CARNFORTH HIGH SCHOOL Sixth Form Student Booklet 2019 - 2020 Contents Welcome Sixth Form staff Dress code Contact details Timings of school day Attendance and punctuality 16-19 bursary Communication with parents/carers Use of technology Sixth Form social area Student expectations Setting goals and target setting Transition from Sixth Form School sanctions system Plagiarism/Referencing Key study skills Useful advice Addresses: Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS Telephone: 01524 732424 Website: www.carnforthhigh.co.uk Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG Telephone: 01524 410207 The Bay Learning Trust is a group of local academies comprised of Ripley St. Thomas Church of England Academy, Morecambe Bay Academy, ourselves and in the coming months, Central Lancaster High School. Welcome Welcome to Carnforth High School Sixth Form. This Student Booklet is designed to help you throughout your time at Sixth Form. It contains important information about what is expected of you and what to do in different situations, but it is also a document which is likely to develop during your courses, which will be added to as your journey through the Sixth Form develops. It is important to all the staff here at Carnforth High School that your Sixth Form experience: Provides you with the teaching, learning and support you need in order to achieve the goals you set yourself Develops you as an effective independent learner Develops your life skills and personal qualities Encourages you to try new things and meet new people Prepares you for the next stage – whatever that might be Is a valuable experience in its own right Is fun Don’t worry! The gap between GCSEs and Sixth Form is manageable if you are willing to put the effort in! If it takes you a little while to adapt then stick with it. You will find that Sixth Form work builds on what you have done before and even if you are studying completely new subjects, the skills that you have learnt previously will still be important. Your teachers will treat you more like an adult than when you were in younger years, however this does also mean that teachers will expect you to be more responsible around school and Sixth Form. At Carnforth High School Sixth Form we believe it crucial to continue to work in partnership with parents/carers to ensure that all students are happy and have a successful time here. If your parents are ever unsure of the progress you are making or have any concerns relating to your Sixth Form studies, they shouldn’t hesitate to contact a member of the Sixth Form team. Sixth Form Staff Head of Sixth Form – Mrs Alexia Barnes [email protected] Year Leader (12 & 13) – Mrs Emma Fletcher [email protected] It is important to let us know if you have any concerns or any questions. Students are encouraged to discuss any problems or issues they have with their studies with either their Form Tutor or a member of the Sixth Form team. This is crucial in the first few weeks of the year, as the transition from GCSE is a big step. Any pastoral related issues should be directed to Mrs Fletcher, Year Leader in the first instance. Morecambe Bay Academy: Pastoral Lead for Year 12 and 13 – Mrs Helen Fitzwilliam [email protected] Subject Leaders for Sociology/Computer Science/Photography: Sociology – [email protected] Computer Science – [email protected]/[email protected] Photography – [email protected] Dress Code Any questions regarding our Sixth Form uniform policy should be directed to Mrs Barnes, Mrs Fletcher or any member of the Senior Leadership Team. We expect our students to agree to the following dress code: Dress code - Winter Girls: Smart trousers/skirt or dress. Black jeans are permitted so long as they are smart (no rips) Short or long sleeved blouse/shirt or smart T shirt Smart jumper/jacket Smart shoes, boots or pumps Boys: Smart trousers. Black jeans are permitted so long as they are smart (no rips) Short or long sleeved shirt (worn with a tie) Smart jumper/jacket Smart shoes, boots or trainers For everyone: Coats/hoodies should not be worn in the corridors when moving between lessons. Dress code - Summer Girls: Tailored trousers/skirt or dress. No shorts Short or long sleeved blouse, shirt or smart T shirt Smart jumper/jacket Smart shoes, pumps or sandals Boys: Smart trousers. No shorts Short or long sleeved shirt (worn with or without a tie) Smart polo shirt/T shirt Smart jumper or jacket Smart shoes or trainers Dress Code - General All Sixth Form students are expected to show mature judgement about their dress as part of their development into adulthood and preparation for life beyond school. You are ambassadors for the rest of the school and must present yourself as such. Clothes should be appropriate for a place of work and not be excessively over- casual. They should be smart and avoid extremes of fashion. Smart turn out suitable for the world of work Shirt and tie for the boys except with polo shirts in summer Skirts or trousers for the girls – not too tight or revealing Earrings allowed but no facial piercing. One small plain nose stud is acceptable No outlandish garments Natural hair colours Contact details Carnforth High School Kellet Road Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9LS Telephone – 01524 732424 Sixth Form extension number – 267 Mrs Fletcher Here at Carnforth High Sixth Form, high standards of both attendance and punctuality are expected from you at all times. This is excellent preparation for progression on to University and the world of work. If for any reason you are unable to attend school the above school number followed by the Sixth Form office telephone extension should be used to report an absence. This should be done on the first day of an absence. You should avoid passing messages through friends regarding non-attendance at school. In addition, if you are due to attend sessions at Morecambe Bay Academy , please also inform them by telephone. The Sixth Form operates a first day absence call to parents using the ‘Keep Kids Safe’ software. Office staff alert parents by text or phone so please check and keep the school updated with mobile phone numbers for an effective means of communication to be maintained. Wherever possible all appointments (including medical, dental etc.) should be arranged outside of school time. Leaving the premises during the school day without permission will be treated as unauthorised absence. If you feel unwell or need to leave Sixth Form during the day, please report to reception to sign out or Mrs Fletcher before leaving. Please be aware that if you are eligible for a student bursary, this will not be paid if you do not keep your attendance at the expected level. This is ideally above 96%. If the attendance of those receiving a bursary falls below 86%, payment will cease. Timings of the school day Carnforth High School: 9.00am – 3.25pm Each week you will have 4 hours of timetabled lessons time and if you are not timetabled a lesson then you are expected to undertake independent study in one of the Sixth Form study areas. Study time and independent learning is strongly encouraged with provision of two dedicated Sixth Form study rooms, an ICT suite and a small school Library area that has ICT facilities available. Morecambe Bay Academy: 8.55am – 3.05pm (Break is 11.10-11.25am, Lunch is 12.25- 1.05pm) Attendance & Punctuality We encourage our students to aim for 96% attendance. If attendance falls below 90%, it is a major cause for concern for Sixth Form staff and both students and parents/carers will be contacted by a member of the team to try and improve this and address any areas of concern. This is because we believe that it is vital you learn to develop good time management skills in preparation for the world of work. Letters will be sent home to parents/carers if attendance dips below 96%, 90%, 86%. Conversations will take place between students, parents, Form Tutors, Year Leader and Head of Sixth Form. 16-19 Bursaries The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a scheme to help young people facing financial hardship to stay in full-time education. The fund can help towards the cost of essential course related materials and transport. It is awarded on a discretionary basis so if you would like to be considered for a bursary you should complete the relevant application form during the Autumn term, available from Mrs Fletcher. In addition to this, a guaranteed bursary is available to young people in care and care leavers, young people who receive Income Support and students with disabilities in receipt of both ESA and DLA. Students should be aware that receipts may be requested to confirm purchases/usage etc. Communication with Parents/Carers If a member of school staff has concerns regarding your academic performance or issues of a personal nature affecting your school studies, these will be reported to your Form Tutor in the first instance, who will discuss these concerns with you and if necessary will then make contact with home. It is imperative that as issues arise, they are dealt with in a professional manner in order that you can continue to make progress with your studies. Equally, any concerns that parents/carers have, must in the first instance be channelled to your Form Tutor and the appropriate action taken. There are two Parents Evenings scheduled to take place during each academic year. They give an opportunity for parents/carers to meet with both form tutors and subject teaching staff.