The Sixth Form at George Abbot A notebook/pen/pencil. GCSE results slips; these are especially important for external students. If you have not already completed and returned the Admission Form/ Medical Information and Parentmail forms then please bring your completed forms with you. Dress Code: You have the privilege of wearing your own clothes in the Sixth Form. However the Sixth Form is a place of work and a large community and you therefore need to ensure that you dress appropriately. Smart casual dress is required. Email: kosullivan@georgeabbot.surrey.sch http://www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk Address: Woodruff Avenue, Guildford. Surrey. GU1 1XX Phone: 01483 888000 Fax: 01483 888001 The Sixth Form at George Abbot 2014 - 2015 Checklist of things to bring with you on Wednesday 3rd September I’ve got my GCSE results Now that you know your results you may well have some idea of what your next step is going to be. If you are coming to George Abbot Sixth Form this leaflet will provide you with details about the first days of your school term as a member of our Sixth Form. If you are uncertain as to your next step because of your examination results, please read through the Unsure of what to do next? section inside this leaflet. We can help you make an informed decision. What do I do now? You now have your GCSE grades; we hope you are pleased with your results. If you have achieved the entry requirements necessary for your chosen subjects and have the 5 A*-C grades that we require, then you are ready to begin A Level study at George Abbot Sixth Form. Our congratulations: please read the Start of Term section opposite. Welcome to George Abbot Sixth Form 2014 - 2015 External Applicants — Please bring your GCSE results slips with you on your first day. If you have not achieved the grades please contact Mr O’Sullivan, Director of Sixth Form on the day of results. Leave a message if necessary and you will be contacted. Day: 1—Wednesday 3rd September Please join us in the Common Room of the Sixth Form Centre between 8.00am and 8.15am on Wednesday 3rd September to meet with friends and receive information about your new tutor and your tutor base. Assembly will begin at 8.30am promptly in the Common Room, during which you will receive instructions for the day’s activities. Afterwards, you will meet with your new tutor in your tutor base. During the course of the day you will sign on to your A Level and other courses and complete tasks relevant to starting in the Sixth Form at George Abbot. Day: 2—Thursday 4th September A Level and other courses will commence as timetabled from Period 1, starting at 8.30am onwards. All students will have been given a copy of their timetable on Wednesday. New photographs will be taken of all students during the day. Each tutor group will have their photographs taken during a specific period during the day. Your form tutor will provide you with this information on Wednesday. To do A levels you need at least 5 GCSE passes at A*-C. Unsure of what to do next? DON’T PANIC! If you have not achieved the grades necessary to sign on to your preferred subjects then do not panic. You will need to talk with us and see if we can help you find an alternative subject. Our Sixth Form Dress Code will apply from Day 1. You will be able to buy food in the school canteens or Common Room at break time and lunchtime. If you have not achieved 5 GCSE passes at A*-C, George Abbot Sixth Form may still have what you are looking for! If in doubt, contact Mr O’Sullivan directly to discuss your application email: kosullivan@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk Or Tel: 01483 888 041 Start of Term If you need advice and guidance: Contact Mr O’Sullivan on Tel: 01483 888 041, or email kosullivan@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk