CARDINAL GRIFFIN CATHOLIC COLLEGE Sixth Form Application We encourage a respect for every individual, regardless of background, beliefs or ability. In partnership with parents and the wider community we nurture wisdom, the value of learning, independent thinking, a sense of worth and a care for each other so that all may reach their potential. A s p i r e B e l i e v e A c h i e v e S t r i v e t o b e t h e b e s t y o u c a n b e ADMISSION: SEPTEMBER 2015 Closing date for all applications: Friday 6 th March 2015 Please complete all parts of the application form. The information supplied in this form will be used in conjunction with your interview to assess your suitability for Sixth Form studies. Part 1: Personal details Surname Forename Date of Birth Home Address (including postcode) Parent Contact Name Telephone Numbers Student Mobile Number Are you a current student of Cardinal Griffin Catholic College? If Yes please continue from Part2(Although we may have your details it is important that they are up to date) If NO please give your current school details below School Name: School Address: School Telephone Number: Page 1 of 6
Part 2: Qualifications Please list below all relevant qualifications already obtained, or due to be taken Subjects Level (GCSE/BTEC Exam board Forecast Actual First/Diploma/OCR Grade Grade Nationals etc.) (Y11 report) (if known) Other additional qualifications relevant to your application Qualification gained Awarding body Grade/Level Date obtained Part 3: Future career aspirations Students are required to indicate their future career aspirations. This information will be used to advise students on the relevance of their subject choices. If you are unsure of a career path please write unsure in the box. Proposed career(s): Proposed destination after Sixth Form (University, employment, training etc...) Part 4: Current Part-time Employment or Work Experience (Please include all details, including holiday or weekend work and voluntary work) Page 2 of 6
Part 5: Option Blocks Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Level 3 Choices A B C D E Chemistry CGCC History CGCC Geography CGCC Biology CGCC Physics CGCC English Literature CGCC Maths CGCC French CGCC ICT CGCC Philosophy & Ethics CGCC Music CGCC Media Studies CGCC Sociology CGCC Drama CGCC Economics CGCC Psychology CGCC PE CGCC Law CGCC Btec Health & Social (Sgl) CGCC Btec Applied Science CGCC Btec PE CGCC DT 3D Product Design CGCC (Resistant Materials or Graphics) Cannock Chase High School Level 3 choices Further Maths CCHS Business Studies CCHS Sociology CCHS Btec Child Development CCHS Btec Music CCHS Btec Business Studies CCHS Maths CCHS French CCHS Art & Design CCHS Psychology CCHS Btec Health & Social (Dbl) CCHS Btec Horse Management CCHS Btec Law Note: All courses in bold are facilitating subjects and will always be offered. Other courses may not run if the number of applicants is not sufficient to make the course viable. Please be aware that for both schools some lessons will be timetabled in Period6 Page 3 of 6
Part 5: Option Blocks Your Choices The previous page contains the proposed option blocks for September. Apart from facilitating courses (in bold) not all of these courses can be guaranteed for September 2015. We will review them in the light of pupil choices and group size. To broaden the choice of subjects, we are working in partnership with Cannock Chase High School. This allows us to provide each student with a more varied pathway for their post 16 choices. 1. Please consider the options. Future degree courses and careers require certain A levels so please think carefully about your choices. 2. You should make 4 choices in order of preference and only ONE subject from an option block regardless of which school. It is important that you write in the correct initials for the chosen school. Please see the example below for an idea of how it should look when completed. 3. If you want to study a BTEC Single Level 3 course then it will take up one option choice. BTEC Level 3 Health & Social is also offered as a Double. To opt for the double you must also be doing the single therefore taking up two of your option block choices. 4. The blocks are designed to ensure that the majority of subjects which complement each other are separated. However, if you are unable to choose all of the subjects you want because of a clash in the blocks then please make this clear on the form rather than not applying. It is important that we have the opportunity to discuss this with you to see if a resolution can be found. 5. On receipt of your application we will ask you to attend an interview. Your application and your option choices will be discussed with you and you will be offered further advice and guidance in the option process. 6. If you are unclear and want advice on completing your subject choices please call into the Sixth Form Centre in person or contact us by telephone on 01543 509978/509912 or send an email to k.hensby@cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY YOUR SUBJECT CHOICE 1 st Choice School Block 2 nd Choice School Block 3 rd Choice School Block 4 th Choice School Block Maths CGCC B Chemistry CGCC A Further Maths CCHS C ICT CGCC D YOUR SUBJECT CHOICE 1 st Choice School Block 2 nd Choice School Block 3 rd Choice School Block 4 th Choice School Block NAME (please print): DATE: Page 4 of 6
This information will be used to support your learning and is essential for ensuring that appropriate support is in place. This information will not affect the status of your application. Are you in care or a care leaver? Are you eligible for free school meals? Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Do you have a Statement of Special Educational Needs? Have you received access arrangements for external exams? If Yes, please state what the arrangements are: If No but you may need arrangements in the future or any other support for your learning, please explain: Do you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of? Please give details Part 7: Reason for Applying Why are you applying to Cardinal Griffin Sixth Form for your Post16 education? DECLARATION Students applying to study in our Sixth Form, for whom suitable courses are available, will be offered a place conditional on satisfactory teacher references, GCSE grades and an appropriate standard of behaviour. Students will be called for interview and will then receive written confirmation of the status of their application. Student Declaration I accept the school s requirements as outlined in the prospectus. If I am successful in my application, I agree to adhere to the Sixth Form Code of Conduct (see over) Signed..................Date... Parent/Guardian Declaration I agree to my son/daughter s application Signed............... Date... PRINT For Office use only Date received: Checked by: SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Cardinal Griffin Sixth Form (Applications), Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW Or email a completed copy to: k.hensby@cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk Page 5 of 6
SIXTH FORM CODE OF CONDUCT You are expected to: Attend 100% lessons Ensure you are punctual to all lessons and register your attendance Get permission in advance for any time you need to take off authorised or unauthorised Contact the Sixth Form Office (01543 509978/509912) before 9am each morning reporting any illness the phone call should be preferably be made by a parent/guardian You are also expected to:- Attend in school in accordance with the timings of the school day. Attend Form time/registration. Apply the dress code at all times dress down Friday will be removed if Monday-Thursday dress code not adhered to Commit to 5 hours independent study per subject per week in addition to lesson time. Use private study sessions for the purpose intended. Do NOT disturb other students during these sessions. Meet deadlines set by teaching staff Attend Assembly and mentoring sessions as required; this is compulsory Behave in an appropriate manner at all times, with regard to both staff and other students Treat all school property with care, and be responsible for any food and drink you have and for working materials you are using. Any damage resulting from improper use will result in an invoice being sent home. The Sixth Form Centre must be kept tidy Use the Student s Work Room and the Resource Centre as silent working areas. Mobile phones are to be switched off and food must not be consumed. IPods can be used sensibly Pay your 5 Common Room Fee at the beginning of Year 12; failure to make this payment will mean the Sixth Form Centre will not be available to you. You are expected to communicate responsibly and sensibly with the Head of Sixth Form and the Sixth Form Administrator. DRESS CODE (YEAR12 & YEAR13) BOYS FORMAL DARK SUITS OR JACKET (GREY, NAVY OR BLACK) TROUSERS SHIRT & TIE OPTIONAL V NECKED PULLOVER LEATHER SHOES NO TRAINERS GIRLS FORMAL DARK SUITS OR JACKET (GREY, NAVY OR BLACK) TROUSERS or SKIRT (APPROPRIATE LENGTH) BLOUSE OPTIONAL KNITWEAR LEATHER SHOES THE HEELS AND SHOE DESIGN MUST CONFORM TO BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES FOR A SCHOOL SETTING Students should avoid wearing items that may give cause for concern for staff, students or parents. We operate a dress down Friday each week. However, this is a privilege that is earned and not an automatic right. If students abuse the Monday-Thursday dress code, dress down Friday will be withheld. A full copy of the Sixth Form Contract will be issued to you if you are successful with your application. If you wish to see this full version now please contact the Sixth Form for a copy. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACT WILL RESULT IN WITHDRAWAL OF PRIVILEGES AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES BEING INITIATED Page 6 of 6