Welcome to the Sixth Form

62% of all A Level grades were A* - B 100% of all A Level grades were A*-E Students went on to universities including Oxford, Warwick, Bath, Edinburgh and Durham, college or high level apprenticeships. Achievements 2015

AT THIS MOMENT THE CURRENT YEAR 13 STUDENTS ARE IN THIS POSITION: 144 students in Year have applied to University through UCAS 11 have applied for an Art Foundation 13 students have agreed gap year plans or plan to take up apprenticeships/other courses- all are receiving continued guidance. 66% have offers from Russell Group universities A further 11% have offers from 1994 group universities 4 offers at Oxford/Cambridge

What makes success at TCS Sixth Form? Choose the right subjects + Work hard!

The Sixth Form Curriculum A wide range of courses including A/AS Levels, BTEC Level 3 and the Extended Project Qualification. NEW – From September 2015 there were new AS Levels taught: Art and Design; Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Economics; English Literature; History; Photography; Physics; Psychology; Sociology. NEW - From September 2016 Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Geography, Mathematics Religous Studies, Spanish. BTEC: Business, Performing Arts, and Sport

The difference between old & new A/s Level The new AS (Advanced Subsidiary) level is a stand-alone qualification examined at the end of the first year. The grade you achieve for this qualification will not count towards your final A level grade. The old AS qualification is taken at the end of the first year and will count towards 50% of your A level mark. It is possible to take an AS qualification without going on to complete the full A Level

IAG meeting with a member of the Sixth Form team – February/March– Sixth Form Study Room

Choose the right subjects What do you enjoy? Bear in mind plans for university and life after Sixth Form Taster Day – Monday 4 July 2016 Taster lessons to support students to make the right subject choices. Summer homework Summer homework will let students know if they really like a subject. This will be available on the website in July. Be realistic - GCSE results don’t lie! GCSE Results Day– Thursday 25 August 2016

What if I want to change my choices? You can! Year 12 Enrolment and Admin Day – Wednesday 31 August 2016 All students are expected to attend to sign up for class lists. This is also an opportunity to discuss choices with Subject Leaders. There is very limited flexibility to change subjects once students have started and only if agreed by the Director of Learning.

Admission Anyone currently at TCS who achieves the minimum entry requirements can guarantee themselves a place at TCS Sixth Form. What I cannot guarantee is your precise offer. For this you need to achieve the entry requirements and attend the Enrolment Day on the 31 August

Admission A minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE including English Language and Mathematics. All subjects have their own specific entry requirements, which are detailed in the subject leaflets (copies on the website).

Offer Most students will study 4 subjects – this is outlined in the prospectus. All students will be invited to discuss subject choices in Spring term to offer IAG. Some students will meet the Director of Learning or Year Leader on Enrolment Day to agree their subject choices. We want to give IAG to guide subject choices and ensure success.

Reporting Systems All absences or appointments must be reported to the Sixth Form Administrator at by Daily Attendance Texts – if a student misses any lessons or tutor period without reporting the absence. Module reports – as in the lower school. The Stage System – is a system designed to support students who need to improve. This information is communicated to parents.

Basic rules School starts at 8.30 every day – parents will be contacted for those late to school. Students will be put in tutor groups. Students must be properly equipped. Dress code is smart casual; it must be appropriate. Latecomers will NOT be admitted to lessons Use Study Periods wisely You cannot enter the Sixth Form without your ID card and visitors/friends are not permitted on the school site without authorisation from a staff member.

Y12 students say… “I seriously underestimated the workload.” “I had to cut down my social life.” “I wish I’d worked harder from the start.” “My free periods weren’t free!” “I reinvented myself as a learner.” “Because I chose the right subjects it was much easier to study.” “I know which uni course I want to do now.”

What else happens in Y12? Mentors (about 20 students are getting this now) Destinations planning your life after Charter! The Charter Career Award (Employability, CV writing, financial awareness, presentation and interview skills) (we have set up >100 work experiences this year) Community Action (also helps students with their Uni applications and CVs) External partners (PWC, King’s College Hospital, IPC, King & Wood Mallesons, National Theatre, orchestras and art galleries)

What should you do now? Talk to your child about the subjects they want to take – how does this impact on future career/university choices? Research university courses (Which? guide) Be aware that GCSE grades matter!

Key Dates Taster Day – Monday 4 July 2016 GCSE Results Day– Thursday 25 August 2016 Year 12 Enrolment and Admin Day – Wednesday 31 August 2016 More questions? Sixth Form Website: More questions? Sixth Form section of the website Or Follow us on