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Sixth Form Course Guide 2019-2021 Croydon High School Sixth Form Course Guide 2019-2021 Welcome to the Sixth Form at Croydon High This is a very exciting time for you as you prepare to make choices that will help determine your future education and working life. You will no doubt be thinking hard about your own aspirations and I am delighted that you are taking a closer look at the Sixth Form at Croydon High School. Our Sixth Formers are confident and engaged, compassionate and ambitious young women. These powerful traits are nurtured in their two years with us, through a careful balance of academic challenge and exceptional pastoral support. I witness this every day in my own dealings with the Sixth Form and my opinion is reinforced by the regular feedback I receive from staff and members of the wider community. Our girls set high expectations for themselves and they make the most of the wealth of opportunities available to them. They are the leaders of our school and demonstrate integrity and energy in all that they do. At the heart of their sixth form experience lies a strong mentoring philosophy exemplified by the attitude and commitment of our teaching staff. This is the foundation of our Pathways Mentoring Programme; an innovative approach to careers’ education which we launched in September 2017. We believe each individual girl should be in the driving seat of her own sixth form experience. Through careful mentoring and guidance, each of our girls gain maximum benefit from the excellent opportunities available to her in the Sixth Form at Croydon High. Exceptional expertise and experience is channelled and readily available for each girl as and when she needs it. You can read more about this in the Pathways Guide included in your information pack. On Open Evening, we aim to give you all the information you need to help you make those important decisions about your sixth form options. However, I would very much welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your parents to discuss your future aspirations in more detail. My very best wishes. Emma Pattison Headmistress The Sixth Form at Croydon High School is an exceptional and intellectually rigorous place to study. At its core is an academic curriculum characterised by an interactive and exciting approach to teaching and learning. The goal is to inspire aspiration and independence in ‘every girl, every day’. In Lower Sixth, most girls study three A levels alongside the Extended Project Qualification, an independent project which provides a fantastic opportunity to hone higher-order skills in research and communication in preparation for life at Sixth Form. Exceptionally, those students with strong GCSE profile, or those who are studying Further Maths, might choose four A levels. Striking a balance between academic excellence and first-rate pastoral support, we seek to nurture the individual so she can be a confident, engaged, compassionate and ambitious future leader of society. Indeed we invest of a lot of time and effort in preparing girls for their future, placing importance on giving girls the tools and self-awareness they need to develop their own personal ‘brand’. Through careful monitoring and guidance, our innovative Careers and Pathways Mentoring Programmes, in tandem with the ability to draw on our extensive alumni network for advice and work experience, ensures that girls make informed choices and their future and leave us as confident, real-world ready, young women. I look forward to meeting you at one of our open events and I would be delighted to meet with you and your parents to discuss your future plans in more detail. Dr Philip Purvis Head of Sixth Form 3 Results and achievements – class of 2018 Croydon High’s Class of 2018 excel at A level against a backdrop of more challenging examinations Headmistress Emma Pattison is particularly proud of this cohort who, she says, have faced the changes to the examination system head on and worked tenaciously to achieve their success: ‘I pass on my congratulations to every single girl in our outgoing Upper Sixth and my thanks to the incredibly committed teachers who have supported them throughout the past two years. This spirited and determined year group leaves us with far more than just their excellent academic results. They have contributed so much to the life of the school during their time here. They are ambitious, not only for their own future success, but also for their personal happiness. As they pursue a great variety of different pathways, they take with them a love of their school, which has grown over the years and also our very best wishes for every continued success and happiness. We are very proud of each and every one of them.’ One third of all A level 87% of all A level grades grades awarded A*A awarded A* C 88% of all pupils awarded Over half of the cohort A*A for the highly regarded head off to first-choice EPQ qualification destination Over a third of the cohort are off to study at a Russell Group University Morayo Adeagbo is a girl we will The very talented Charlotte never forget as her outstanding Clapperton who leaves us dramatic and musical talent and to read Operatic Studies at stunning artistic flair have often The Royal Academy of Music. been showcased at the school. It is rare that a school leaver We are sure her ambition to enter is invited onto this highly- the acting profession will be realised, competitive course. particularly given her A*AB grades in Art, Drama and English Literature. HSBC Scholar Madalina Stremtan joined Croydon High for the Sixth Form and have certainly made their mark over the last two years. Madalina was recently awarded the GDST’s prestigious Lorna Cocking Scholarship in recognition of her academic potential. This has certainly been realised at Croydon High, with her A* A and B grades in Maths, Chemistry and Physics securing her place at Bath to read Physics. 4 Entry requirements There is a minimum requirement of six grade 6s or equivalent qualifications to enter the Sixth Form at Croydon High. SUBJECT SUBJECT CRITERIA FOR A-LEVEL STUDY Art Grade 7 GCSE 3-D Design if taken, or personal portfolio approval by the Head of Art Biology* Grade 7 in Biology GCSE Business Grade 6 in Mathematics, grade 6 in English GCSE and grade 6 in another humanities subject Chemistry* Grade 6 (B) in Chemistry GCSE and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Classical Civilisation Grade 6 in English Literature /Humanities GCSE Computer Science Grade 6 in Computer Science and grade 7 in Mathematics Economics Grade 6 in Mathematics, grade 6 in English GCSE and grade 6 in another humanities subject English Language Grade 6 (B) in English and grade 6 (B) in English Literature GCSE English Literature Grade 6 (B) in English and grade 6 (B) in English Literature GCSE French Grade 7 in French GCSE Geography Grade 6 in Geography GCSE where taken, or a grade 6 in an alternative humanities subject German Grade 7 in German GCSE Government & Politics Grade 6 in English or one of the humanities History Grade 6 in History GCSE where taken, or a grade 6 in an alternative humanities subject Latin Grade 7 in GCSE Latin Mathematics* Grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE; a grade B or higher in AQA level 2 Further Mathematics Further Mathematics* Grade 8 in Mathematics at GCSE or Grade 7 with teacher recommendation Music Grade 7 in Music GCSE (where taken) or a sufficiently high level of musicianship determined by the Director of Music PE Grade 7 in P.E. GCSE where taken, or a grade 6 in GCSE Biology and English where PE was not taken Photography Grade 7 in GCSE Art if taken, or personal portfolio approval by the Head of Art and Grade 6 (B) in Chemistry GCSE Physics* Grade 7 in Physics GCSE and Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics Psychology Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics, Biology and another humanities subject R.S. Philosophy & Ethics Grade 6 in R.S. GCSE where taken, grade 6 in English or a grade 6 in an alternative humanities subject Spanish Grade 7 in Spanish GCSE Theatre Studies Grade 6 in Drama GCSE where taken, or grade B in English Literature where Drama was not taken Three Dimensional Design Grade 7 in GCSE Art if taken, or personal portfolio approval by the Head of Art Girls can opt to take 3 or 4 A level subjects and will be offered clear advice regarding which combination of subjects best suits their aspirations for University or future careers. Girls are fully supported to help them transfer smoothly from Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth, with regular feedback to parents and an open door policy from the Head of Sixth Form to enable early resolution of any concerns. * The requirement is as stated (7/8), however, the new linear A levels are more challenging in terms of content and skills and GCSE is seen to be a poor predictor of success at A level in these subjects. In particular, any weaknesses identified at GCSE will be magnified at A level and so students should always discuss suitability for these subjects with their Head of Department/teacher. 5 Making the right choices for you The reason you take a particular subject at A level will usually come down to one or more of these three scenarios: 1. It’s a subject you enjoy and are good at; 2. You need a particular subject to pursue a particular degree course or career; 3. It’s a subject you’ve not studied before, but after detailed research and discussion you think will suit you.
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