Year 9 Parents’ Information Evening 2013

1. Year 9 Parents’ Information Evening2013 Succeeding Together

2. SPEAKERS Mr Maunder– Head of Year (Expectations) Ms Adams – Subject Leader English (Subject advice) Mrs Jones – Responsible for KS3 Maths (Subject advice) Mr Coote – Responsible for KS3 Science (Subject advice) Mrs Simmons – Behaviour Support Manager Mrs Dorgan – Careers Advisor Mrs Williamson - Director of Inclusion Succeeding Together

3. YEAR 9 KEY DATES4th October Late start period 2 due to Open Evening10th October Prize Giving13th November Enrichment Day 1 13th February Enrichment Day 2 – Options (Options Booklet & Forms issued)14th February INSET26th February Reports issued27th February Options Evening3rd - 14th March Options Tutorials (Year 9 students not in until period1 unless they have a tutorial session with their tutor).17th March Options forms returned 22nd April INSET24th April Parents Consultation Evening 29th April Year 9 PhotosSummer Term Year 9 Exam Week12th June Enrichment Day 327th June INSET7th – 11th July Activities Week Succeeding Together

4. KS4 Core Subjects English Literature and Language Science Maths PE RE PSE In addition students will select 4 ‘Option Choice’ subjects. Succeeding Together

5. KS4 Options • GCSE – Grades A* - G • BTEC (Level 1 & 2) & Cambridge National (Level 1 & 2) – Distinction*, Distinction, Merit and Pass. Equivalent to 1 GCSE. • ASDAN Succeeding Together

6. Well respected FE College and/or University entry requirements? At least 5 good (C grade or above) GCSEs English, Maths & Science GCSE (C grade or above) “Maximum achievement not minimum requirements”. If not achieved they will have to be studied post 16. A broad and balanced range of qualifications preferably including a humanities (History or Geography) and a Modern Foreign Language. Some FE Colleges will require higher grades to access certain courses. Succeeding Together

7. Advice 1 • Start looking at Further Education and University courses. • Achieve potential in all subjects: students who achieve to their potential in Year 9 find KS4 easier and are more successful. Succeeding Together

8. HOMEWORK Guidance from Oakmeeds Homework Policy; Key Stage 3 The approximate guidance for time allocation is as follows. 1 hour per week on Mathematics 1 hour per week on English 1 hour per week on Science 1 hour per week on Technology 1 hour per week on Modern Foreign Languages 1.5 hours per week on Humanities, including Religious Education All students work at a different pace and it is expected that they allocate time to the project and produce work that does them, as an individual, justice.

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11. Advice 2 Succeeding Together • Use a learn-and-help-learn framework. • Every word and action from parent to child sends a message • How do you use praise? Focus on processes – strategies, efforts, choices etc. • Watch and listen to yourself carefully when your child messes up – constructive criticism not “I wasn’t very good at maths when I was at school either so don’t worry” • Set goals your children can work towards – help expand skills and knowledge • Do not think of slower learners as children who will never be able to learn – believe in the growth of talent and intellect. • Ask for full commitment and full effort. Parents, teachers, coaches: Our mission is to develop people’s potential

12. Possible Trips 2013-14 and potential cost. 'Succeeding Together'

13. Helpful Web Links www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/ www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/index.shtml www.education.gov.uk www.channel4learning.com www.educationquizzes.com www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Student/interactive_ks3 http://lettsrevision.com/ 'Succeeding Together'