Succeeding as a Sixth Former

When are GCSE Results announced?

• Thursday 21st August

• Friday 22nd August

• Wednesday 20th August

• Tuesday 19th August

What is essential for succeeding as a Sixth Former?

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• Poor time management and frequent tardiness

• A lack of interest in learning and personal development

• Acting without consideration for others

How can one achieve/exceed targets?

• Meet all deadlines

• Ignore deadlines

• Do the bare minimum required

• Avoid participating in discussions

What are target grades based on?

• Are generated from your average GCSE point score

• Are determined by a random number generator

• Are the same for every student

When are target grades shared?

• Are shared at the end of September

• Are not related to academic performance

• Are decided by the student

• Are only for extracurricular activities

How can one achieve/exceed targets?

• Use non-lesson time for effective independent study

• Work only during lesson time

• Skip classes and go to the Co-op

• Procrastinate on assignments

Will staff support be available during GCSE Results?

• Staff support will be available

• No staff support available

• Staff support available only in the afternoon

What is true about target grades?

• Are subject specific

• Are not used really

• Are set by the government

What time can results be collected for GCSE Results?

• Collect results 9-11am

• Collect results 1-3pm

• Collect results 2-4pm

• Collect results 10am-12pm

What is important for succeeding as a Sixth Former?

• Disrespect towards the school environment and community

• A casual and unprofessional appearance

• An unwillingness to participate or contribute to the community

• A willingness to get involved and make a difference