INTRODUCTION
 

Year 11 marks the final stage of Key Stage 4 education. During the two years which form KS4 students study and prepare for their GCSE and BTEC qualifications. Final examinations take place during Summer 2012.
Every lesson can make a difference to each student’s final GCSE or BTEC grades which go towards setting each child on the right academic or vocational path for their future. It is essential, therefore, that students make every effort to work hard and achieve their academic potential during these last stages of compulsory education. Attendance and punctuality to all lessons is vital to ensuring that your child reaps the benefits of their hard work during KS4.
In Year 11 all students follow examination courses in English, Mathematics and Science. Students are also studying for their BTEC qualifications and GCSE choices. Students who started school in Year 10 will be continuing with these or alternative vocational courses.
Students are expected to participate in all lessons by brining all required equipment, including  a PE kit. Many subjects have a coursework component and it is impossible to achieve a grade if coursework tasks are not completed.
Homework is set each evening and recorded by each student in his or her personal planner. This personal record can be extremely valuable for revision. We ask that parents monitor homework and revision through regular checking of the student personal planner.  It is expected that students complete all homework tasks set in addition to coursework and wider personal reading.
Intervention classes and revision sessions are held throughout the year and students who attend these vastly increase their chances of achieving a higher grade at GCSE. The computer suites are regularly made available to Y11 students to work on final coursework or revision.
All students will have an academic mentor who will meet with them over the year and support and encourage them towards their final goals.
 

Mrs R Treloar
Head of Year 11