Transcript Staff Restructuring 2010

Welcome to our
Curriculum Evening
By the end of this year….
• Your child will have completed Core GCSE Science (to be
examined at the end of year 10)
• They may have completed a Humanities GCSE
• They will have chosen their four KS4 options, and been set summer
project homework for their 1 year option
• They will have completed their KS3! Only 2 years left at school….
• It is therefore crucial that the best use is made of this year.
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
• Read through the curriculum booklet on the website with them and
ensure that you are both/all clear about what is needed for success
in each subject.
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
• Read the newsletter each week for up to date information
about what is happening in each year group, in particular after
school revision/extra–curricular opportunities. These are also
all published in a regularly updated leaflet.
• Attend the year 9 options evening on Thursday 26th Feb 2015.
• Ensure that they attend school every day. Excellent
attendance is key to success.
How can you support
your children so that they
achieve their best?
Check their planner daily
• Your child should be receiving a stamp EVERY
lesson to indicate they have followed the “Learn
and Achieve” expectations.
• Following these will greatly enhance their
chances of success.
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
• If your child has a code in their planner – it
means they have not followed the “Learn and
Achieve” expectations.
• This means they are damaging their chances of
success.
• Please discuss any codes with them and help
them to change their behaviours.
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
Look out for progress data being sent home after data collections
Questions to ask about this are…
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Is the P.O. ( projected outcome) the same (or better) than the MEG
(Minimum Expected Grade) or MEL (Minimum Expected Level)?
If not – what needs to be done about this? It is really important that
your child asks for help with this if they are not clear.
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Is the attitude grade at 1 or 2 ?– if not, what will they do straight away to
sort this out?
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Is the homework grade a 1 or a 2 ? – if not, should they attend homework
club every day? What help/support do you/they need? Please ask us for
help…
How can you support your
children so that they
achieve their best?
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Ensure that homework is completed
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All our research shows that study outside the classroom will enhance your
child’s chance of success.
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It is essential as we move towards the exams that ALL homework is
completed to the best of your child’s ability.
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No homework = 60 minutes supported homework detention.
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Don’t forget – homework club is available every evening in the LRC with
staff on hand to support with completion.
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Please encourage your child to attend this if struggling.
Year 9 Mathematics
We have launched an exciting new mastery curriculum in Mathematics.
Your child will study the following units this year:
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Multiplication and division
Place value, addition and subtraction
Angle properties
Algebra
Each Unit will focus on a deeper learning of Mathematical Skills and their
applications.
Each unit will conclude with:
– A focussed assessment paper
– Detailed analysis of your child’s performance
– Two weeks of re-teach time to address any misconceptions
www.mymaths.co.uk
Year 9 English
Your child will study the following units this year:
-Horror
-Body Image
In the Summer term students will move onto looking at the
GCSE English Language programme of study and the key skills
needed for this course.
Homework is provided in a printed booklet for your child. They
will be set an extended piece of homework every fortnight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/english
Saturday, 18 July 2015
Year 9 in Science
Curriculum
Your child is completing the AQA GCSE Core science course this year.
Assessment
Your child completes an extended writing exam question each week that is marked out of 6, with
comments to aid improvement. At the end of each topic they complete a past GCSE paper which is
graded. Pupils will also sit a mock exam before the Christmas and Easter holidays.
Homework
Homework is set on doddle.co.uk and is made up of revision resources and quizzes so teachers/pupils
can monitor weekly progress out of lessons too. It is set every Monday, to be completed by Friday.
Rewards
Pupils have the additional opportunity to be rewarded in science by collecting five badges. A pupil can
gain a badge if on a data collection they beat their targets.
Revision
Pupils have the opportunity to do extra revision after school on Tuesday and at breakfast club, before
school, on a Thursday and Friday (breakfast is included in these sessions).