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 2011: a successful 6 th Form 53% A*- B grades Over 1000 QCA points and 400 UCAS points per student 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

UCAS points system for full A level Grade A* 140 points Grade A 120 points Grade B 100 points Grade C 80 points Grade D 60 points Grade E 40 points AS grades score half of the points above

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 21 st 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 2011 Registration

Why Sixth Form? Develop transferable skills Pursuit of academic interests Career development They have a clear vision for the future, and have already put in place measures that have led to a significant rise in standards – Ofsted 2008

Why Borden Sixth Form? Rising results Exceptional library and study facilities Widest provision at Post-16 in the locality Highly qualified staff Excellent pastoral support and Personal careers advice High expectations

Why Sixth Form is Different? Smaller group size Independent study Teacher / student relationship Style of teaching Uniform Independence

Opportunities in the Sixth Form Prefect responsibility Sport representation Voluntary service Work experience Peer mentor Independent study

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.com

Year 11 Calendar Terms 3/4 - Jan/Feb Mock examinations Results and predictions Reports and Parents’ Evening Sixth Form interviews

Year 11 Calendar Term 4 – March/April Foreign language oral examinations Final coursework deadlines Revision guidance

Year 11 Calendar Terms 5/6 GCSE examinations begin Revision classes / study leave Book return Work experience and debrief GCSE Results – August 2012