The Key Stage 4 Curriculum at

Christleton High School

This year Christleton High School achieved

69% 5 A*-C (incl Eng and Maths)

This reflects the hard work of our Students, parents and

teachers.

Changing LandscapeThis year marks the beginning of three

years of exam reform at GCSE and A level.

Changing Landscape

GCSEs are becoming increasingly difficult.

It has never been more important to not just get off to a flying start!

Key Changes

OAll GCSE assessments are now

linear. OExam opportunities in May /June.OThere will be additional marks

for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.

New Grading SystemOMaths and English will be graded

on a scale of 1-9. (9 is highest grade)

OOther subjects G - A*

OAt the end of Y11 students will have a mixture of grades and numbers.

New Grading System

Controlled Assessments

O Some subjects will have Controlled Assessments which have replaced Coursework.

O Students will need to complete these in school.

O Tasks will be frequently changed.O Teachers will still mark the work. O CA can take place throughout the

course.

Early Entry ?

OThere will be very few opportunities for early entry

OSome students in Year 10 will complete a GCSE in Science in June 2016.

Keeping you informed!

Targets will be set in November and shared with students

Regular reviews of student progress will be sent home through Interim assessments

23rd October 201512th February 2016

Keeping you informed!

8th July2016

Full report will be issued at the end of the year

Parents Evening

25th February 2016

Keeping you informed!