Year 9 Options Evening Thursday 25 th January Advice on the options - PDF document

Year 9 Options Evening Thursday 25 th January Advice on the options process PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHONE IS ON SILENT Programme Mr Chantrell- Options - Introduction to the Options process - Curriculum - Choosing options - Time Frame – key dates Mr Cooksey- Futures - Overview - Guided options - Futures Free time to speak to teachers

The new GCSE Grading system “Old” system “New” system Grade 7 and above as 9 currently achieve an A A* 8 Top 20% of those who and above A 7 get grade 7 or above B 6 Grade 4 and above as will get a grade 9 5 C currently achieve a 4 grade C and above 3 D E 2 The bottom of grade 1 F aligned with the 1 G bottom of grade G Assessment is mainly by exam Courses are designed for ‘linear’ study Compulsory Core (70%) English Maths Science French Geography History German “Core” PE Product Design Art Food tech Life Skills Music Drama ICT

Guided Options (30%) Business English (lit Maths Combined “Triple” and lang) Science Science Media French Geography History Child German “Core” PE Design learning Products Photography Art Hospitality Life Skills /Catering “GCSE” PE Music Drama ICT -Choose either Art, Craft & Design or Photography- not both -Early morning French available- speak to your teacher -”Triple Science”- must be opted for - Design Products and Hospitality can be taken together Guided Options sumary -5 “new” subjects to increase choice -Make 3 selections from variety of options - High quality subjects in which students achieve well that provide access to further study - ALL students have access to ALL subject areas -Remember the combinations not allowed e.g. Art/ Photography

Selecting Options: Online system Available from: Monday 29 th January System closes: Thursday 8 th February Subject Consultation: Thursday 1 st February • Click on email link from invitation email • Create account- you can use web email or social media details to create personal account • Enter unique invitation code when prompted and USE YOUR CHILDS DATE OF BIRTH when prompted - Rank order your choices. Place your favoured choices higher -Make sure you include RESERVES

Options selection Key questions to consider: • What are you passionate about? • What really interests you? • Which subjects do you most enjoy ? • Which subjects are you good at? • What career do you want to pursue? • Which subjects on offer will help ? Choose options that will benefit YOU Do not miss the deadline – Thursday 8 th February 2018

Thinking about the future • All subjects are equal, but some are more equal than others CHOICES

Choices post 16 • Sixth Form • College • Work • Apprenticeship Level 1-3 Choices post 18 • Work • Apprenticeship 4 -7

Level 5 or above Apprenticeships Choices post 18 • Work • Apprenticeship • University

University University

Humanities, Sciences & a Language • Humanities Develop and demonstrate analytical and communication skills. • Double or Triple Sciences Necessary for any advanced science courses. • Languages Can enhance an application for HE or employment Time Frame • Speak to your friends, teachers and family now! • Subject consultations 2 nd February • Option forms into tutors by Thursday 8 th February 2018 • Choose carefully!

Speak to the staff Art, Craft & Design Sixth form common room Business studies A67 Careers/ Futures Sixth form Study centre Children’s learning & development A68 Drama Drama Studio Geography Library History Library Hospitality & Catering Sixth form common room ICT A67 Maths (Resources) A80 Modern languages Library Media studies A68 Music Music Physical Education Library Photography Sixth form common room Design Products Sixth form common room Triple Science Library