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GCSE Exam & Coursework Schedules

GCSE Revision Timetable

JESS offers GCSE revision sessions to students. The current schedule is published here.

GCSE Revision Sessions Prior to Study Leave 2011-2012

GCSE Coursework / Controlled Assessments

Throughout the academic year students will be expected to complete coursework (for most, but not all) GCSE subjects. A relatively new feature of GCSE coursework consists of controlled assessments. It is vital that students recognise that this is considered an ‘examination’ and must therefore be treated with the same sense of urgency as an actual examination which is held in the Sports Hall in May/June. In addition, it is important to recognise that the weeks leading up to a controlled assessment are vital in the preparation for the assessment, so attendance is essential during this period. Subject staff will of course remind their classes of forthcoming examinations and deadlines, but it is also the responsibility of the students to manage their time, keep to these deadlines and to be aware of approaching examinations.

The coursework deadline calendars for this year are shown below.

Y11 GCSE Exam information for Summer 2012

GCSE Exam Timetable Summer 2012

Yr 11 - Circular re Summer GCSE Exams

Y10 GCSE Exam information for Summer 2012

GCSE Exam Timetable Summer 2012

GCSE Examinations
When students are entered for an examination (modular or re-sit examination) they will receive individual Statements of Entry for their specific examinations. These statements will indicate the subject, date and occasionally the time of the examination(s). We expect students to check, sign and return these forms to the Examinations Officer confirming their attendance to the named examination once distributed. Students are expected to draw attention to any error on the Statement of Entry at that time by informing the Examinations Officer. In addition, students will be provided with their own copy to keep and bring to that examination.

Please note, any student who has been entered for an examination and who fails to attend without good cause, or who fails to submit sufficient coursework, will be responsible for the cost involved. However, if a student is unable to attend an examination on any particular day for any reason, please inform the school at the earliest opportunity by contacting the Secondary School reception.

GCSE Examination Schedule 2011/12
The timetable below shows an overview of when the GCSE examinations will take place throughout the year.

Calendar of Events

Approximate Date	Year Group	Examination
March 2012	Yr 10	Science Examination for Single Science (selected students ONLY), Extension Science Units B1, C1 and P1 plus possible re-sit opportunity for selected Yr 11 students only.
May/June 2012	Yr 10	Psychology module (paper 1)
May/June 2012	Yr 10	English Language module
June 2012	Yr 10	Science Examinations plus possible re-sit opportunity.
June 2012	Yr 10	Mathematics Examination for (accelerated group 1 only).
June 2012	Yr 10	Dance practical (GCSE unit 4a Choreography)

September 2011	Yr 11	Drama practical (GCSE Unit 1) all day assessment
November 2011	Yr 11	Drama practical (GCSE Unit 2) all day assessment
November 2011	Yr 11	Dance practical (GCSE Unit 4b Choreography)
November 2011	Yr 11	Science Re-sits (for selected Yr 11 students only).
January 2012	Yr 11	Geography Unit 2 (Yr 11 students ONLY)
January 2012	Yr 11	English Language Re-sits (for selected Yr 11 students only).
January 2012	Yr 11	Dance practical (GCSE Unit 2 Dance)
February 2012	Yr 11	Dance practical (GCSE Unit 3 Duo/Trio/Group Performance)
April 2012	Yr 11	GCSE PE Examination Day (Practical Moderation)
May/June 2012	Yr 11	GCSE Examinations (dates to be confirmed by examination boards).

A general examination schedule will be issued as soon as it is proposed by the examination boards, (usually in term 2), identifying the examination period in May/June. Once finalised by the examination boards we will then publish below detailed examination schedules with dates, times and locations including quarantine times for student and parent information.

All students will receive notification of dates and times as soon as we receive them from the examination boards.

Regulations for External Examinations

It is very important for students and parents to be familiar with the Regulations for External Examinations. Please read the Exam Regulations issued by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), in the following 3 documents (right-click to open in a new window):

PIN Numbers

Year 11 Study Leave and PINS for Edexcel Results

All Y11 students received a letter on 9 May with their Edexcel results PIN (see the letter in the downloads section above)

This tells them how all results will be issued to them via email. It is vital that we have an up to date email address in order to facilitate this action. Students will be asked to confirm a suitable email address before they go on Study Leave.

Year 10 students unfortunately do not have the opportunity to access results in the same way and they will receive their Science results once back at school in September 2012.

Study Leave
- Early Examinations or Re-sits.
The school policy indicates that students may only take half a day for study leave if the examination occurs in the afternoon session. Since a pm examination extends the student day considerably, the student will be given the option to rest prior to starting the pm examination, either at home or in a quiet room at school (we anticipate pm examinations starting after 5.30 pm in accordance with pm examinations in the UK and quarantine rules).

- Year 11 Summer Examinations

Information regarding study leave will be issued closer to Term 3.

Useful Links
AQA website
Edexcel website
Other Information and Circulars

All other information and circulars relating to GCSE examinations and coursework will be published in the downloads section at the top right corner of this page.

Downloads
PIN Number letter
Y10 and Y11 Controlled assessments - Circular Dec 11
Y11 Coursework