Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Ratcliffe College
Monday 3 December 2012
Welcome and Introduction Academic Matters (Mrs Clayfield)
Pastoral Matters (Mr Reddin)
Year 9 Parents’ Evening
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The Year 9 CurriculumThe Year 9 Curriculum
• Religious Studies, English, Mathematics
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• History, Geography, Art, Drama
• Music, ICT,
• Food Technology, Design Technology
• Two languages (French, Spanish, German, Latin)
• Physical Education and Games
• Personal, Social and Health Education
• (EAL and Learning Support are available)
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Reporting Academic ProgressReporting Academic Progress
• Studies Assessments (Studies Cards)– Issued 5 times during the year.
• School Report – July
• Next Parents’ Evening– February 2013
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Studies AssessmentsStudies Assessments
• Variety of assessment contexts– Short tests, essays, written work, role play,
practical activities, examinations, etc
• Report EFFORT in and out of class number grade (1 to 5)
• Current ATTAINMENT grade (A,B,C,D,E)
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Criteria for Assessment of Effort in/out of Criteria for Assessment of Effort in/out of classclass
Levels 1 to 5
• 1 = Outstanding
• 2 = Consistently good
• 3 = Satisfactory
• 4 = Inconsistent
• 5 = Cause for concern
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Criteria for AttainmentCriteria for Attainment
Grades A to E• A = Well above the expected standard• B = Above the expected standard• C = Meeting the expected standard• D = Working towards the expected standard• E = Below the expected standard
The expected standard is that of a ‘Ratcliffe College’ Year 9 student
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Monitoring Academic ProgressMonitoring Academic Progress
• Baseline Assessments– CATS tests and MidYIS test (autumn term for new students )
• Review of studies grades, reports and examination results by:– Subject teacher – Form Tutor – Head of Year– Boarding Staff
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What happens as a result of monitoring?What happens as a result of monitoring?
• Discussion with student
• Students set targets, (observation report)
• Contact with parents
• Congratulatory lettersFor example:– effort total typically 50 or less – attainment 9A+– significant improvement in effort
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PrepPrep
• Spend about 30 minutes per subject.• Should be able to be completed during prep time. • Students should always have a reading book in
their school bag.• Involvement in activities, will mean prep at home!• Prep in Mathematics Hexagon.
– If possible please collect your child at 5.30pm or 6.20pm
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Some good practice……..Some good practice……..
• Developing independence.
• Good organisational skills.
• Establishing a routine of prep and preparing for the next day.
• Using the planner effectively, recording homework detail neatly and dates due!
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The Importance of ReadingThe Importance of Reading
• School library is an excellent resource
• Mrs Williams – school librarian
• Encouraging literacy
• Lunch time activities in the library
• Reading for understanding
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Working in PartnershipWorking in Partnership
• Monitor the planner
• Look at your child’s books
• Report any concerns to the Form Tutor Head of Year, Mr Dziemianko or
to the Deputy Heads
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Looking forward to GCSE Option Looking forward to GCSE Option Choices……..Choices……..
• Blocks are arranged based on choices
• Up to 10 GCSE subjects
• GCSE Options book
• Parents’ Evening (Focus on GCSE Options)
• Deadline for choices 15 March 2013
Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Ratcliffe CollegeKey Academic DatesKey Academic Dates
Friday 1 February Studies Cards issued
Thursday 7 February Parents’ Evening (GCSE Options )
Friday 15 March Deadline for GCSE options
Friday 22 March Studies Cards issued
Monday 20 May Examinations begin
Friday 24 May Studies Cards issued
Wednesday 10 July Report issued
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Year 9 Parents’ Evening
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Pastoral StructurePastoral Structure
• Tutors– Mrs Cooper, Mr Lambert, Dr Standen– Mrs Caven-Henrys & Mrs Cole, Mrs Reeves
• Head of Year– Mr Dziemianko
• Heads of Boarding– Mr Cooke, Mrs Leite
• Deputy Heads
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AssembliesAssemblies
• Monday - Headmaster’s assembly
• Tuesday - Tutor time
• Wednesday - Year Group/House
• Thursday - Tutor time
• Friday - Chaplain’s assembly
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Personal Social Health and Citizenship Personal Social Health and Citizenship EducationEducation
• Continuous and progressive
• Taught by the Form Tutor
• One lesson per fortnight
• Follow up during weekly tutor time
• School based resources and appropriate visiting speakers
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Ratcliffe CollegePSHCE Topics for Year 9PSHCE Topics for Year 9
• Self-AwarenessGCSE choicesE-SafetyCareer choices – The 5th Matrix
• CitizenshipPolitics – European UnionLaw and order – the role of the magistrateRespect for others – disability, race, age, gender, elderlyCrime
• RelationshipsCoping with conflict – anti-bullyingSafeguarding and Child Protection
• Healthy lifestyleAlcohol and drugs awareness
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Personal and Social DevelopmentPersonal and Social Development• Sense of Community– Involvement in extra-curricular activities– Helping to raise money for charity – Operation
Christmas Child (shoe box appeal)– Involvement in school liturgies– House Activities and Competitions – House
Singing Competition– School Council– Boarding Council
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Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular ActivitiesSport Teams, clubs and practicesMusicChoir, Orchestra and BandsDramaPlays, Workshops, and Technical SupportChaplaincy GroupAltar Servers, Readers, St Vincent de Paul Group
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•Clubs and Societies•Trips and Visits•Combined Cadet Force•Hello Ratcliffe•First Lego League•Spitfire Club•Chaplaincy•Book Club
Extra Curricular ActivitiesExtra Curricular Activities
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BoardingBoarding
• Fully rounded education– Academic, social, emotional
• Development of life skills– Personal responsibility– Communication– Team work– Self-motivation– Adaptability
• Preparation for life (University) – Organisation– Self-reliance
• GOOD FUN!
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Boarding OptionsBoarding Options•Full Boarding•Weekly Boarding•Occasional Boarding
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