Year 12 Induction Evening 2015

Year 12 Induction Evening 2015

Vision and Ethos

BOA is committed to providing high

quality distinctive education through a

specialist curriculum delivered in

outstanding facilities

Through a guided personalised learning

experience BOA aims to develop the

specific talents, gifts and potential of

each student

Partners and Sponsors

Partnerships are continually developing

with individuals and organisations with

expertise and a track record for

innovation from across all areas of

creative, digital and performing arts.

The only way we can give you this unique education is

• If you are here to participate

• If you take advantage of the opportunities

• If you are here for your mentoring and tutor time

• If you buy into the BOA ethos

Punctuality and Attendance

Tutor time

Uniform

Hand work in on time

Seize opportunities

Timing of the Academy Day

9.00am – 11.00am – Lessons 11.00am – 11.15am – Break 11.15am – 12.15pm – Lessons

12.15pm– 1.00pm – Year 12 and 13 lunch 12.15pm – 1.15pm – Year 10 and 11 lessons 1.00pm – 2.00pm – Year 12 lessons

1.15pm – 2.00pm – Year 10 and 11 lunch 2.00pm – 2.15pm – Tutorial/Assembly 2.15pm – 4.15pm – Lessons

4.15pm – 5.15pm – Enrichment

Monday Tutor Time 10.30am – 11.15am

*1pm finish on a Friday

Café and Canteen

Serving breakfast, snacks and hot meals

Cash Only

PLEASE SUPPORT!!

Dedicated eating areas

• Café

• Canteen

Parent Pay for trips

Term Dates

Term 1 – 1^st September – 23^rd October (1^st and 2^nd September = Training Days) Half term - 26^th October – 30^th October

Term 2 - 4^th November – 18^th December (2^nd and 3^rd November= Training Days) Christmas holiday - 21^st December – 1^st January

Term 3 - 6^th January – 12^th February (4^th and 5^th January = Training Days) Half term - 15^th February – 19^th February

Student work experience/aptitude workshops – 22^nd February – 26^th February (Reading Week for Year 12)

Term 4 – 29^th February – 24^th March Easter holiday – 25^th March – 8^th April

Term 5 – 11^th April – 27^th May Half term - 30^th May – 4^thJune Term 6 – 6^th June – 22^nd July

Curriculum Choices

14 Hours – Level 3 Extended Diplomas – Your pathway choice (Equivalent of 3 A Levels)

Information, Advice and Guidance

Workshops and presentations from industry, UCAS and University advice, PSHE, Citizenship, Work skills

2 Option Blocks for Additional Studies

Curriculum Choices

A’ Level Options

• Entry requirements = Grade B in the subject or a similar subject

• 5 hours per week

• 2 year course

• Terminally assessed GCSE Re-takes

• Following DfE guidelines, it is compulsory for students who do not achieve a grade C in either GCSE English or GCSE Maths to continue studying

either or both of these qualifications

• 3 hours a week

• 2 year course

Additional Studies

Block A

• A’ Level Biology

• A’ Level Computer Science

• A’ Level English Literature

• A’ Level History

• A’ Level Geography

• A’ Level Maths

• A’ Level Media Studies

• GCSE English (re-take)

• GCSE Maths (re-take)

Block B

• A’ level Art & Design

• A’ Level English Literature

• A’ Level Maths

• A’ Level Media Studies

• A’ Level Physics

• GCSE English (re-take)

• GCSE Maths (re-take)

Please return the Year 12 Additional Studies Options Form by Friday 3^rd July 2015.

Pastoral Care

Derek Pitt – Assistant Principal (Pastoral Care)

6 Heads of House

Your Form Tutor (the main link)

Uniform & Kit

• Outdoor Wear

• Lockers

• No ripped trousers or shorts

Ordering Uniform

Please visit www.tinyurl.com/BOAuniform12 to download

instructions and order forms for uniform

Attendance and Behaviour

“Attendance is an essential factor of success”

95% - 100% Acceptable

Below 95% immediate intervention

Behaviour

Calm

Disciplined

Organised

Safe

Respectful

Poor behaviour will be logged daily, reviewed daily by SLT

PARENT | STUDENT | ACADEMY CONTRACT

Information on how to

access the Bursary will be

in the pack

Independent Learning

A way of consolidating knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in a

lesson, as well as providing the opportunity for investigation or research

in preparation for new topics. To extend and reinforce learning

Homework

Not always written. The following are legitimate forms of homework

which encourage responsible, self-reliant, independent learners:

Investigations, extension work, reading, practice,

composition/choreography, research, revision, projects, drafting,

redrafting, reviewing, evaluating, planning or preparation

Assessment and Reporting

Every 6 weeks

First Parents’ Evening = 12

November 2015

Another Parents’ Evening in the Summer term

Written Report

New Technologies

WE WANT STUDENTS TO USE THEM

BUT USE THEM RESPONSIBLY

Training for Students and Parents

Voice of BOA (Student Board)

At least one from each pathway – (Performing Arts, Digital Arts, Creative Arts) plus three others For students to be truly involved in the organisational structure and journey of development.

Co-Constructors – Leaders, Governors, Researchers, Observers, Trainers and Mentors.

Topics for discussion:

Courses, Operational Management, Teaching and Learning, Academy Image, Website, VLE, Social Media, Catering, Student Concerns etc.

Induction

Week beginning 17th August

You will receive an information booklet

A time to come and meet your learning tutor Week beginning 31^st August

Either Thursday 3^rd or Friday 4^th you will have a time to come in for an interview to:

• Check GCSE results

• Finalise your Additional Subjects

• Planner

• Uniform

• Photo

• Free School Meals

• Bursary

• Tutor Group

Need evidence of age

Thursday 3^rd/Friday 4^th September – Year 10 only Monday 7^th September – Year 13 and Year 11 only

Wednesday 9^th September – Year 12 start. Assembly in the morning, Pathway, Tutor Group.

Thursday 10^th September – Timetable starts

Opportunities

• Treasure Island

• Music Lessons

Questions and Answers