Key Stage 4 Choices 2020 - 2022 9 January 2020 Mr Dunphy Assistant Headteacher
Aims of the Evening To give you information about: ● The Statutory Courses ● The Optional Courses which are available ● The Types of qualifications available ● The support and guidance which has been and will be available during this process
Planning for YOUR Future ■ Discussions with tutor ■ Careers Advice ■ Website Information ■ Life Skills ■ Reports Issued ■ January – Booklet Issued, Options Evening, Subject Information in Lessons, Parents Evening & Meeting with your Tutor Decision time – by FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
Statutory Courses ALL students will study: ■ English Language and English Literature (2 GCSEs) ■ Mathematics (1 GCSE) ■ Science (up to 3 GCSEs) ■ Religious Education (1 GCSE) ■ Physical Education (also can be an option) ■ Life Skills (includes Citizenship, Careers & PSHCE) This can lead to 7 GCSEs
Decisions, Decisions,……. Time to choose your other 3 subjects Think about: ■ new challenges and opportunities ■ previous success ■ types of assessment ■ what you enjoy ■ future career options (but not too much………) Do NOT consider: ■ what your friends are planning to do ■ which teachers you like this year
What are the types of courses? Single GCSEs (1 - 9) Cambridge Nationals Technical Awards NCFE Certificates BTEC qualifications
A different journey … .. BTEC Grades GCSE equivalent
A different journey … .. GCSEs Year 10 Year 11 BTECs
A different approach….. Art & Design GCSE Art & Design BTEC ● Textiles / Photography / Ceramics / multimedia Business Studies GCSE Business Studies (Enterprise) BTEC ● staff within the Faculty will give guidance
What is the EBacc? Should I do this? The ‘English Ebacc’ is not a qualification in itself, but represents achieving a qualification in: ■ English Language & Literature ■ Maths ■ Science (triple or combined) ■ A Modern Foreign Language ■ Geography or History
What are the subjects I can choose?
Option 1 ■ Computer Science ■ French You MUST choose ■ German at least ONE of these subjects ■ Geography ■ History
Options 2 and 3 ● Art & Design GCSE or BTEC ● French ● Business Studies GCSE or BTEC ● Geography ● Child Development ● German ● Computer Science ● Graphic Design ● Creative Media Production ● Health & Social Care ● Design & Technology ● History ● Drama ● Music ● Economics ● Physical Education ● Electronics ● Sport Studies ● Food Preparation & Nutrition
Will I definitely be able to study all of my choices?
No…. We will do our very best to offer every student the courses they select, but…. ● Some combinations of subjects might not fit into the timetable. If there is a ‘clash’, you will need to select a different course.
or…. ● If TOO FEW students opt for a particular subject, we will not be able to offer this course. This is why we will ask you for a ‘reserve’ choice on the options form
How do I make my choices?
Curriculum Key Stage 4 information booklet link Options form link
Your FULL name
m a k e y o u r t h r e e c h o i c e s Say WHY each choice
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Discuss with your parents
Deadline Day Friday 7th February 2020 Friday 10 January ■ Options form goes ‘live’ on school website Wednesday 22 January ■ Parents Evening Friday 7 February ■ Options form closes
Remember to….. ■ Ask questions, talk to your parents, teachers, tutors and students in Years 10 & 11 ■ Complete your Options Form by 7th February at the latest! It is NOT ‘first come, first served’, but if your form is LATE you may not get all of your choices!
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