Sixth Form Life
The School Day
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8.45am |
Morning Registration |
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9.00am |
Period 1 |
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10.00am |
Period 2 |
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11.00am |
Break time |
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11.30am |
Period 3 |
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12.30pm |
Period 4 |
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1.30pm |
Lunch time |
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2.10pm |
Afternoon Registration |
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2.20pm |
Period 5 |
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3.20pm |
End of the school day |
In Chelmer Valley Sixth Form all students are expected to attend morning registration at 8.45am each day. It is important that their tutors have the opportunity to pass on important messages and information throughout the year. Tutor time is also used to encourage students to become involved in the general life of the school and allows tutors to check on progress or any concerns / worries the students may have. Year 12 students attend afternoon registration. Year 13 students are allowed to sign out once all their lessons are completed each day allowing students to take responsibility for their own independent learning. Year 12 students have supervised private study during period 1 and period 5. Any student who does not have a timetabled lesson during either of these lessons must attend. The sessions are held in the Library during period 1 and in the Sixth Form Study Room during period 5.
Absences
If a student is absent, parents need to call in and report the absence on the school absence line. Good attendance is vital in ensuring Sixth Form success.
Dress Code
Students are allowed to express their individuality with their dress. However, students should be aware that as Senior Students, they are setting an example to the rest of the school and a smart, casual approach to dress is recommended. Girls t-shirts should not be of the shoe string strap variety and if short skirts or shorts are worn, they should be worn with thick tights. Tops should not be cut too low or too short so that the midriff is showing (for both boys and girls). Beachwear is not allowed.
Part Time Work
It is understood that students will apply for part time work and it is a good experience for them. Studying for A-levels, however, is a full time commitment and students need to have a good work / life balance with time to relax as well as study. We would recommend therefore that students do not take on more than 8 hours per week.