welcome to borden’s sixth form open evening. structure of the presentation overview a level...
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Welcome to Borden’s
Sixth Form Open Evening
Structure of the presentation
• Overview • A level courses • Life and study in the Sixth Form• Key points for Year 11• Conclusion
Purpose of the Sixth Form
• Study in a successful learning
community • Contribute to the life of the school • Gain high quality qualifications • Mature intellectually and personally
A levels 2012: a successful 6th Form
• 51% A*- B grades• Average over 390 UCAS points per
student – average University offer 260 points
• Well above average for grammar schools in Kent and Medway
Minimum entry requirements
• Five GCSE passes at grades A*- C of which four should be at least grade B
• Four B grades and one C grade the normal minimum entry requirement
• English and Maths at C or higher a necessity for jobs and university
• Need to aim high for A*/A grades
Prepare now for future success
• Work, develop and achieve in Y11• Be keen to learn and ask questions• Have a good attitude to school• Be the best that you can be
Courses offered
• GCE Advanced courses• Year 12 - AS • Year 13 - A2 • AS combines with A2 to make a full A
level
Course combinations
• Most universities require:• 4 AS courses in Year 12 • 3 A2 courses in Year 13 • Majority of sixth form students will
follow this pattern. Some 4AS and 4A2
Enrichment course - General Studies
• 21st century • National and world issues• Cultural, social and scientific topics• Carries UCAS points • Included in over half university offers
Subjects available
• 20 subjects at Borden – see subject pages
• Additional subjects within Partnership (Borden, Fulston and Highsted)
• All subjects dependent upon viable option numbers and workable timetable blocks
Choices and combinations
• Interests and strengths• Degree or career requirements• No easy options
How do you join the Sixth Form
• Application – kentchoices4u.com• Informal interview• Match: ability, interests, choices• Grades – August 2012• Registration
Why Sixth Form?
• Develop transferable skills• Pursuit of academic interests• Career development
“Sixth form students make a positive contribution to the school community as
prefects and mentors” – Ofsted 2008
Why Borden Sixth Form?
• Rising results • Exceptional library and study facilities• Highly qualified staff• Excellent pastoral support and
Personal careers advice• High expectations
“Students are well informed about the choices they have for the future, and
benefit from close and supportive academic guidance” – Ofsted 2008
Why Sixth Form is Different?
• Smaller group size• Independent study• Teacher/student relationship• Style of teaching• Uniform/Dress Code• Independence
Opportunities in the Sixth Form
• Prefect responsibility• Sport representation• Voluntary service• Work experience• Peer mentor• Independent study
“International visits and exchanges, together with a good range of well attended sporting, cultural and artistic activities, contribute to enhancing
students’ personal development” – Ofsted 2008
What Comes After?
• University• Work• Gap Year• The real world
Year 11 Calendar
Term 2 Nov/Dec
• Preparation for mock examinations• Careers interviews• Coursework• Audits • Sixth Form Application – kentchoices4u
Year 11 Calendar
Terms 3/4 - Jan/Feb
• Mock examinations• Results and predictions• Reports and Parents’ Evening
Year 11 Calendar
Term 4 – March/April
• Sixth Form interviews• Final coursework deadlines• Revision guidance
Year 11 Calendar
Terms 5/6 – May/June
• GCSE examinations begin• Revision classes / study leave• Book return• GCSE Results – August 2013