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Helena Romanes Sixth Form Making the students of today the future of tomorrow The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre Learning at the heart of the community The Sixth Form Team Donna Wright Head of Sixth Form
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Sixth Form Manager
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
We would encourage students to communicate with us themselves for general day to day concerns or absences rather than relying on their parents to do this for them If you, as parents, have any real concerns that you need to bring to our attention or discuss then of course we are available to help via email or telephone
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Core Values: An Ethos for Success School culture of high expectations We offer a curriculum which promotes inclusivity Enrichment and cohesion
What does that mean? Setting aspirational targets Meeting those aspirational targets and personal development Pathways which cater for all different abilities and interests Charity fund-raising events, mentoring, social events.
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Students sit all of their exams at the end of the two year course. 29 June - 10 July 2020: Students will sit mock exams in all subjects. They need to secure a grade D as a minimum to progress onto the second A level course. Students on 4 A levels will most likely deselect their weakest subject moving into year 13
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Students will sit a mixture of externally marked exam papers (25% weighting), internal practical assignments and internal research assignments.
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
These have now been set based on your son or daughter’s average GCSE point score Students will have a single target grade across all subjects (called an ALPS target) These targets are minimum expected grades
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Bridging the gap between GCSE and A level Students must rapidly change their work habits to cope with the demands of A level and Level 3 BTEC qualifications Falling behind in year 12 will have a cataclysmic impact on final outcomes
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Increasing independence – students need to develop good working habits, and quickly Study (not social) periods - students must use them! Study Centres: Quiet Study and Silent Study Paid employment - maximum 10 hours a week Attendance is crucial
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Attendance: school requirement is 95% attendance Students of equal ability with attendance of over 95% perform one grade higher per subject than those with attendance of 85% or less Attendance percentage Days missed over a school year 100% 0 days 95% 10 days 90% 20 days 85% 30 days 80% 40 days
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Should attendance fall below 92% then the 4 stage intervention strategy will be activated to ensure students remain on track with their studies. Students must attend registration at 8.45 each morning They may leave at lunch time if they do not have a timetabled lesson after lunch
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Year 12 – 2 week timetable Hours per subject will vary depending upon class size 2 enrichment sessions per fortnight Year 12 – 2 week timetable 4 A levels 3 independent study sessions per subject per fortnight Year 12 – 2 week timetable 3 A levels 3 independent study sessions per subject 3 additional hours per subject per fortnight
Show My Homework Digital Platform – parents can track and monitor independent study work and homework tasks set by each teacher from this portal using your parental log in details. Expressions APP download If you have any concerns please contact me on dwright@hrs.education
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Top achievers:
Kim – ABB in English Literature, Psychology and Biology, studying English at Warwick University (Russell Group) Teddy – D*D* BTEC Sport, CC in Physics and Maths, studying Sport Engineering at Nottingham Trent University Eve – A*AB in Sociology, English and Psychology, studying American Studies at Kent University Oliver – AAB in Sociology, Media and History, studying Digital Arts at Kent University Rowan – BBB in Maths, Physics, Art, studying Architecture at Kent University Rebecca – Distinction Applied Science, AC in Sociology and Business
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Settling in report: week commencing 30 September 2019 Settling In Evening (invitation only): Thursday 10 October 2019 Progress Check: week commencing 20 January 2020 Parents Evening: Wednesday 18 March 2020 Mock Exam full written reports: week commencing 20 July 2020
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Destinations/Careers: Know where you are heading and the grades you need to get there
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Heading to University? University and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS)
▪ Start at www.ucas.com
▪ Research – career options, universities, courses and minimum entry requirements. ▪ Attend a UCAS event – even if your son or daughter doesn’t know what they want to do, speaking to those in the know will help. ▪ Learn from others – student videos are available to watch at UCAS.tv.
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
‘Learning at the heart of the community’
The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
The 16-19 Bursary
Government funding which we can claim to support students in the 6th form in education (it is a limited amount). Used to help with any education related costs: books/meals/exam entry/field trips. Available to families on low income or students in care. To apply, students collect an application form from the Sixth Form office or download from the web site. Any questions should be directed to Mrs Evans- Barlow levans-barlow@hrs.education