student support and guidance system form tutors:mr barber (8a) miss jones (8b) miss miles (8c) mr...
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Student Support and Guidance System
Form tutors: Mr Barber (8A) Miss Jones (8B) Miss Miles (8C)Mr Hirst (8D)Dr Chipperfield (8E)
KS3 Achievement Leader Mrs Hill
KS3 Co-ordinator Mrs Jowett
Assistant Headteacher Mr Coulson (Years 7-11)
Deputy Headteacher Mr Brownlie (Curriculum)
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Assessments and exams
Unit assessments on-going throughout the year
End of year 8 exams: w/c 5th May• Opportunity to demonstrate the levels they
have reached in KS3• Provides information on starting points for GCSE
subjects (including setting in English and mathematics
• Practice for ‘real thing’• Importance of planned revision
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Progress Reporting
Autumnw/c 11th November 2013 – progress updateTuesday 19th November 2013 – Meet the Tutor Day Springw/c 17th February 2014 – progress updateWednesday 19th February 2014 – Parents’ Evening
Summerw/c 30th June – progress update and written report
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Targets and Aspirations
What are they?The targets are challenging and aspirational but are based on realistic expectationsThe targets are based on what an average student should achieveIs Crossley Heath an average school?
How and when are they set?Set last year for current Y8 based on in school data and MidYIS
How should you discuss targets with your child?
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Other Dates
Meet the Tutor Day Tuesday 19th November 2013 Opportunity to meet tutor to discuss child’s progress in general terms
Options EveningTuesday 11th February 2014Opportunity to meet subject leaders and discuss GCSE courses
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The Option Process
The Curriculum for Year 9 students from September 2013
EnglishMathematics
ScienceICT / Computing
Sport / PEPHSCE
Economics
ArtMusic
PEDrama
GeographyHistory
Religious StudiesFrenchGermanSpanishChinese
Design TechnologyGeology
The Guided Choice Subjects
4 Choices
HumanitiesGeography
HistoryReligious Studies*
Foreign LanguagesFrenchGermanSpanishChinese
2 Open OptionsDesign Technology
ElectronicsFood
GraphicsResistant Materials
Textiles
Creative / PerformanceArt
DramaMusic
Physical Education
Additional HumanityHistory / Geography / RS
Geology
Additional MFLFrench / German / Spanish / Chinese
Y8 September 2013 - GCSE Reform
This year group will be the first to sit some of the new GCSEs.
The new GCSEs will be significantly different from the previous GCSEs (consultation on content and assessment has just finished and awaiting more detail from DfE / Ofqual) but likely to feature the following: The reformed GCSEs will be linear and assessed in the main by
written examination, probably without tiering and with restricted use of exam aids.
The grading structure is likely to change (1-8 instead of A*-G) Subjects first to be reformed (September 2015):
English (Lang and Lit), Maths, Sciences Geography, History? Other subjects to follow in 2016
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Careers at Crossley Heath School
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The Team:Liz Hirst - We have a dedicated Careers Adviser from C&K Careers who is available in school 1.5 days a week. She is able to answer career related questions and find information for students. Appointments to talk to Liz can be made by all students by signing up on the diary pages on the door of the Careers Room (A37). Parents can make appointments to speak to Liz after school on Monday, or on the y8 options evenings.Mrs Lea – I am based in the careers room at lunchtime on Thursday or after 3.30 pm most evenings.Form tutors are also available to support any careers needs.Miss Harris – Sixth form enrichment.Mr Coote – University / UCAS applications.Mrs Fisher – Careers planning support.
Supporting your Child
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The school provides Careers resources across all age groups to help students. We provide support in key areas :• Enrichment •Work Experience •Writing a personal statement and CV• Apprenticeships• Preparation for application to University through the Progression Module •Interview coaching•UCAS applications
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Careers in Y8 Values and decisions.Options.Kudos and Careerscape.
Careers at KS4
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Year 9 Students play the ‘Be Real’ game which involves a comprehensive series of activities where students role-play as single adults in occupational roles. Year 10 & 11Careers is delivered through the PSHCE days. Work experience.Visiting speakers.
Where can I get more careers information?
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A dedicated Careers website, The Careers Zone, is available on the school’s VLE. It includes help for students of all age groups with a variety of Careers resources and links.
A page on our website gives parents more information about the careers experience for students.
There are also a large number of resources available in our LRC, where Mr Amdurer can offer help and support.
Mrs P Lea Careers Coordinator.
Supporting Your Child
Please• Tell us about any issues by contacting tutor or AL
• Check the planner and be encouraging with homework
• Discuss targets and assessment grades with your child. If they are not on target, do they know how to rectify the situation?
• Encourage your son/daughter to take responsibility for their learning.
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Supporting the School
• Please ensure you let us know if your child is absent on a school day.
• Please do not request leave of absence for holidays during term time.
• Please avoid using the school driveways and car parks for dropping off and picking up at the start and end of the school day (other than in exceptional circumstances).
• Please avoid parking in or very near areas designated for school buses
• Please let us know of any changes to medical conditions or medications that affect the student in school
• Please ensure that the school has up to date contact details in case we need to contact you quickly.
Thank You
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Financial SupportWe at CHGS recognise that there are significant expenses associated with school life:• Uniform and specialised sports kit• Classroom equipment and ICT access• Lunches• Trips and Visits• University application fees
The government makes financial support available via the Free School Meals and Pupil Premium initiatives (apply through school)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: [email protected]
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Trips and Visits in Y8
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park Art TripSeptember 2013, £8
• Rugby trip to WalesApril 2014, c£350-£400
• Geography Trip to Hebden BridgeJune/July 2014
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Social events this term
CHA Race Night Friday 27th September
CHA Craft Fair Saturday 16th November
House Drama Final Tuesday 3rd December
Carol Service Thursday 19th December
CHA Quiz Night Friday 7th February
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