SENIOR CYCLE OPTIONS 2017/2018
Senior Cycle Options 1. Transition Year This is an optional one-year programme for students who have completed the Junior Cert. 2. Established Leaving Certificate There are two two-year programmes for Leaving Cert. students. a) Established Leaving Certificate b) Established Leaving Certificate plus Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P.). 3. Leaving Certificate Applied A two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
3 rd Year Students • Students in 3rd year can opt for 1 of the below: • a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5) • b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5) • c) TY – Transition Year • d) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)
TY Students • Students in TY can opt for 1 of the below: • a) Established Leaving Cert (Level 5) • b) Established Leaving Cert with LCVP (Level 5) • c) Leaving Cert Applied (Level 4)
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Subjects Core Options TY Specific Maths Home Economics European Studies English Construction Gaisce Irish Solidworks Drama Careers Music Youth for Justice SPHE Business World of Science P.E. Home Ec. Religion Art Computers Biology Physics Chemistry French German Spanish History Geography
Why Choose TY Students who do Transition Year at second level get up to 40-45 more CAO points on average than those who do not, and they are also more likely to go on to third level education, a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has indicated. Students who have completed the Transition Year perform particularly strongly in subjects such as Maths and English. Transition year students are also hanging in longer at third level than those who spend only five years in the senior cycle. Transition Year students do better. T.Y. will challenge you in different ways, if you meet with these challenges you will be well equipped for your Leaving Certificate and the LIFE ahead.
Dublin Croke Park
SUMMER LOVIN’
Life Saving First Aid
Work Experience
Uden – Exchange Programme
Coláis áiste te na S a Sceilg eilge Tran ansi sitio tion Year ar option Informa matio tion Evenin ing 201 017-18 18
What is TY • A break from the stress and pressure of state exams, studying, projects orals etc. • A time to think of what career path you would like to take and at the end (this time next year) be in a better position to choose the best subjects for your career/college course • A year for fun, new adventures, learning and thinking outside the box • A year to test yourselves in unfamiliar water, self motivated projects/competitions • A year to make new friends, Uden exchange programme, friends of a similar mind- set that you didn’t know before • A year to get to know the teachers on a more personal level, a great help going forward to be mature to approach us for help in Leaving Certificate • Develop your maturity • Learn to cook, start a business, new experiences • Gain an insight in to most subjects on offer for L.C. especially ones not done for J.C. which may be needed to college course
Expectations of the T.Y. Student • Reap the benefits for yourself • Take part in all activities & Project work • Remember you get out of TY what you put in to it
Investment • This year the cost is € 800 – Deposit and 3 instalments • What you Get – Dublin Trip – Life Saving First Aid – Cappanalea – Transport to and from all the events during the year – Entry to various events during the year – A young adult ready for what life throws at you
Next Step • Complete and return application forms by 14 th February 2017 • Applicants will be interviewed • Successful applicants will be notified • A contract to be signed and a deposit will be asked for on Way2Pay
Leaving Certificate At Leaving Cert. examination level, students study seven subjects. 3 Core Subjects : • Irish (unless exemption granted) • English • Maths 4 more Options Total Subjects = 7 (including LCVP = 8) Best 6 only counted for CAO Points
What is Subject Choice? • Subject choice involves the choosing of a meaningful and manageable selection of subjects for the Leaving Certificate examination • It is a very important matter in that it may decide career choices / options available on leaving school • Particular subjects at Leaving Cert required for access into certain colleges/courses. • What Subjects … .but Why? Know the Reason you are picking particular Subjects. • 3 rd Years don’t have JC results to guide them
Future Career? Selecting subjects can be difficult if you are unsure about any further education or careers steps you wish to take in the future Useful websites: www.cao.ie www.careersportal.ie www.qualifax.ie www.education.ie www.careersnews.ie (sign up for newsletter)
College Entry Requirements 1. Minimum Entry Requirements 2. Specific Entry Requirements 1. Minimum Entry Requirements These are particular subjects and numbers of honours/passes required for entry to an individual college or university e.g. UCC: 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades) Eng/Irish/Lang + 3 other subjects UL: 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades) Eng/Maths/Irish or Lang + 3 other ITT: Level 6 & 7 = 5 OD3 (2017 onwards 5 O6/H7 grades) Maths/ Eng or Irish + 3 other subjects Level 8 = 2 HC3 + 4 OD3 (2017 onwards 2 H5 + 4 O6/H7 grades)
2. Specific Course Requirements Additional subjects may be required to gain entry to specific courses Science Teaching UL: (Minimum 2 X H5 & 4 X O6 including English, Mathematics, Irish/French) H7/O3 in Maths; H7/O4 in a laboratory science subject; Garda Vetting. Engineering: CIT: (Minimum 2 X H5 & 4 X O6) Maths H6 / O1; English/Irish H7 /O6. Maths Exam in August if grade not achieved in Leaving Cert. UCC: 1 X H5, 1X H4 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, 4 X O6 in Irish, English, Laboratory Science subject. Cover All Angles
Points Allocation For CAO Grade Honours Ordinary A1 100 60 A2 90 50 LCVP Points ts B1 85 45 Distincti nction on 70 70 Merit 50 50 B2 80 40 Pass 30 30 B3 75 35 C1 70 30 25 Higher Level C2 65 25 Maths Bonus C3 60 20 Points D1 55 15 6 subjects: D2 50 10 Max 625 points D3 45 5
NEW Grade System from 2017 onwards
Points Allocation For CAO 2017 onwards NEW LCVP P Points Distincti nction on 66 66 Merit 46 46 Pass ss 28 28 25 Higher Level Maths Bonus Points 6 subjects: Max 625 points
Therefore THOUGHT, PLANNING, RESEARCH & ACCURATE INFORMATION ARE NECESSARY
CORE SUBJECTS • IRISH Higher/Ordinary/Foundation Oral 40% • ENGLISH Higher/Ordinary • MATHS Higher/Ordinary/Foundation 25 CAO Bonus points for Honours Maths
STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE FOUR OTHER SUBJECTS
Consider one of these a Language • More options for college • Study abroad as part of studies at 3 rd level • Enhanced Employment Prospects • Travel
SUBJECTS ON OFFER Subject to demand • Geography • Design & Communication Graphics (DCG) • History • Art • French • Music • German • Engineering • Biology • Construction Studies • Chemistry • Business • Physics • Accounting • Agricultural Science • Home Economics • Applied Maths
Factors to be considered • Interest in the subject matter • Individual ability/aptitude – what subjects are the students good at? • What career areas are of interest to them? • Are the subjects relevant to the career choice? • What are the subject requirements needed for the courses? • Is their choice of subjects too restrictive? • Seek advice from subject teachers about subject • Be aware of misconceptions – easy versus difficult subjects
What should you do if you are not sure which subjects to choose? • Keep your options open, by selecting a range of subjects from the different groupings • It may be a mistake not to choose a science subject. Virtually all scientific, medical, pharmaceutical and engineering courses require at least one science subject. • If you are considering a new subject – it is recommended that you talk to the subject teacher involved .
Main Points – SUMMARY All students take SEVEN subjects THREE Core subjects: Irish English Maths FOUR Optional Subjects must be chosen Consider the following: European language Science subject Practical subject Favourite subject LCVP if student qualifies (8 subjects)
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme L.C.V.P.
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