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 Sixth Form - Courses
| A-level: |
Mathematics |
Art & Design |
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English Language and Literature |
Music |
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English Literature |
Music Technology |
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Biology |
Drama |
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Chemistry |
Sports Studies |
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Physics |
Design |
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Geography |
Food Technology |
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Politics |
Textiles |
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History |
ICT |
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Sociology |
Business Studies |
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Psychology |
Applied Business Studies |
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Further Maths |
Use of Maths |
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Other Courses: |
Oracle |
Critical Thinking |
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Here are some examples of possible course combinations: - |
| Year |
Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
Column D |
| 12 |
English AS |
French AS |
History AS |
Geography AS |
| 13 |
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French A2 |
History A2 |
Georgraphy A2 |
| Year |
Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
Column D |
| 12 |
English AS |
French AS |
Biology AS |
Business (Applied Single) |
| 13 |
English A2 |
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Biology A2 |
Business (Applied Single) |
| Year |
Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
Column D |
| 12 |
Maths AS |
Physics AS |
Chemistry AS |
Business (Applied Single) |
| 13 |
Maths A2 |
Physics A2 |
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Business (Applied Single) |
| Year |
Column A |
Column B |
Column C |
Column D |
| 12 |
History AS |
German AS |
Business (Double Applied A) |
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| 13 |
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Business (Double Applied A) |
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Please note that these examples do not suggest that we have already fixed the columns for next year
These will be determined on the basis of the choices that you all make.
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A Summary of Sixth Form Course |
AS and A (AS+A2) Levels
These courses are intended for those of you who want to stay in the sixth form for two years in order to acheive a high level of academic excellence. Many such students will be aiming for Higher Education. Note, that our more successful students have most of their GCSE's at grade B or above and that some departments insist on this grade in their subject for entry to their course. All classes are taught in mixed ability groups ranging from 5 to 30 students. Average class size however is usually between 8 and 10 students
Applied AS Levels
Like A level this is a two year couse. It is particularly suited to those of you who wish to follow a vocational course rather than the traditional A level route and can lead either to a career or a Higher Education course in the chosen vocational area. Applied A levels are equivalent in academic rigour to A levels but allow wider scope for assessment than purely terminal examinations. Vocational A levels can be followed as either a single or double options with a single course equivalent to 1 A level and a double 2 A levels. All classes are taught in mixed ability groups with an average class of between 5 and 10 students.
Additional Courses
FE. Courses
Continuing Education will be able to provide several evening courses (7.30pm to 9.30pm) at Wetherby High School. The close working relationships which has been developed between the High School and Park Lane College means that a wider variety of course are now available to sixth formers.
Full details will be available in the area prospectus which will be available later in the year. Students who wish to improve 'basic' qualifications may decide to persue GCSE courses outside school timetable either because their choice of subject is 'blocked' on our option scheme or because a subject is not offered by the school.
A variety of other courses are offered at our local FE centres which can be used to supplement or complement your studies, if you have sufficient time.
School Study
Part of the purpose of Sixth Form Education, whatever the course of study, is for you to develop your own initiatives for work methods, learning and research. Clearly homework will be part of this process but all of you will have periods on your timetable set aside for compulsory 'school study'. Sixth Form tutors will give advice on the development of appropriate study techniques to help you to make full use of this valuable time and the school will provide suitable accomodation. Learning to use you study time wisely and well is an essential and central part of becoming a sixth form student. All departments support this development of our students by using a range of teaching strategies. These have included: Groupwork, project work, problem solving, Role Play, Research Studies, Presentation, Video Presentations, Guest Speakers and Master Classes.
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