1. The Key Stage 4 Curriculum at Christleton High School

2. This year Christleton High School achieved 69% 5 A*-C (incl Eng and Maths) This reflects the hard work of our Students, parents and teachers.

3. Changing Landscape This year marks the beginning of three years of exam reform at GCSE and A level.

4. Changing Landscape GCSEs are becoming increasingly difficult. It has never been more important to not just get off to a flying start!

5. Key Changes O All GCSE assessments are now linear. O Exam opportunities in May /June. O There will be additional marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.

6. New Grading System O Maths and English will be graded on a scale of 1-9. (9 is highest grade) O Other subjects G - A* O At the end of Y11 students will have a mixture of grades and numbers.

7. New Grading System

8. Controlled Assessments O Some subjects will have Controlled Assessments which have replaced Coursework. O Students will need to complete these in school. O Tasks will be frequently changed. O Teachers will still mark the work. O CA can take place throughout the course.

9. Early Entry ? O There will be very few opportunities for early entry O Some students in Year 10 will complete a GCSE in Science in June 2016.

10. Keeping you informed! Targets will be set in November and shared with students Regular reviews of student progress will be sent home through Interim assessments 23 rd October 2015 12 th February 2016

11. Keeping you informed! 8 th July2016 Full report will be issued at the end of the year Parents Evening 25 th February 2016

12. Keeping you informed!