Ms Rodrigues Miss Franklin Miss Moser Mr White Head of Head of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Mr White

Head of Sixth Form

Ms Rodrigues

Head of Year 13

Miss Franklin

Head of Year 12

Miss Moser

Sixth Form Administrator

 To get academic qualificati

alifications

• ns?

 A stepping stone to university

niversity or a job?

 To gain subjec

ject t knowledge wledge and understanding?

 Development of academic and/or practical skil

ills ls?

 Development of wid

ider er skil ills ls, such as leadership skills, teamwork skills, communication, public speaking?

 Charact

aracter er deve velo lopment ent (e.g. resilience, confidence, generosity, calmness under pressure)

 So

Social cial activity: Make new friends / develop existing

• friendships. Enjoying yourself, forging great

memories...

 To make a posi

sitive tive contri ntribution bution to our community (e.g. through helping in lower school lessons, taking part in clubs/team/performances, being a subject ambassador, being a member of school / sixth form council)

• All of the above ??

Number of students: 121

A* = 19.2 % A*/A = 41.8 % A*/B = 66.1 % A*/C = 85.5 % A*/E = 99.2 %

(national figure = 51.6%) (national figure = 75.8%) (national figure = 25.5%) (national figure = 7.8%)

Year 13 Progre

• gress:

ss: Sum ummer mer 2019 19 (AL ALPS PS gr grade de)

Students at The Cotswold School consistently achieve in the red zone: HOT !!!

*

All of the above courses are at AS/A Level, unless otherwise stated. * These courses are 2 year courses at A level only (AS examinations will not be taken in these subjects) Please note: For organisational reasons, at any time, changes may be made to the subjects offered or their position in the option blocks. Students affected by any such changes will be notified as soon as possible. We will always endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum.

Monday 29th June Tuesday 30th June Wednesday 1st July Thursday 2nd July Friday 3rd July 10.00am Mathematics & Further Maths Religious Studies Music Business - Bd1 Physics 10.30am English Literature Chemistry ICT Business - Bs1 Computer Science 11.00am Economics Drama 11.30am English Language French History 12.00pm Biology Sport (Dip and Ext cert) Product Design 12.30pm Art Spanish 2.00pm German Psychology Sociology Textiles 2.30pm Geography 1 Geography 2 Health and Social Care

How does Sixth Form study differ to studying GCSEs?

 Fewer subjects  More depth  Higher expectations of independent study  Independent Study Periods (“frees”)

Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri

8.50am-9.20am

Tutor time Tutor time Tutor time Tutor time Tutor time

9.20-9.55am

RE Chemistry History Chemistry History

9.55-10.30am

RE Chemistry History Chemistry History

10.30-11.05am

History

Supervised Study

Chemistry RE Maths

11.05-11.40am

History

Supervised Study

Chemistry RE Maths

Early Lunch 12.10-12.45pm

Maths RE Maths

Supervised Study

Chemistry

12.45-1.20pm

Maths RE Maths

Supervised Study

Chemistry

Lunch 2.10-2.45pm

Supervised Study

Maths PE History RE

2.45-3.20pm

Supervised Study

Maths PE History RE

 Registration / morning tutorials start at

8.50am - 9.20am

 Signing in and out  Punctuality  Lesson attendance  Request for Absence

 Head Student Team  Sixth Form Council  Subject Ambassadors  Year 12 duties

Bethan

Head Girl

Gabriel

Head Boy

Lucy

Deputy Head Girl

Ed

Deputy Head Boy

Follow our ‘dress code’

Any queries, please ask before you buy lots of inappropriate clothes!!

Outd tdoor

• or

Jack cket ets s & Coats ts Outdoor jackets or coats of any description must be taken off when in the school building A blazer or suit-style jacket may be worn Skirt irts s & Dres esse ses Skirts and dresses should be smart, and of a modest length Trouse users rs Smart tailored trousers should be worn No blue denim at all. No ripped, faded, stonewashed or frayed jeans of any colour Short

• rts

Smart tailored shorts may be worn Shirt irts s & Tops Collared shirts/blouses or plain t-shirts should be worn Shirts, blouses and t-shirts must not be revealing (strapless/showing mid- riff), low cut or carry large logos, images or slogans. Shoes

• es

Leather shoes or boots, or smart pumps should be worn Tight ghts Tights should be of a plain and subtle colour Hats ts No hats can be worn of any kind Other her item ems  No sportswear of any description may be worn except during PE activities  Extremes of: hair colour and style, makeup, piercings and visible tattoos, are not acceptable.

 Four vocational options (all at Level 3):

Business; Sport; Health & Social Care; IT

 All other subjects are at AS and A level,

except English Literature, French, German and Spanish (which are A level only)

 AS examinations in mid-late May of Year 12  End-of-Year 12 exams in Eng Lit, Fr, Gm, Sp in June  To progress to Year 13 in a subject you need to

achieve at least grade D

 All A Level examinations are in May/June of Year 13  Note: AS exams do not count towards the final A

Level grade, but they are a qualification in their own right, and attract UCAS points)

 Enjoyment/Interest  Ability  Suitability

• Must also fit our option blocks!

 Enrolment – GCSE results day and

following day: Thurs 20th and Fri 21st August

 We’re here to support you with info and

guidance

 GCSE Results Day – Thursda

sday y 20th

th August

st 2020

 Sixth Form enrolment – Thur 20

20th

th and Fri 21st st August

st FURT RTHER ER INFOR FORMAT MATIO ION N ON ON TH THIS S WIL ILL L BE S E SEN ENT T TO TO Y YOU OU NEARER THE TIME, E, AS T THING NGS S ARE CHANGING ING REGUL ULARLY RLY WITH COR ORON ONAVIRU VIRUS S RULE LES! S!!

As an idea of what we usually do…

 Results available on Thursday, 9.00am - 10.00am  Sixth Form Enrolment, Thursday 9.30am - 12.00pm  Quick enrolment if achieved entry requirements for all subjects

and don’t wish to make any option changes

 Will need to have a conversation with a senior teacher for any

changes, or if entry requirements are not met  Enrolment also on Fri 21st August, 10.00am-12.00pm

SIXTH FORM AGREEMENT

Sept 2020 – July 2022 In choosing to be a student in the Sixth Form at The Cotswold School, I agree to:

• Attend punctually all timetabled lessons, supervised study sessions, registration / tutorial sessions, assemblies and PSHE sessions.
• Work to the best of my ability, both in lessons and for independent study; to hand in set work on time.
• Remain on site for all independent learning periods (“free periods”) and make good use of these times to study.
• Always sign out when leaving the school site (e.g. at break or lunch time) and sign back in upon my return to school.
• Phone or e-mail the school (01451 812946 or sixthform@thecotswoldschool.co.uk) as early as possible on each day of absence due to illness.
• Not miss any school days due to holidays (including music festivals) and unavoidable appointments during school time. I will inform my tutor and the

Sixth Form Administrator of any planned but unavoidable absence by completing, in advance, a Request for Absence Form.

• Act as a positive role model for the younger students, which includes adhering to the School’s behaviour policy and no smoking and drugs policy.
• Follow the Sixth Form Dress Code.
• Take responsibility for all my belongings, including mobile phones (which can only be used in the Sixth Form Common Room) and take care of the

School’s environment, including not leaving any belongings in the Sixth Form Centre overnight.

• Recognise that the privilege of being a Cotswold School Sixth Former requires responsibility and commitment, and therefore I will participate as fully

as possible in school activities. To support me in achieving success in the Sixth Form I am entitled to receive:

• A programme of courses delivered by dedicated, professional teachers, using appropriate facilities and resources.
• A variety of activities and experiences in addition to academic study, including opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
• Careful monitoring of my progress, including: Ÿagreeing personal targets Ÿreceiving feedback from my teachers on the standard of my work Ÿ

receiving pastoral and academic support.

• Regular reviews of my progress and opportunities for my parents/guardians to come into school to discuss my progress.
• Advice and guidance on the routes I wish to follow beyond school, including a written reference for Higher Education or employment.

I understand that I am 100% responsible for my success, and that the school staff are 100% responsible for ensuring that my success is possible. NAME: ………………………………………….....................................….. (Please print in block capitals) STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: ………....................……………………......... Date: ………….....………..

HEAD OF SIXTH FORM SIGNATURE: ………....................……………………............................

SIXTH FORM ENROLMENT

(September 2020 – July 2022) NAME: ADDRESS: CORE OPTIONS: Notes: 1. Students who have not achieved a grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and GCSE English must continue to study these subjects until they have achieved grade 4 in both. This is now a legal requirement for all schools. We may also recommend that some students who achieve grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English (“standard pass”) should retake these subjects to try to achieve a minimum of grade 5 (“good pass”)

• 2. Any students who undertake only three core courses must fill their fourth option block with Supervised Study. (This includes, in Year 13, when most

students reduce their core options from four to three subjects.) I confirm that: I wish to enrol in the Cotswold School Sixth Form to study the core options listed above

• I have received clear advice and guidance on my suitability for these options, including information about the school’s entry requirements for these

courses.

• I will work hard to ensure that I successfully complete the above courses.
• I understand that to progress from Year 12 to Year 13 in a subject I must achieve a minimum of grade D in the AS level examination in that subject.

Or, for subjects without AS level, I must have made progress equivalent to grade D or above in Year 12 in that subject.

• I have read, understood and agree to the Sixth Form Agreement (overleaf).
• I understand that I am entitled to apply for a 16-19 Bursary (financial support for students from lower income households)
• I have the legal right to be a resident in the United Kingdom and will remain a resident of the UK for the duration of my full programme of study

(which, for most students, is two years). STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: ………....................……………………......... Date: ………….....………..

Six ixth th Fo Form rm Enrolmen rolment

Block Subject A B C D

Getting to School

Bus Routes A & B are different - these routes are managed directly by Pulhams. Applications for bus passes on these routes are being accepted by Pulhams now: www.pulhamscoaches.com/home2school-2/

Sixth Form students are no longer eligible for a free home to school bus pass. It is therefore ESSENTIAL that you have a plan in place for how you are going to get to and from school.

Under normal circumstances GCC run the “Spare Seat Scheme”. This allows sixth form students to purchase a bus pass for any seats that are not allocated to lower school pupils on school buses. Due to social distancing guidelines, GCC will not be able to offer this in

• September. BUT, they are asking that if this would be your preferred method of home to school

transport that you still register so that if guidelines change which allow more students to travel

• n a bus they can contact you to offer a seat if possible.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/transport/school-and-college-transport/spare-seat-scheme If and when you are ready to start driving yourself to school – talk to us – there are some things you will need to know.

££ ££ 16 16-19 years BURSARY FUND th the basics ££ ££

If your household income is £25,520 or less, you may be eligible - please apply. Forms can be downloaded from the school website and posted back or returned to sixthform@thecotswol dschoo.co.uk If you are eligible, the amount of money you receive will depend on the lump sum awarded to school and the number of students to apply. Eligibility is normally based on household income. Each year schools are allocated a lump sum

• f money to assist

students who

• therwise may not be

able to attend Sixth Form for financial reasons. Funds can be used to help towards costs related to full time education such as transport, meals, curriculum based trips, university open days/interviews, books and equipment This bursary is discretionary. Students in receipt of an award will have their attendance, timekeeping and conduct reviewed termly – 95% attendance is expected as a minimum.

 Tutors  Head of Year/Head of Sixth Form  Sixth Form Administrator  Counsellor/Mentor Sarah School Counsellor Tom School Mentor

 In 2020/21 there will be 12 tutor groups in the Sixth Form  Vertical tutor groups – a mix of Y12 and Y13  Student requests:  Small groups of 2 or 3 (you and 1 or 2 others)  If your name appears more than once on a list, I will go with the

names on the first response I get.

 No promises!

You will receive an email tomorrow morning from sixthform@thecotswoldschool.co.uk with a link to a form. Click on the link to open the form and respond. You can respond from tomorrow until midday on Friday 26th

The next few weeks are a great

• pportunity

to update these!

Update –

link

https://cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/THE-COTSWOLD- SCHOOL-SIXTH-FORM-HANDBOOK-2019-20-with-internal-hyperlinks.pdf