Download Fifth Form Choices for Lower Sixth

Final choices form for AS courses for September 2014
Form..........................
Student’s name........................................................................
To be returned to Mr N H Denman via your son’s Form Tutor by Thursday 6 February.
If parents wish their sons to leave Trinity at the end of the 5th Year, then, as usual, a term’s notice needs to be
given. If a parent chooses to give ‘provisional’ notice while they are considering other options then if your son does
leave we will ensure that a term’s fees are not payable. However, if he later changes his mind and wishes to stay,
we cannot guarantee that a place will be available in September. If a boy does not achieve the necessary points to
qualify for the 6th Form and so is unable to continue with us, then no fees will be charged for the Autumn Term.
Please tick one box below to indicate your plans. My son will:
definitely be staying provided he qualifies for the 6th form
probably be staying and we will clarify our position before the end of this term
probably be leaving Trinity and we will give provisional notice before the end of this term
definitely be leaving Trinity. This will be taken as giving formal notice if ticked.
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Please note that courses can only run if there is sufficient demand.
It is not possible to choose both Art and Photography.
Those considering the accelerated maths course leading to further mathematics should discuss their
options with their maths teacher or with Mr Wickes. In most cases those choosing the accelerated
course should choose 3 other subjects below to study at AS-level, but it may be possible for some
students to take accelerated mathematics with only 2 other subjects.
We will try to offer as many combinations as we can, but it is not possible to offer every
combination. If this applies to your choices then we will contact you after half-term to discuss this.
The minimum GCSE grade criteria for each course is shown overleaf.
In order to reserve a possible place in the 6th Form you must choose 4 subjects below by 6 February.
It may be possible to change your mind later, and you should contact Mr Denman as soon as possible
if this applies, but after submitting this form we cannot guarantee that changes will be possible.
Unless your son is definitely leaving please indicate the four requested subjects by ticking four boxes below.
Art
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
1
Classical Civilisation
5
Design Technology
Drama
Economics
Electronics
6
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3
4
7
8
9
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Gov’t & Politics
History
Latin
Maths (standard)
Maths (accelerated)
10
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15
16
Music
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Spanish
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25
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If you have any other comments or queries to make about your son’s choice of subjects, or decision about
whether he will stay for the Sixth Form then please write them below.
Signed (parent).................................................... Signed (student)......................................................
Most students will have an A or A* grade at GCSE in the subjects or related subjects that they take at ASlevel. Below are the specific grade criteria for candidates for each AS course.
AS Subject
Art1
Biology2
Business Studies
Chemistry2
Classical Civilisation
Design and Technology
Drama and Theatre Studies
Economics
Electronics
English
French
Geography3
German
Government & Politics
History3
Latin
Mathematics (standard)
Mathematics4 (accelerated)
Music
Religious Studies3
Photography1
Physical Education
Physics2
Psychology
Spanish
Minimum GCSE requirements
A in Art
A in Biology or AA in Double Award Science
B in English
A in Mathematics and an A in Chemistry or AA in Double
Award Science
B in English
B in Design and Technology
A in Drama
B in Mathematics and English
A in Mathematics
B in English Language and Literature
A in French
B in Geography and English
A in German
B in English and History
B in History and English
A in Latin
A in Mathematics
A* in Mathematics plus extension work
A in Music and grade 5 instrument
B in Religious Studies and English
A in Photography
B in English
A in Mathematics and either A in Physics or AA in Double
Award Science
B in English and either A in Biology or AA in Double Award
Science
A in Spanish
Notes
‘B in English’ means a grade B in either English Language or Literature.
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Art and Photography may not both be studied.
2
In Double Award Science the performance on the relevant paper may be taken into account.
3
If students wish to take one of these subjects without having taken it at GCSE they must consult the
relevant Head of Department.
4
Students considering Accelerated Mathematics leading to Further Mathematics will need to discuss
their options with the Head of Department and complete some extension work prior to commencing the
course.
Upper Sixth
Progress to A2 will normally require at least a grade C in the subject at AS-level. Upper Sixth Form
students will take at least three A-level subjects and, for many, three will be sufficient.
Decisions about which subjects to continue with to A-level will be made during the Summer Term of the
Lower Sixth or, where necessary, after the AS results are known in August. Most A level courses will
require a further two modules to be taken at the end of the Upper Sixth year.