This document provides information for students starting sixth form about academic expectations and requirements. It covers the following key points in 3 sentences: GCSE results were discussed, and students are reminded that academic work is important. Grading scales for AS and A2 levels are outlined, showing that AS exams count towards the final grade and are often marked out of lower totals. Various academic requirements are then listed, including organized work, deadlines, attendance, and the need to achieve a D grade in AS exams to continue to A2 levels in that subject.

1. L6 Induction
Day
Mr. Gerrard
Director of Sixth Form Studies

2. GCSE Results
You worked flat out
Great set of results
But ……..
Work matters!

3. Academic work
How AS & A2 are marked
AS – out of 200 or 300
A2 – out of 400 or 600
AS – 2 modules or 3 modules
Eg. PE /80, /120
Concept – get as many marks at AS
because A2 is harder

4. If the AS is marked out of 300
Grade AS A2
A 240 480
B 210 420
C 180 360
D 150 300
E 120 240
/300 /600

5. If the AS is marked out of 200
Grade AS A2
A 160 320
B 140 280
C 120 240
D 100 200
E 80 160
/200 /400

6. Academic Work
Diaries – be organised!
Private study periods – 1 & 4 Sixth Form Centre
Registration
A deadline is a deadline!
3 subjects at AS – more time
Work hard to play hard
Be on time to lessons
Expectation is 1 piece or marked work for every 2
lessons
Attendance is compulsory
Arrive tomorrow with files ready to start
BE AN INDEPENDENT LEARNER

7. Academic Work
Many AS exams are BEFORE the
summer half term
Next year you have to have an D at AS to
go onto the A2 corresponding A2 course –
egs. from this year

8. Academic Work
Tutor periods – more like tutorials that you
will have at university.
ALIS – Target Grades

9. The Reality – will this be you?
• Some students re-sitting L6
• 2 students A level grades did not match
their entry profile offers from uni.
• 47 will be going to uni. later on this month
• 3 going straight into employment
• 4 taking a gap year

10. University Issues
Grades are critical
AS grades required from the big universities for
subjects such as law, medicine etc..
Modular scores used to distinguish between A
grade candidates – FIRST TIME ROUND!
A* grades at A2, 90% at A2 ie. 180/200 or
270/300
Many of the top universities are now asking for
at least one A*
Less places = more competition = high offers

11. “With great power, comes great
responsibility”
You now become the “leaders” of the
school
Role models
Privileges
Opportunities
Different type of relationship with staff
Leadership roles
Uniform

12. And finally
Enjoy it!
Planners
New students – make sure you know
where the Sixth Form Centre is.
Facebook page – announcements and
events, this presentation.
Kings College Cambridge – Open Evening
Durham Gilesgate, 20th Sept.

14. Costa Coffee
Before 8.20am in the morning
12noon – 1pm
3pm to 6pm – depending on your other
school commitments

15. Dates
L6 MEETINGS – first meeting Wednesday
19th September, Lecture Theatre
Every 2 weeks for the whole year.
FABIO`S – Tuesday 18th September 6pm
TIMETABLE PROBLEMS – see me now
or go up to the SFC (later)
NEW STUDENTS – GCSE results please.