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Preparing for Year 13: Key Insights and Action Plan for Success

As Year 13 begins, it's essential to understand the key steps to a successful academic year. This informative guide details the importance of commitment, ongoing attendance in AS subjects, and preparation for the upcoming Results Day on August 14th. Meetings with Mr. Hand, the Head of Year 13, will guide you through important decisions regarding A2 courses. Focus on time management, effective study habits, and the necessity of a proactive approach towards university and career planning. Utilize the summer wisely for research, attend revision sessions, and seek help when needed to navigate this critical year smoothly.

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Preparing for Year 13: Key Insights and Action Plan for Success

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  1. Introduction to Year 13 Monday 30th June

  2. Post Study Leave • Start of Year 13 • Elite group within the school • EPQ, Committee • Attendance • Keep doing all AS subjects • Think about future

  3. Results Day • Thursday 14th August • Timing – Year 12 from 9.30am • Meetings with Mr Hand - Head of Year 13 • Decisions about A2s • Preparation for Year 13 • Step up

  4. September 2014 • Current position and what students need to do to improve • UMS scores – make sure students know current position and what they need tog et to achieve target grades. • Plan ahead - think about resits – talk to mentors • Exams v Coursework

  5. AS – A2 • Big jump - lots going on • More difficult and more work but more purpose • Need to adjust from Day 1 • Time management and organisation essential • More effective use of study time in school • More work at home • Barrier to success – part time jobs. No more than 8 hours a week.

  6. Planning for future • Importance of being pro-active - universities and careers • Mentor - key person in all of this • Summer holidays key time to start process – research essential. • Websites including heathensixthform • Open days • Ask for help

  7. Assessment schedule • Ongoing monitoring • Mock examinations in January – last formal examinations before June • Parents evening in February • Final decisions regarding AS resits and coursework resubmission. • Begin attending AS classes whenever possible • Revision sessions begin in Term 4, including last minute sessions for both AS and A2

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