THE SIXTH FORM PROGRAMME 2005 - 2007
An Advanced Level in a subject
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Advanced Subsidiary (AS) 3 units in Lower Sixth usually 8 periods per week. Assessed at intermediate level graded on an A-E scale with U (unclassified) for fail. | + | A2 3 units in Upper Sixth usually 8 periods per week. Assessed at advanced level graded on an A-E scale with U (unclassified) for fail. |
TheLower Sixth Form Programme 2005 to 2006 is composed of GCE AdvancedSubsidiary (‘AS’ Levels) and a minority time enrichment programme. It is designed to provide depth and breadth of study.
Many pupils will take four subjects and the enrichment programme in the Lower Sixth Form. Pupilswill select three of these subjects which they intend to continue withas A2 subjects in Upper Sixth - thus completing three full ‘A’ levelprogrammes. The fourth subject will be studied in Lower Sixth only and taken as an ‘AS’ level. Very able pupils may opt to take all four subjects to ‘A’ level. A number of pupils, who do notfulfil the criteria for taking 4 subjects, will be advised to take amaximum of three ‘AS’ subjects along with additional studies plus theenrichment programme. In such cases the studyof all three subjects would continue into Upper Sixth and the pupilwould complete three full ‘A’ level programmes. Sincethe purpose of the new structure is to provide a course which hasbreadth and balance, it is recommended that one of the AS subjectsshould be in a contrasting discipline. The choice of a contrasting subject may also help to ensure coverage of Key Skills.
‘AS’ Level Subjects are as follows (All subjects are offered dependent on uptake justifying viable classes):-
Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry ¨ Classical Civilisation ¨ Drama and Theatre Studies ¨ Economics English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography German | ¨ History ¨ Home Economics ¨ Information & Communication Technology Latin Mathematics Media Studies ¨ Music ¨ Physical Education * Physics ¨ Psychology * ¨ Religious Studies Spanish Technology & Design |
All of the above are offered at A2 level except for those marked *.
¨ Subjects marked in this way may be taken at ‘AS’ level without previous GCSE study.
Key Skills
Ineach of their chosen subjects pupils will have the opportunity todevelop some or all of the following key skills - Communication,Application of Number, and Information Technology. Keyskills are defined as skills that can help to improve learning andperformance in education and training, work and life in general. Pupils will be encouraged to exploit opportunities to develop key skills in the context of their studies and extra-curricular activities. Each key skill may be assessed at levels 1 - 3.
Whilepupils may wish to consider the range of key skills offered by theirproposed selection of subjects, it must be emphasised that key skillsshould not override the other very important factors governing subjectchoice.
The Enrichment Programme
This will be taken by all pupils and will consist of:-
One period per fortnight of Careers Education and Physical Education.
Two periods per week of Games.
Two periods per week of a modular programme consisting of -
Religious Education/Education for Mutual Understanding (EMU),
Study Skills, Healthy Living, Self-Presentation Skills.
Three periods of Study
Additional Studies
Pupils choose one of the following:-
C.L.A.I.T. Digital Imaging Solutions
GCSE Physical Education
Community Studies
An I.C.T. key skills development course
Technology for Living
Pupils will also have time-tabled study periods.
Upper Sixth Programme
InUpper Sixth many pupils will continue with three subjects at A2 level,having completed their fourth subject at ‘AS’ level at the end of LowerSixth. At this stage pupils will follow an extended enrichment programme which will consist of:-
One period per week of Religious Education
One period per week of Physical Education
One period per week of Careers Education
Two periods of Games
Two periods of a modular programme consisting of -
Communication, Cookery, Economic Awareness, Healthy Living.
Six periods of study
Some time will also be designated to key skills development and monitoring.
Pupils who continue with all four subjects to A2 level will take a slightly reduced enrichment programme:-
One period per week of Careers Education
Two periods of Games
Two periods of a modular programme consisting of -
Communication, Cookery, Economic Awareness, Healthy Living.
Three periods of study
Some time may also be designated to key skills development and monitoring.
Whilstit may be desirable on the part of individual pupils to change theirinitial decisions regarding A2 subject choices at the end of L.6, itmust be emphasised that this will only be possible within theconstraints of time-tabling and the viability of classes. No guarantees can be given at this stage.
Please note that as far as the Lower Sixthprogramme is concerned, very occasionally minor restrictions in choicesmay occur, given constraints of classes and viability of classes. However, every effort is made to accommodate individual pupil choices within the framework presented.
SIXTH FORM INTAKE
For entry to the Sixth Form a pupil must be capable of pursuing successfully at least three subjects to A2 level. Toseek to ensure this, entrants are expected to have at least three Bgrades and three C grades in GCSE, including English and Mathematics,with B grades in the subjects proposed for ‘AS’ level. Providedthere is sufficient accommodation in the pupil's desired classes, apupil with minimum qualifications will not be denied the opportunity tostudy 'A' levels.