ACADEMIC LIFE

Latymer provides a lively and stimulating environment for learning and relaxation. Students are encouraged to spend their private study periods constructively by using the main School Library. Managed by the Sixth Form Committee, the Common Room is designed for relaxation, for Sixth Formers to read the papers and to socialise.

From September 2007, the requirements for entry to the Sixth Form will be as follows:

• Pupils must pass (i.e. grade C or above) GCSE Mathematics and either English or English Literature.
• Pupils must have a minimum of six B grades at GCSE.
• Pupils must have an A grade at GCSE in their proposed A Level subjects, or in a related subject where the A Level is a new subject (see the individual entries in the Choice Booklet for further advice and details).
• Finally, as is the norm in all schools, entry into the Sixth Form is ultimately at the discretion of the Head, and is dependent on a good past record in the Middle School, both in terms of work and study habits, and standards of behaviour.

AS LEVEL CURRICULUM
In Lower Sixth pupils have a free choice of four or five AS subjects. The options are:

Art	Biology
Business Studies	Chemistry
Classical Civilisation	Computing
Critical Thinking	Design Technology
Drama	Economics
English Literature	French
Further Maths	German
Geography	Greek
History (sixteenth or twentieth century)	History of Art
Italian	Latin
Mathematics	Music
Music Technology	Photography
Physical Education	Physics
Politics	Religion and Philosophy
Spanish

They are taught for 7 periods a week in each subject.

Students may also choose to take the European Computer Driving Licence qualification in ICT.

Residential and day field trips are required as part of the AS syllabus in some subjects.

Extension teaching is offered to those students who wish to explore beyond the syllabus, and to Oxbridge and AEA/STEP candidates.

All Sixth Formers have compulsory games on Wednesday afternoon when they may select from a wide range of sports and activities, ranging from rugby, football and netball, to squash, golf and rock climbing and Community Service. Physical education is also available in School (one period). This is not compulsory.

A2 LEVEL CURRICULUM

In the Upper Sixth students may carry forward three or four of their AS levels to study for A2 examinations. The options are:

Art	Biology
Business Studies	Chemistry
Classical Civilisation	Computing
Critical Thinking	Design Technology
Drama	Economics
English Literature	French
Further Maths	German
Geography	Greek
History (sixteenth or twentieth century)	History of Art
Italian	Latin
Mathematics	Music
Music Technology	Photography
Physical Education	Physics
Politics	Religion and Philosophy
Spanish

They are taught for 8 periods a week in each subject.

Students may add AS Critical Thinking or the European Computer Driving Licence qualification in ICT if they wish. Extension teaching is offered to those students who wish to explore beyond the syllabus, and to Oxbridge and AEA/STEP candidates.

A2 students have a compulsory games afternoon (Wednesday) when they may select from a wide range of sports and activities, ranging from rugby, football and cricket, to squash, golf and rock climbing. Community Service is also available. Physical education is also available in School (one period): this is not compulsory. Field trips are part of the A2 syllabus in some subjects.