hawksworth Extended Projects Mrs M Law

Attendance of at least 96% Ø Ø Ø Below 96% attainment (student grade) drops off dramatically. Attendance of 90% equates to missing 16 lessons (4 weeks of teaching) in each subject! Parents ring Student Absence Line on day of absence, or notify Tutor if planned in advance i. e University Open Day, medical appointment). Absent from a subject lesson – call home from subject teacher Absent from 2 or more subject lessons- Call home from tutor.

Independent Study Ø What students do outside of lessons makes the difference! Ø Students have FOUR taught hours per subject per week PLUS an additional hour per subject working within Faculty area on independent work. Teachers often on hand to assist. IN TOTAL 6 HOURS OF INDEPENDENT STUDY PER WEEK PER SUBJECT ARE REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS

Minimum Target Grades Ø Set in relation to GCSE performance Ø Minimum students should aim to achieve Ø Not guaranteed Ø Aspire beyond these to be competitive

Student-led Initiatives Ø Leadership opportunities Ø Giving something back to school and wider community Ø University personal statement and CV enhancement Ø Roles include: Senior Prefects; Student Voice; Charity group; Amnesty International, Sports Captains, and Newsletter Editor Ø Students need to get involved this year.

Individual support, care and success for students Ø Ø Ø Team of dedicated academic Sixth Form Tutors. Overview of students’ progress. Meetings with each student regularly throughout year to review and support progress. Monitor student use of study time. Support students through University application (UCAS) /Apprenticeship application process - starts in Year 12 but mostly in Year 13

Sixth Form Learning Standards and reporting to parents Ø 4 areas of student life commented upon Ø Classwork Ø Homework/independent study Ø Organisation Ø Life beyond the classroom Ø Graded 5 (outstanding) to 1 (very poor) Ø Interventions for scores below 3 (good)

Signing in & out Ø Requirement by Law. Ø Crucial for Health & Safety. Ø Does not restrict students privileges. Ø BUT privilege WITHDRAWN if a student can’t adhere to the system.

PARENTS / CARERS How you can help? Ø Ø Ø Ø Show an interest in student’s learning. Ask to see their work and teachers’ comments on it. ‘Green Pen’ improvement work! Ensure high attendance. Encourage good organisation. Limit outside paid work hours (10 hours maximum) Communicate concerns to school. Discuss university / career possibilities with students. Encourage high aspirations. Encourage them to be involved in clubs & societies to develop their skill set and attractiveness to universities and prospective employers.

TEST WEEK Ø In late November/ early December Ø Formal Ø Held in lesson time Ø Students should aim for at least target grade

Internal Y 12 Exams Ø Ø Ø Take the place of external AS exams 30 April – 10 May Will be used to project grades in university references. Crucial that students revise thoroughly and do their best! Remember minimum Grade D to continue in a subject. In vocational subjects students must be on target to gain a Merit at least to continue to Y 13

HE PROGRAMMES Ø In Y 12 students who achieved highly at GCSE are offered the chance to participate in two parallel programmes to realise their potential to win places at the highest ranked and most competitive universities. l l Dedicated advice and support is offered for students on the ‘Early Applicant’ Programme which is designed for those considering applications to: • Oxford or Cambridge; • other competitive ‘early applicant ‘courses (including Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science) The ‘HE+ Programme’ is run by Cambridge University in partnership with a select group of maintained sector sixth forms. The Programme provides extension lessons, master classes and specialist advice on competitive entry university applications. There is also a limited number of places on a two day visit to Christ’s College, Cambridge

Key Dates Autumn Term 20 September Y 12 Information Evening. Ø 26 September Teambuilding Trip to Oakerwood Ø 16 November Progress checks home. Ø Ø (But please feel free to contact subject teachers to get an update on progress before this if you have any concerns!) December – test week (in lessons) Ø 21 December Last Day of term. Ø 7 January Staff Training Day BUT some subjects will have tests! Ø 8 January Spring Term starts Ø

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